Makita LS002G Instruction Manual page 23

Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Handle lock
CAUTION:
Always hold the handle when
releasing the stopper pin. Otherwise the handle
springs up and it may result in personal injury.
When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the
lowered position with the stopper pin. To unlock the
handle, pull the stopper pin and rotate it 90° while low-
ering the handle slightly.
► Fig.10: 1. Locked position 2. Unlocked position
3. Stopper pin
Slide lock
Pull the stopper pin and turn it 90° in an unlocked posi-
tion to allow free movement of the carriage. To lock the
sliding movement of the carriage, push the carriage
toward the arm until it stops, and then return the stopper
pin in a locked position.
► Fig.11: 1. Locked position 2. Unlocked position
3. Stopper pin 4. Arm
Blade guard
WARNING:
Never defeat or remove the blade
guard or the spring which attaches to the guard.
An exposed blade as a result of defeated guarding
may result in serious personal injury during operation.
WARNING:
Never use the tool if the blade
guard or spring are damaged, faulty or removed.
Operation of the tool with a damaged, faulty or
removed guard may result in serious personal injury.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
CAUTION:
Always maintain the blade guard
in good condition for safe operation. Stop the
operation immediately if there are any irregularity
of the blade guard. Check to assure spring loaded
return action of guard.
When lowering the handle, the blade guard raises
automatically. The guard is spring loaded so it returns to
its original position when the cut is completed and the
handle is raised.
► Fig.12: 1. Blade guard
Cleaning
If the transparent blade guard becomes dirty, or saw-
dust adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/or
workpiece is no longer easily visible, remove the battery
cartridge and clean the guard carefully with a damp
cloth. Do not use solvents or any petroleum-based
cleaners on the plastic guard because this may cause
damage to the guard.
Follow the step-by-step instructions listed on how to
prepare for cleaning.
1.
Make sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed.
2. Turn the hex socket bolt counterclockwise using
the supplied hex wrench with holding the center cover.
3. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
4. When cleaning is complete, return the center
cover and tighten the hex socket bolt by performing the
steps above in reverse.
5.
Make sure to return the circular saw blade and
center cover to their original positions and tighten the
hex socket bolt.
► Fig.13: 1. Hex wrench 2. Hex socket bolt 3. Center
cover 4. Blade guard
WARNING:
blade guard. If guard becomes damaged in course
of time or UV light exposure, contact a Makita ser-
vice center for replacement. DO NOT DEFEAT OR
REMOVE GUARD.
Positioning kerf board
This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn
base to minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. The
kerf boards are factory adjusted so that the circular saw
blade does not contact the kerf boards. Before use,
adjust the kerf boards as follows:
1. Make sure to remove the battery cartridge. Then,
loosen all the screws (three each on left and right)
securing the kerf boards.
► Fig.14: 1. Kerf board 2. Screw
2. Re-tighten them only to the extent that the kerf
boards can still be easily moved by hand.
3. Lower the handle fully, then pull and turn the stop-
per pin to lock the handle in the lowered position.
4. Pull and turn the stopper pin on the slide pole to
allow the carriage sliding.
► Fig.15: 1. Stopper pin
5. Pull the carriage toward you fully.
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Do not remove spring holding