Electric Brake - Makita DCS550 Instruction Manual

NOTE:
Depending on the conditions of use and the
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ambient temperature, the indication may differ
slightly from the actual capacity.
Adjusting depth of cut
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CAUTION:
After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the
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lever securely.
Loosen the lever on the side of the rear handle and
move the base up or down. At the desired depth of cut,
secure the base by tightening the lever.
For cleaner, safer cuts, set cut depth so that no more
than one blade tooth projects below workpiece. Using
proper cut depth helps to reduce potential for dangerous
KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.
Sighting
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When cutting, align the A position on the front of the
base with your cutting line on the workpiece.
Switch action
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CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
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always check to see that the switch trigger
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position
when released.
1. Lever
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1. A position
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2. Cutting line
3. Base
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1. Switch trigger
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2. Lock-off lever
Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing
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the lock-off lever. This can cause switch breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool,
press the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-off
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lever which prevents the tool from unintended
starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when you
simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the
lock-off lever. Return tool a MAKITA service center
for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function
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of lock-off lever.

Electric brake

This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly stop blade after switch
trigger release, have tool serviced at a Makita service
center.
The blade brake system is not a substitute for lower
guard. NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING
LOWER GUARD. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.
Lighting the lamp
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CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the source of light
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directly.
Only to turn on the light, pull the switch trigger without
pressing the lock-off lever. To turn on the light and run
the tool, press the lock-off lever and pull the switch
trigger with the lock-off lever being pressed.
NOTE:
Use a cotton stick to wipe the dirt off the lens of
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lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
Do not use gasoline, thinner or the like to clean the
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lens of lamp. Using such substances will damage
the lens.
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1. Lamp
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