Operation - Makita DCS550 Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Removing or installing blade
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CAUTION:
Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up
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at the front of the tool.
Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove the blade.
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To remove the blade, press the shaft lock so that the
blade cannot revolve and use the wrench to loosen the
hex bolt counterclockwise. Then remove the hex bolt,
outer flange and blade.
To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in
reverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT
CLOCKWISE SECURELY.
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When changing blade, make sure to also clean the upper and
lower blade guards of accumulated sawdust as discussed in
the Maintenance section. Such efforts do not replace the
need to check lower guard operation before each use.
Hex wrench storage
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When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
1. Shaft lock
2. Hex wrench
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1. Hex bolt
2. Outer flange
3. Saw blade
4. Inner flange
5. Cup washer
1. Hex wrench

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Always insert the battery cartridge all the way until
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it locks in place. If you can see the red part on the
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
Insert it fully until the red part cannot be seen. If not,
it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury
to you or someone around you.
Be sure to move the tool forward in a straight line
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gently. Forcing or twisting the tool will result in
overheating the motor and dangerous kickback,
possibly causing severe injury.
If the tool is operated continuously until the battery
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cartridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest for
15 minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery.
Never twist or force the tool in the cut. This may
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cause motor
kickback, resulting in serious injury to the operator.
Always wear eye protection or goggle before operation.
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Hold the tool firmly. The tool is provided with both a front
grip and rear handle. Use both to best grasp the tool. If
both hands are holding the tool, they cannot be cut by
the blade. Set the base on the workpiece to be cut
without the blade making any contact. Then turn the tool
on and wait until the blade attains full speed. Now simply
move the tool forward over the workpiece surface,
keeping it flat and advancing smoothly until the cutting is
completed.
To get clean cuts, keep your cutting line straight and your speed
of advance uniform. If the cut fails to properly follow your
intended cut line, do not attempt to turn or force the tool back to
the cut line. Doing so may bind the blade and lead to dangerous
kickback and possible serious injury. Release switch, wait for
blade to stop and then withdraw tool. Realign tool on new cut
line, and start cut again. Attempt to avoid positioning which
exposes operator to chips and particles being ejected from the
tool. Use eye protection to help avoid injury.
The sight grooves in the base makes it easy to check the
distance between the front edge of the blade and the
workpiece whenever the blade is set to the maximum
depth of cut.
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overload and/or a
1. Front grip
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2. Rear handle
3. Base
dangerous