Makita BSS500 Instruction Manual page 9

Adjusting depth of cut
Fig.3
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.
Bevel cutting
Fig.4
Loosen the lever on the bebel scale plate on the front
base. Set for the desired angle (0° - 50°) by tilting
accordingly, then tighten the lever securely.
Sighting
Fig.5
For straight cuts, align the A position on the front of the
base with your cutting line. For 45° bevel cuts, align the
B position with it.
Switch action
Fig.6
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.
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.
Lighting the lamp
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
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the lens of lamp. Using such substances will
damage the lens.
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
Fig.7
Fig.8
CAUTION:
Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing
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up at the front of the tool.
Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove
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the blade.
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.
Fig.9
When changing blade, make sure to also clean upper
and lower blade guards of accumulated chips and
particles. Such efforts do not, however, replace the
need to check lower guard operation before each use.
Hex wrench storage
Fig.10
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
Fig.11
Fig.12
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Install
the dust nozzle on the tool using the screw. Then
connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the dust
nozzle as shown in the figure.
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