Operation - Makita SP6000 Instruction Manual

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007677
CAUTION:
The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far
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as 6 and back to 1. Do not force it past 6 or 1, or
the speed adjusting function may no longer work.
The speed adjusting dial is not for using low speed
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rated saw blades but for obtaining a speed which is
suitable to material of workpiece. Use only saw
blades which are rated for at least 5,200 min
The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to
operate because of the following features.
Overload protector
When the tool is overloaded and current flows above a
certain level, the tool automatically stops to protect
motor.
Constant speed control
Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed.
Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is
kept constant even under load condition.
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Hex wrench storage
Fig.11
Hex wrench is stored on the tool. To remove hex wrench,
just pull it out.
To install hex wrench, place it on the grip and insert it as
far as it will go.
Removing or installing saw blade
CAUTION:
Do not use saw blades which do not comply with
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the characteristics specified in these instructions.
Use only saw blades which are rated for at least
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5,200 min .
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
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blade.
To remove the blade, push in the lock-off button to
unlock the upper limit stopper.
Fig.12
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Turn the locking lever to lock the saw head for replacing
2,000
a blade.
2,200
Fig.13
3,100
With the lock-off button depressed and the locking lever
4,000
turned, lower the handle so that the lock pin fits in the
4,900
groove formed by the locking lever and the depth guide
5,200
with scale plate. Make sure that the lock pin fits in the
groove.
Press the shaft lock fully 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.
Fig.14
To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in
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reverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT
CLOCKWISE SECURELY.
Fig.15
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
Fig.16
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Connect
a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the dust port as shown
in the figure.

OPERATION

Section cutting (ordinary sawing)
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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 saw, they cannot be cut by the
blade. Set the front of base on the workpiece to be cut
without the blade making any contact. Then push in the
lock-off button and turn the tool on and wait until the
blade attains full speed. Now press down the saw head
slowly to the preset depth of cut and simply move the
tool forward over the workpiece surface, keeping it flat
and advancing smoothly until the sawing is completed.
To get clean cuts, keep your sawing 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
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CAUTION:
Be sure to move the tool forward in a straight line
gently. Forcing or twisting the tool will result in
overheating the motor and dangerous kickback,
possibly causing severe injury.
Never approach any part of your body under the
tool base when section cutting, especially at
starting. Doing so may cause serious personal
injuries. The blade is exposed under the tool base.