Bevel Cutting; Switch Action - Makita SP001G Instruction Manual

Adjusting depth of cut
CAUTION:
After adjusting the depth of cut,
always tighten the clamping screw securely.
Loosen the clamping screw on the depth guide and
move the blade lower limit stopper to the desired depth
on the scale plate. At the desired depth of cut, tighten
the clamping screw firmly.
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 danger-
ous KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.
► Fig.9: 1. Blade lower limit stopper 2. Clamping screw
Quick stop button for 2 to 3 mm
depth of cut when using guide rail
(optional accessory)
This tool has the quick stop button for 2 to 3 mm depth
of cut on the gear housing aside the rear handle when
using guide rail. This is used when avoiding splinter on
the workpiece in the cut. Make a pass of the 2 to 3 mm
first cut and then make another pass of usual cut.
► Fig.10: 1. Quick stop button
To obtain the 2 to 3 mm depth of cut, push in the quick
stop button toward the saw blade. This is convenient for
avoiding splinter on the workpiece.
To release the depth of cut from this position for free
depth of cut, just pull the button back.

Bevel cutting

Loosen the clamping screws. Set for the desired angle by
tilting accordingly, then tighten the clamping screws securely.
► Fig.11: 1. Clamping screw 2. Bevel scale plate
You can set the sub base facing up as illustrated to
prevent the tool from falling down while bevel cutting.
► Fig.12: 1. Sub base (Optional accessory)
Positive stopper
The positive stopper is useful for setting the designated
angle quickly. Turn the positive stopper so that the
arrow on it points 22.5°. Loosen the clamping screws
in front and back. Then tilt the blade until it stops and
secure the base with the clamping screws.
► Fig.13: 1. Positive stopper 2. Clamping screw
48°-bevel cutting
To perform 48°-bevel cutting, loosen the clamping
screws and fully tilt the lever toward the direction of the
arrow in the figure. Then set the bevel angle to 48° and
tighten the clamping screws.
► Fig.14: 1. Lever
-1°-bevel cutting
To perform -1°-bevel cutting, loosen the clamping
screws and press the levers toward the direction of the
arrow in the figure. Then set the bevel angle to -1° and
tighten the clamping screws.
► Fig.15: 1. Lever
Sighting
► Fig.16: 1. Base
The cutting line varies depending on the cutting angle
and whether you use the guide rail (optional accessory).
When using the tool without guide rail
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.
When using the tool with guide rail
For both straight cuts and 45° bevel cuts, always align
the A position on the front of the base with your cutting
line.

Switch action

WARNING:
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
WARNING:
by taping down or some other means. A switch with
a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional
operation and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
you simply pull the switch trigger without press-
ing the lock-off button. A switch in need of repair
may result in unintentional operation and serious
personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service center
for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
depress the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
► Fig.17: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This can
cause switch breakage.
Speed adjusting dial
The tool speed can be adjusted by turning the speed
adjusting dial. The speed of the blade rotation increases
as you increase the number on the speed adjusting dial.
► Fig.18: 1. Speed adjusting dial
Refer to the table to select the proper speed for the
workpiece to be cut. However, the appropriate speed
may differ with the type or thickness of the workpiece. In
general, higher speeds will allow you to cut workpieces
faster but the service life of the blade will be reduced.
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15 ENGLISH
Before installing the battery car-
NEVER defeat the lock-off button
NEVER use the tool if it runs when
Blade rotating speed per
minute (min
2,500 min
3,000 min
3,500 min
4,000 min
4,900 min
-1
)
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1