Maintenance; Optional Accessories - Makita CS002G Instruction Manual

If the lower guard is not functioning properly, check if
m e t a l c h i p s a r e a c c u m u l a t e d i n s i d e o f t h e u p p e r a n d
l o w e r g u a r d s . I f t h e l o w e r g u a r d i s n o t f u n c t i o n i n g p r o p -
erly even after removing metal chips, have your tool
s e r v i c e d a t a M a k i t a s e r v i c e c e n t e r .
► Fig.20
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 circular saw blade. Set the base on the workpiece
to be cut without the circular saw blade making any
c o n t a c t . T h e n t u r n t h e t o o l o n a n d w a i t u n t i l t h e c i r c u l a r
saw 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 circular saw blade and lead to dangerous
kickback and possible serious injury. Release switch,
wait for the circular saw blade to stop and then withdraw
t o o l . R e a l i g n t o o l o n n e w c u t l i n e , a n d s t a r t c u t a g a i n .
Attempt to avoid positioning which exposes operator to
chips and particles being ejected from the tool. Use eye
protection to help avoid injury.
CAUTION:
Do not stack materials when cut-
ting them.
CAUTION:
Do not cut hardened steel, wood,
plastics, concrete, tile, etc. Cut only mild steel
and stainless steel with a suitable circular saw
blade.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the circular saw
blade, workpiece or cutting chips with bare hands
immediately after cutting. They may be extremely
hot and could burn your skin.
CAUTION:
If the tool is operated continuously
until the battery cartridge has discharged, allow
the tool to rest for 15 minutes before proceeding
with a fresh battery.
NOTE: W h e n m a k i n g a m i t e r c u t s e t c . , s o m e t i m e s
the lower guard does not move easily. At that time,
u s e t h e r e t r a c t i n g l e v e r t o r a i s e t h e l o w e r g u a r d f o r
starting cut and as soon as blade enters the material,
r e l e a s e t h e r e t r a c t i n g l e v e r .
► Fig.21: 1. R e t r a c t i n g l e v e r
Rip fence (Guide rule)
Country specific
CAUTION:
Make sure that the rip fence is
securely installed in the correct position before
use. Improper attachment may cause dangerous
kickback.
► Fig.22: 1. Rip fence (Guide rule) 2. C l a m p i n g s c r e w
The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accurate
straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly
a g a i n s t t h e s i d e o f t h e w o r k p i e c e a n d s e c u r e i t i n p o s i -
tion with the clamping screw on the front of the base. It
also makes repeated cuts of uniform width possible.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before
attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
CAUTION:
Clean out the upper and lower
guards to ensure there is no accumulated metal
chips which may impede the operation of the
lower guarding system. A dirty guarding system
may limit the proper operation which could result in
serious personal injury. W hen using compressed
air to blow metal chips out of the guards, wear a
proper eye and breathing protection.
CAUTION:
After each use, clean up the inside
of the dust case and wipe off the metal chips on
the tool. Fine metal chips may come inside the tool
and cause malfunction or a fire.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Inspecting the circular saw blade
Check the circular saw blade carefully for
•
cracks or damage before and after each use.
Replace a cracked or damaged circular saw
blade immediately.
• Replace with a new circular saw blade as soon
as it no longer cuts effectively. C o n t i n u i n g t o
use a dull circular saw blade may cause a danger-
ous kickback and/or motor overload.
• Circular saw blades for metal cutter cannot be
re-sharpened.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

CAUTION:
These accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specified in this manual. The use of any other
a c c e s s o r i e s o r a t t a c h m e n t s m i g h t p r e s e n t a r i s k o f
injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment
f o r i t s s t a t e d p u r p o s e .
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Carbide-tipped circular saw blades
• Rip fence (Guide rule)
• C l a m p i n g s c r e w
• H e x w r e n c h
• Safety goggles
• Makita genuine battery and charger
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They may
differ from country to country.
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