Adjusting Depth Of Cut - Makita CS002G Instruction Manual

Protections against other causes
Protection system is also designed for other causes that could
damage the tool and allows the tool to stop automatically.
Take all the following steps to clear the causes, when the tool
has been brought to a temporary halt or stop in operation.
Turn the tool off, and then turn it on again to restart.
1.
2. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with
recharged battery(ies).
3. Let the tool and battery(ies) cool down.
If no improvement can be found by restoring protection
system, then contact your local Makita Service Center.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
► Fig.2: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Switch action
Before installing the battery car-
WARNING:
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
NEVER defeat the lock-off button
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.
NEVER use the tool if it runs when
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.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
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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.3: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button
Do not pull the switch trigger hard
NOTICE:
without pressing in the lock-off button. This can
cause switch breakage.
The tool starts to brake the cir-
CAUTION:
cular saw blade rotation immediately after you
release the switch trigger. Hold the tool firmly to
respond the reaction of the brake when releasing
the switch trigger. Sudden reaction can drop the tool
off your hand and can cause a personal injury.

Adjusting depth of cut

After adjusting the depth of cut,
CAUTION:
always tighten the lever securely.
Loosen the lever 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 danger-
ous KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.
► Fig.4: 1. Lever 2. Loosen 3. Tighten
Sighting
Place the alignment point of the base on your intended
cutting line on the workpiece.
The sight window in the base makes it easy to check
the distance between the front edge of the circular saw
blade and the workpiece whenever the circular saw
blade is set to the maximum depth of cut.
► Fig.5: 1. Alignment point 2. Cutting line 3. Base
4. Sight window 5. Front edge of the circular
saw blade
Lighting the lamp
Do not look in the light or see the
CAUTION:
source of light directly.
To turn on the lamp without running the tool, pull the
switch trigger without pressing the lock-off button.
To turn on the lamp with the tool running, press and hold
the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
The lamp goes out 10 seconds after releasing the
switch trigger.
► Fig.6: 1. Lamp
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.