Electronic Function - Makita GSH03 Instruction Manual

Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly stop the circular saw
blade after switch lever release, have tool serviced at a
Makita service center.
CAUTION:
The blade brake system is not a
substitute for blade guard. NEVER USE TOOL
WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING BLADE GUARD.
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.

Electronic function

The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to
operate because of the following feature(s).
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
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.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
Fig.16
► 1 . Hex wrench
Installing sub base
Install the sub base and tighten the clamping screws
securely as shown in the figure.
Always use the tool with the sub base unless when
using the guide rail.
Fig.17
► 1 . Clamping screw 2. Sub base
Installing or removing circular saw
blade
CAUTION:
installed with teeth pointing up at the front of the
tool.
CAUTION:
install or remove the circular saw blade.
1. Loosen the lever on the depth guide and move the
base down.
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Fig.18
► 1 . Lever
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Be sure the circular saw blade is
Use only the Makita wrench to
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