Electronic Function - Makita GSC01 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 trigger released, 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.12
► 1. Hex wrench
Installing or removing the circular
saw blade
CAUTION:
install or remove the circular saw blade.
CAUTION:
blade, be sure to tighten the bolt securely.
CAUTION:
installed with teeth pointing up at the front of the
tool.
1.
Remove the dust case.
2.
Press the shaft lock fully so that the circular saw
blade cannot revolve and use the hex wrench to loosen
the hex bolt.
Fig.13
► 1. Shaft lock 2. Hex wrench 3. Tighten 4. Loosen
3. Remove the hex bolt, outer flange and circular
saw blade.
2
3
1
Fig.14
► 1. Hex bolt 2. Outer flange 3. Circular saw blade
4. Inner flange
4. To install the circular saw blade, follow the
removal procedure in reverse.
10 ENGLISH
Use only the Makita wrench to
When installing the circular saw
Be sure the circular saw blade is
3
4
1
4
2
1