Makita DSS611Z Instruction Manual page 8

For Model DSS610
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Loosen the lever on the bevel scale plate on the front
base. Set for the desired angle (0° - 50°) by tilting
accordingly, then tighten the lever securely. Use the 45°
stopper when you do precise 45° angle cutting. Turn the
stopper counterclockwise fully for bevel cut (0° - 45°) and
turn it clockwise for 0° - 50° bevel cuts.
For Model DSS611
Loosen the lever on the bevel scale plate on the front
base. Set for the desired angle (0° - 50°) by tilting
accordingly, then tighten the lever securely.
Sighting
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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.
Switch action
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CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always
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check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing
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the lock-off lever. This can cause switch breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, press
1. Stopper
1. Base
2. Cutting line
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2 A
1. Switch trigger
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2. Lock-off lever
the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger. Release the
switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-off
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lever which prevents the tool from unintended
starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when you
simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the
lock-off lever. Return tool a MAKITA service center
for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function
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of lock-off lever.
Electric brake
For Model DSS610 only
This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the tool
consistently fails to quickly stop blade after switch trigger
release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center.
The blade brake system is not a substitute for lower guard.
NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING LOWER
GUARD. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
Lighting the lamp
For Model DSS610 only
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the source of light directly.
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Only to turn on the light, pull the switch trigger without
pressing the lock-off lever.To turn on the light and run the
tool, press the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger
with the lock-off lever being pressed.
NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
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Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may
lower the illumination.
Do not use gasoline, thinner or the like to clean the lens
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of lamp. Using such substances will damage the lens.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Removing or installing saw blade
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1. Shaft lock
2. Hex wrench
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