Makita DSS610RFJ Instruction Manual page 10

Loosen the lever on the side of the rear handle 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 dangerous
KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.
Bevel cutting (Fig. 10)
For Model DSS610 (Fig. 11)
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 (Fig. 12)
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 (Fig. 13)
CAUTION:
• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
always 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 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
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 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 of
lock-off lever.
Lighting the lamp
For Model DSS610 only
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
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. Be
careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower
the illumination.
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• Do not use gasoline, thinner or the like to clean the lens
of lamp. Using such substances will damage the lens.
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.
Installing and removing circular saw
blade
CAUTION:
• Be sure the circular saw blade is installed with
teeth pointing up at the front of the tool.
• Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove the
circular saw blade.
Installing circular saw blade
NOTE:
• The circular saw blade may have already been
installed at the time of shipment.
To install the circular saw blade, do the following steps.
1. Loosen the lever on the side of the rear handle and
move the base down.
2. Press the shaft lock fully so that the mounting shaft
cannot revolve and use the wrench to loosen the hex
bolt. Then remove the hex bolt and outer flange.
(Fig. 14)
3. Install the inner flange, ring (country specific), circular
saw blade, outer flange and hex bolt. At this time,
align the direction of the arrow on the blade with the
arrow on the tool.
For tool without the ring (Fig. 15)
For tool with the ring (Fig. 16)
4. Press the shaft lock and tighten the hex bolt.
WARNING:
• BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT SECURELY.
Also be careful not to tighten the bolt forcibly.
Slipping your hand from the hex wrench can cause
a personal injury.
• If the ring is needed to mount the blade onto the
spindle, always be sure that the correct ring for the
blade's arbor hole you intend to use is installed
between the inner and the outer flanges. Use of the
incorrect arbor hole ring may result in the improper
mounting of the blade causing blade movement and
severe vibration resulting in possible loss of control
during operation and in serious personal injury.
Removing circular saw blade
1. Loosen the lever on the side of the rear handle and
move the base down.
2. Press the shaft lock fully so that the mounting shaft
cannot revolve and use the wrench to loosen the hex
bolt. Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange, circular
saw blade and ring (country specific).
3. When storing the tool, install the outer flange and
lightly tighten the hex bolt by hand to prevent loss.