Makita SP6000 Instruction Manual page 10

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function
on the tool.
Adjusting depth of cut
► Fig.7: 1. Clamping screw 2. Blade lower limit stopper
CAUTION:
• After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten
the clamping screw securely.
Loosen the clamping screw on the depth guide and
move the blade lower limit stopper to the desired depth
on the scale plate. At the desired depth of cut, tighten
the clamping screw firmly.
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.
NOTE:
• Setting the blade lower limit stopper to the
desired depth on the scale plate allows rough
depth of cut. For accurate depth of cut, measure
the actual protrusion of saw blade below the tool
base.
Quick stop button for 2 to 3 mm
depth of cut when using guide rail
(accessory)
► Fig.8: 1. Quick stop button
This tool has the quick stop button for 2 to 3 mm depth
of cut on the gear housing aside the rear handle when
using guide rail. This is used when avoiding splinter on
the workpiece in the cut. Make a pass of the 2 to 3 mm
first cut and then make another pass of usual cut.
To obtain the 2 to 3 mm depth of cut, push in the stop
button toward the saw blade. This is convenient for
avoiding splinter on the workpiece.
To release the depth of cut from this position for free
depth of cut, just pull the button back.
► Fig.9: 1. Quick stop button
Bevel cutting
► Fig.10: 1. Clamping screws 2. Tool base
Tilting to the right
► Fig.11: 1. Positive stopper
Turn the positive stopper so that the arrow on it points one of
two positions (vertical for 22.5°, horizontal for 45°). Loosen
the clamping screws in front and back. Then, tilt the tool base
until it stops and secure the base with the clamping screws.
To get 48° bevel angle, move the lever to 48° marking
as far as it will go. Turn the positive stopper so that the
arrow on it points to the horizontal position. Then, tilt
the tool base until it stops and secure the base with the
clamping screws.
► Fig.12: 1. Lever
Tilting to the left
► Fig.13: 1. Bevel angle shifting lever
The tool can be tilted to the left 1° bevel angle. To get the
left 1° bevel angle, loosen the clamping screws in front
and back, tilt the tool handle slightly to the right and push
two bevel angle shifting levers at the same time in the
direction of arrow which has a marking -1. And then tilt the
tool handle to the left while pushing these two levers at the
same time. Secure the base with the clamping screws.
NOTE:
• Returning the blade to the right angle makes the
shifting lever return to 0° by itself.
Sighting
► Fig.14: 1. Base 2. Cutting line
When using the tool without guide
rail (accessory)
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.
When using the tool with guide rail
(accessory)
For both straight cuts and 45° bevel cuts, always align the
A position on the front of the base with your cutting line.
Switch action
► Fig.15: 1. Lock-off button 2. Switch trigger
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
push in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
Speed adjusting dial
► Fig.16: 1. Speed adjusting dial
The tool speed can be adjusted by turning the adjusting
dial. Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in
the direction of number 6; lower speed is obtained when
it is turned in the direction of number 1.
Refer to the table to select the proper speed for the
workpiece to be cut. However, the appropriate speed
may differ with the type or thickness of the workpiece. In
general, higher speeds will allow you to cut workpieces
faster but the service life of the blade will be reduced.
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
10 ENGLISH
min -1
2,200
2,700
3,800
4,900
6,000
6,400