Makita XPS01 Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

Model:		XPS01
Blade diameter		165 mm (6-1/2')
Max. Cutting depth	at 0°	56 mm (2-3/16')
	at 45° bevel	40 mm (1-9/16')
	at 48° bevel	38 mm (1-1/2')
No load speed		2,500 - 6,300 /min
Overall length		346 mm (13-5/8')
Rated voltage		D.C. 36 V
Battery cartridge		BL1815N, BL1820B, BL1830, BL1830B, BL1840B, BL1850B, BL1860B
Charger		DC18RC, DC18RD, DC18SD, DC18SE, DC18SF
Net weight		4.4 - 5.1 kg (9.8 - 11.2 lbs)

• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.
• Specifications and battery cartridge may differ from country to country.
• The weight may differ depending on the attachment(s), including the battery cartridge. The lightest and heaviest combination, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014, are shown in the table.

SAFETY WARNINGS

General power tool safety warnings

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

Work area safety

1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
6. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
7. Power tools can produce electromagnetic fields (EMF) that are not harmful to the user. However, users of pacemakers and other similar medical devices should contact the maker of their device and/or doctor for advice before operating this power tool.

Personal Safety

1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
8. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

Power tool use and care

1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
5. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
9. When using the tool, do not wear cloth work gloves which may be entangled. The entanglement of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may result in personal injury.

Battery tool use and care

1. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
2. Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
3. 
   When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
4. 
   Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
5. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
6. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C may cause explosion.
7. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

Service

1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
2. Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.
3. Follow instruction for lubricating and changing accessories.
4. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

Product safety warnings

Cutting procedures

1. 
   Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
2. Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece.
3. Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece.
4. Never hold the workpiece in your hands or across your leg while cutting. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to support the work properly to minimise body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
   
5. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
6. When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding.
7. Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbour holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run off-centre, causing loss of control.
8. Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.

Kickback causes and related warnings

• kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, jammed or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator;
• when the blade is pinched or jammed tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator;
• if the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.

Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.

1. Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your arms to resist kickback forces. Position your body to either side of the blade, but not in line with the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards, but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
2. When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding.
3. When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf so that the saw teeth are not engaged into the material. If a saw blade binds, it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
4. Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
   
5. Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
6. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making the cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
7. Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.
8. ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with both hands. NEVER place your hand, leg or any part of your body under the tool base or behind the saw, especially when making cross-cuts. If kickback occurs, the saw could easily jump backwards over your hand, leading to serious personal injury.
   
9. Never force the saw. Push the saw forward at a speed so that the blade cuts without slowing. Forcing the saw can cause uneven cuts, loss of accuracy, and possible kickback.

Guard function

1. Check the guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if the guard does not move freely and enclose the blade instantly. Never clamp or tie the guard so that the blade is exposed. If the saw is accidentally dropped, the guard may be bent. Check to make sure that the guard moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
2. Check the operation and condition of the guard return spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. The guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
3. Assure that the base plate of the saw will not shift while performing a "plunge cut". Blade shifting sideways will cause binding and likely kick back.
4. Always observe that the guard is covering the blade before placing the saw down on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after the switch is released.

Additional safety warnings

1. Intended use
   This tool is specially intended for performing plunge cuts. The tool is also intended for rip and cross cuts. The tool is designed to cut wood, aluminum, plastic, mineral contained plastic, and similar materials. Always use the appropriate designated Makita saw blade for the materials being cut. Use of incorrect blade may result in kickback and personal injury.
2. Use extra caution when cutting damp wood, pressure treated lumber, or wood containing knots. Maintain smooth advancement of tool without decrease in blade speed to avoid overheating the blade tips and if cutting plastics, to avoid melting the plastic.
3. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving. Wait until blade stops before grasping cut material. Blades coast after turn off.
4. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
5. Place the wider portion of the saw base on that part of the workpiece which is solidly supported, not on the section that will fall off when the cut is made. If the workpiece is short or small, clamp it down. DO NOT TRY TO HOLD SHORT PIECES BY HAND!
   
6. Before setting the tool down after completing a cut, be sure that the guard has closed and the blade has come to a complete stop.
7. Never attempt to saw with the circular saw held upside down in a vise. This is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious accidents.
   
8. Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.
9. Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on the saw blade.
10. Do not use any abrasive wheels.
11. Only use the saw blade with the diameter that is marked on the tool or specified in the manual. Use of an incorrectly sized blade may affect the proper guarding of the blade or guard operation which could result in serious personal injury.
12. Keep blade sharp and clean. Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades slows saw and increases potential for kickback. Keep blade clean by first removing it from tool, then cleaning it with gum and pitch remover, hot water or kerosene. Never use gasoline.
13. Wear a dust mask and hearing protection when use the tool.
14. Always use the saw blade intended for cutting the material that you are going to cut.
15. Only use the saw blades that are marked with a speed equal or higher than the speed marked on the tool.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury

Symbols

The followings show the symbols used for tool.

v	volts
	direct current
no	no load speed
.../min r/min	revolutions or reciprocation per minute

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool.

Installing or removing battery cartridge

Always switch off the tool before installing or removing of the battery cartridge.

Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when installing or removing battery cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge and a personal injury

To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.

1. Red indicator
2. Button
3. Battery cartridge

Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you.

Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly.

NOTE: The tool does not work with only one battery cartridge.

Tool / battery protection system

The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection system. This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool or battery is placed under one of the following conditions.

Overload protection

When the tool is operated in a manner that causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically stops. In this situation, turn the tool off and stop the application that caused the tool to become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.

Overheat protection

When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automatically, and the battery indicator blink about 60 seconds. In this situation, let the tool cool down before turning the tool on again.

Overdischarge protection

When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops automatically. If the product does not operate even when the switches are operated, remove the batteries from the tool and charge the batteries.

Indicating the remaining battery capacity

Press the check button to indicate the remaining battery capacities. The battery indicators correspond to each battery

1. Battery indicator (for upper battery)
2. Check button
3. Battery indicator (for lower battery)

Battery indicator status			Remaining battery capacity
On	Off	Blinking
			50% to 100%
			20% to 50%
			0% to 20%
			Charge the battery

Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for few seconds

1. Indicator lamps
2. Check button

Indicator lamps			Remaining capacity
Lighted	Off	Blinking
			75% to 100%
			50% to 75%
			25% to 50%
			0% to 25%
			Charge the battery.
			The battery may have malfunctioned.

NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the actual capacity.

Automatic speed change function

This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque mode".
The tool automatically changes the operation mode depending on the work load. When the work load is low, the tool will run in the "high speed mode" for quicker cutting operation. When the work load is high, the tool will run in the "high torque mode" for powerful cutting operation.

The mode indicator lights up in green when the tool is running in "high torque mode".
If the tool is operated with excessive load, the mode indicator will blink in green. The mode indicator stops blinking and then lights up or turns off if you reduce the load on the tool.

1. Mode indicator

Mode indicator status			Operation mode
On	Off	Blinking
			High speed mode
			High torque mode
			Overload alert

Adjusting depth of cut

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 dangerous KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury

1. Blade lower limit stopper
2. Clamping screw

Quick stop button for 2 to 3 mm depth of cut when using guide rail

(Optional accessory)
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.

1. Quick stop button

To obtain the 2 to 3 mm depth of cut, push in the quick 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.

Bevel cutting

Loosen the clamping screws. Set for the desired angle by tilting accordingly, then tighten the clamping screws securely.

1. Clamping screw
2. Bevel scale plate

1. Sub base (optional accessory)
2. Clamping screw

Positive stopper
The positive stopper is useful for setting the designated angle quickly. Turn the positive stopper so that the arrow on it points 22.5°. Loosen the clamping screws in front and back. Then tilt the blade until it stops and secure the base with the clamping screws.
To perform 48°-bevel cutting, loosen the clamping screws and fully tilt the lever toward the direction of the arrow in the figure. Then set the bevel angle to 48° and tighten the clamping screws.

1. Positive stopper
2. Clamping screw

48°-bevel cutting
To perform 48°-bevel cutting, loosen the clamping screws and fully tilt the lever toward the direction of the arrow in the figure. Then set the bevel angle to 48° and tighten the clamping screws.

1. Lever

-1°-bevel cutting
To perform -1°-bevel cutting, loosen the clamping screws and press the levers toward the direction of the arrow in the figure. Then set the bevel angle to -1° and tighten the clamping screws.

1. Lever

Sighting

1. Base

The cutting line varies depending on the cutting angle and whether you use the guide rail (optional accessory).

When using the tool without guide rail
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
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

Before installing the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released.

NEVER defeat the lock-off button by taping down or some other means. A switch with a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional operation and serious personal injury.

NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the lock-off button. A switch in need of repair may result in unintentional operation and serious personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.

To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.

1. Switch trigger
2. Lock-off button

NOTICE: Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing in the lock-off button. This can cause switch breakage.

Electric brake

This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the tool consistently fails to quickly stop blade after switch lever release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center.

The blade brake system is not a substitute for blade guard. NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING BLADE GUARD. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.

Speed adjusting dial

The tool speed can be adjusted by turning the adjusting dial. The speed of the blade rotation increases as you increase the number on the speed adjusting dial.

1. Speed adjusting dial

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	Blade rotating speed per minute (/min)
1	2,500 /min
2	2,900 /min
3	3,900 /min
4	4,900 /min
5	6,300 /min

The speed adjusting dial is not for using low speed rated saw blades but for obtaining a speed which is suitable to material of workpiece. Use only saw blades which are rated for at least the maximum no load speed stated in the SPECIFICATIONS.

NOTICE: The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or the speed adjusting function may no longer work.

Electronic function

The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to operate because of the following features.

Overload protector
When the tool is overloaded and current flows above a certain level, the tool automatically stops to protect motor.

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.

Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.

ASSEMBLY

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.

1. Hex wrench

Removing or installing the blade

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.

To remove the circular saw blade:

1. Depress the lock-off button and lower the handle a little. Turn the locking lever and lower the handle until the lock pin fits in the hole.
   
   1. Lock-off button
   2. Locking lever
   3. Lock pin
   4. Hole for lock pin
2. Press the shaft lock fully so that the blade cannot revolve and use the hex wrench to loosen the hex bolt.
   
   1. Shaft lock
   2. Hex wrench
   3. Tighten
   4. Loosen
3. Remove the hex bolt, outer flange, and circular saw blade.
   
   1. Hex bolt
   2. Outer flange
   3. Inner flange
   4. Circular saw blade

If the inner flange is removed, be sure to install it on the spindle. When installing, choose a correct side on which protrusion fits into the saw blade hole perfectly. Mounting the blade on the wrong side can result in the dangerous vibration.

To install the circular saw blade, follow the removal procedure in reverse. Depress the lock-off button to release the lock pin from the hole.

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.

Blade guard cleaning
When changing the circular saw blade, make sure to also clean the blade guard of accumulated sawdust as discussed in the Maintenance section. Such efforts do not replace the need to check guard operation before each use.

Connecting a vacuum cleaner

Optional accessory
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation, connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle using the front cuffs 24

1. Hose of the vacuum cleaner
2. Front cuffs 24
3. Dust nozzle

OPERATION

Be sure to move the tool forward in a straight line gently. Forcing or twisting the tool will result in overheating the motor and dangerous kickback, possibly causing severe injury.

Never approach any part of your body under the tool base when section cutting, especially at starting. Doing so may cause serious personal injuries. The blade is exposed under the tool base.

NOTE: When the battery cartridge temperature is low, the tool may not work to its full capacity. At this time, for example, use the tool for a light-duty cut for a while until the battery cartridge warms up as high as room temperature. Then, the tool can work to its full capacity.

Section cutting

(Ordinary sawing)
Hold the tool firmly. The tool is provided with both a front grip and rear handle. Use both to best grasp the tool. If both hands are holding saw, they cannot be cut by the circular saw blade. Set the base on the workpiece to be cut without the circular saw blade making any contact. Then push in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger. Wait until the circular saw blade attains full speed. Now press down the saw head slowly to the preset depth of cut and simply move the tool forward over the workpiece surface, keeping it flat and advancing smoothly until the sawing is completed. To get clean cuts, keep your sawing line straight and your speed of advance uniform. If the cut fails to properly follow your intended cut line, do not attempt to turn or force the tool back to the cut line. Doing so may bind the circular saw blade and lead to dangerous kickback and possible serious injury. Release the switch, wait for the circular saw blade to stop and then withdraw the tool. Realign the tool on new cut line, and start cut again. Attempt to avoid positioning which exposes operator to chips and wood dust being ejected from the saw. Use eye protection to help avoid injury.

Guide rail

Optional accessory
Place the tool on the rear end of guide rail. Turn two adjusting screws on the tool base so that the tool slides smoothly without a clatter. Hold both the front grip and rear handle of the tool firmly. Turn on the tool, press down the tool to the preset cutting depth and cut the splinterguard along the full length with a stroke. Now the edge of the splinterguard corresponds to the cutting edge.

1. Adjusting screws

When bevel cutting with the guide rail, use the slide lever to prevent the tool from falling over.
Move the slide lever on the tool base in the direction of arrow so that it engages the undercut groove in the guide rail.

1. Slide lever

Sub base

Optional accessory
By using the sub base as a guide rule, you can perform extra-accurate straight cuts. Loosen the clamping screws and slide the sub base out from the tool then insert it upside down.

1. Clamping screw
2. Sub base

Simply slide the fence of the sub base snugly against the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with the clamping screws. It also makes repeated cuts of uniform width possible.

1. Clamping screw
2. Sub base

Plunge cutting

To avoid a kickback, be sure to observe the following instructions.

Cutting-out
When using the tool without guide rail, place the tool on the workpiece with the rear edge of tool base against a fixed stop or equivalent which is devised by an operator.
When using the tool with guide rail, place the tool on the guide rail with the rear edge of tool base against a fixed stop or equivalent which is clamped on the guide rail.
Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the front grip and the other on the tool handle. Then push in the lock-off button and turn the tool on and wait until the blade attains full speed. Now press down the saw head slowly to the preset depth of cut and simply move the tool forward to the desired plunge position.

1. Rear edge of tool base
2. Fixed stop

NOTE: The markings on the side of the blade guard show the absolute front and rear cutting points of the saw blade at the maximum cutting depth when using the guide rail.

1. Front cutting point (165 mm blade)
2. Rear cutting point (165 mm blade)

Guide device

Optional accessory
Use of the bevel guide allows exact miter cuts with angles and fitting works.
Use of the clamp ensures firm hold of workpiece on the table.

MAINTENANCE

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.

Clean out the guard to ensure there is no accumulated sawdust which may impede the operation of the guarding system. A dirty guarding system may limit the proper operation which could result in serious personal injury. The most effective way to accomplish this cleaning is with compressed air. If the dust is being blown out of the guard, be sure the proper eye and breathing protection is used.

NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.

Adjusting 0°-cut and 45°-cut accuracy
NOTICE: Do not engage the levers for -1° bevel angle when adjusting 0°-cut accuracy.
NOTICE: Do not engage the lever for 48° bevel angle when adjusting 45°-cut accuracy.
These adjustments have been made at the factory. But if they are off, you can adjust them as the following procedures.

1. Slightly loosen the clamping screws on the front and rear of the tool.
2. Adjust the blade angle.
   
   1. Triangular rule

To adjust the 0°-cut accuracy, make the base perpendicular to the blade using a triangular rule, square rule, etc. by turning the adjusting bolt.

1. Adjusting bolt for 0°-cut

To adjust the 45°-cut accuracy, make the base 45° to the blade using a triangular rule by turning the adjusting bolt.

1. Adjusting bolt for 45°-cut

3. Tighten the clamping screws and make a test cut.
   To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.

If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.

• Circular saw blade
• Sub base
• Hex wrench
• Guide rail
• Bevel guide
• Clamp
• Sheet
• Rubber sheet
• Position sheet
• Makita genuine battery and charger

NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories. They may differ from country to country.

Documents / Resources

Download manual

Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.

Download Makita XPS01 Manual