Maintenance - Makita SP6000 Instruction Manual

When bevel cutting with the guide rail, slide the slide
lever on the tool base so that the tool does not fall down
on its side.
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Move the slide lever on the tool base in the direction of
arrow so that it engages the undercut groove in the
guide rail.
Rip fence (guide rule) (Accessory)
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The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accurate
straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against
the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with
the screws on the front and the back of the base. It also
makes repeated cuts of uniform width possible.
Overturning the rip fence (guide rule) also works as a
sub base for the tool.
Plunge cutting (Cutting-out)
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WARNING:
To avoid a kickback, be sure to observe the
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following instructions.
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.
1. Slide lever
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1. Rip fence (Guide
rule)
1. Rear edge of
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tool base
2. Fixed stop
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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.
NOTE:
The markings on the side of the blade guard show
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the absolute front and the absolute rear cutting
points of the saw blade (A for diameter 160 mm
and B for diameter 165 mm) at the maximum
cutting depth and using the guide rail.
B
A
A
B
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Guide device (accessories)
Use of the miter gauge (accessory) allows exact miter
cuts with angles and fitting works.
Use of the clamp (accessory) ensures firm hold of
workpiece on the table.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Adjusting for accuracy of 90° and 45° cut
(vertical and 45° cut)
This adjustment has been made at the factory. But if it is
off, adjust the adjusting screws with a hex wrench while
inspecting 90° or 45° the blade with the base using a
triangular rule or square rule, etc.
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