Makita CT233R Instruction Manual

10 ENGLISHNOTE: When the battery cartridge temperature islow, the tool may not work to its full capacity. At thistime, for example, use the tool for a light-duty cut fora while until the battery cartridge warms up as highas room temperature. Then, the tool can work to itsfull capacity.Hold the tool firmly. The tool is provided with both afront grip (motor housing) and rear handle. Use both tobest grasp the tool. If both hands are holding saw, theycannot be cut by the circular saw blade. Set the base onthe workpiece to be cut without the circular saw blademaking any contact. Then turn the tool on and wait untilthe circular saw blade attains full speed. Now simplymove the tool forward over the workpiece surface,keeping it flat and advancing smoothly until the sawingis completed.To get clean cuts, keep your sawing line straight andyour speed of advance uniform. If the cut fails to prop-erly follow your intended cut line, do not attempt to turnor force the tool back to the cut line. Doing so may bindthe circular saw blade and lead to dangerous kickbackand possible serious injury. Release switch, wait for cir-cular saw blade to stop and then withdraw tool. Realigntool on new cut line, and start cut again. Attempt toavoid positioning which exposes operator to chips andwood dust being ejected from saw. Use eye protectionto help avoid injury.Rip fence (Guide rule)Optional accessoryThe handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accuratestraight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snuglyagainst the side of the workpiece and secure it inposition with the screw on the front of the base. It alsomakes repeated cuts of uniform width possible.MAINTENANCECAUTION: Always be sure that the tool isswitched off and the battery cartridge is removedbefore attempting to perform inspection ormaintenance.CAUTION: Clean out the upper and lowerguards to ensure there is no accumulated saw-dust which may impede the operation of the lowerguarding system. A dirty guarding system may limitthe proper operation which could result in seriouspersonal injury. The most effective way to accomplishthis cleaning is with compressed air. If the dust isbeing blown out of the guards be sure the propereye and breathing protection is used.NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation orcracks may result.To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment shouldbe performed by Makita Authorized or Factory ServiceCenters, always using Makita replacement parts.OPTIONALACCESSORIESCAUTION: These accessories or attachmentsare recommended for use with your Makita toolspecified in this manual. The use of any otheraccessories or attachments might present a risk ofinjury to persons. Only use accessory or attachmentfor its stated purpose.If you need any assistance for more details regard-ing these accessories, ask your local Makita ServiceCenter.• Circular saw blade• Rip fence (Guide rule)• Hex wrench• Dust nozzle• Makita genuine battery and chargerNOTE: Some items in the list may be included in thetool package as standard accessories. They maydiffer from country to country.MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEARWARRANTYWarranty PolicyEvery Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and testedbefore leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free ofdefects from workmanship and materials for the periodof ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase.Should any trouble develop during this one year period,return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to oneof Makita’s Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Ifinspection shows the trouble is caused by defective