Makita DLS600 Instruction Manual

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18 ENGLISHLi-ion Do not dispose of electric equipment or batterypack together with household waste material!In observance of the European Directives,on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipmentand Batteries and Accumulators and WasteBatteries and Accumulators and theirimplementation in accordance with nationallaws, electric equipment and batteries andbattery pack(s) that have reached the endof their life must be collected separatelyand returned to an environmentallycompatible recycling facility.Intended useThe tool is intended for accurate straight and mitercutting in wood. With appropriate saw blades, aluminumcan also be sawed.Do not use the saw to cut other than wood, aluminum orsimilar materials.NoiseThe typical A-weighted noise level determined accordingto EN62841:Sound pressure level (LpA) : 90 dB(A)Sound power level (LWA) : 97 dB (A)Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A) WARNING:Wear ear protection.VibrationThe vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum)determined according to EN62841: Vibrationemission (ah) : 2.5 m/s2 or lessUncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2NOTE: The declared vibration emission value hasbeen measured in accordance with the standard testmethod and may be used for comparing one tool withanother.NOTE: The declared vibration emission value mayalso be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.WARNING: The vibration emission during actualuse of the power tool can differ from the declaredemission value depending on the ways in which thetool is used.WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measuresto protect the operator that are based on anestimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use(taking account of all parts of the operating cycle suchas the times when the tool is switched off and when itis running idle in addition to the trigger time).EC Declaration of ConformityFor European countries onlyThe EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex Ato this instruction manual.SAFETY WARNINGSGeneral power tool safety warningsWARNING: Read all safety warnings,instructions, illustrations and specificationsprovided with this power tool. Failure to follow allinstructions listed below may result inelectric shock, fire and/orserious injury.Save all warnings andinstructions for future reference.The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to yourmains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated(cordless) power tool.Safety instructions for mitre saws1. Mitre saws are intended to cut wood orwoodlike products, they cannot be used withabrasive cut-off wheels for cutting ferrousmaterial such as bars, rods, studs, etc.Abrasive dust causes moving parts such as thelower guard to jam. Sparks fromabrasive cutting will burnthe lower guard, the kerf insert andother plastic parts.2. Use clamps to support the workpiecewhenever possible. If supporting theworkpiece by hand, you must always keepyour hand at least 100 mm from either side ofthe saw blade. Do not use this saw to cutpieces that are too small to be securelyclamped or held by hand. If your hand is placedtoo close to the saw blade, there is an increasedrisk of injury fromblade contact.3. The workpiece must be stationary andclamped or held against both the fence and thetable. Do not feed the workpiece into the bladeor cut "freehand" in any way. Unrestrained ormoving workpieces could be thrown at highspeeds, causing injury.4. Never cross your hand over the intended lineof cutting either in front or behind the sawblade.