4ENGLISH (Original instructions)Explanation of general view1-1. Red indicator1-2. Button1-3. Battery cartridge2-1. Star marking3-1. Lever4-1. Lever5-1. Base5-2. Cutting line6-1. Lock-off lever6-2. Switch trigger7-1. Shaft lock8-1. Hex wrench9-1. Hex bolt9-2. Outer flange9-3. Saw blade9-4. Inner flange10-1. Hex wrench11-1. Dust nozzle11-2. Screw12-1. Dust nozzle12-2. Hose12-3. Vacuum cleaner15-1. Adjusting screw for 90 잧16-1. Triangular rule17-1. Limit mark18-1. Brush holder cap18-2. ScrewdriverSPECIFICATIONSModel DSS500 DSS501Blade diameter 136 mmat 90° 51 mmMax. Cutting depth at 45° 35 mmNo load speed (min -1) 3,600Overall length 359 mm 364 mmNet weight 2.6 kg 2.7 kgRated voltage D.C. 14.4 V D.C. 18 V• 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.• Weight, with battery cartridge, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003ENE028-1Intended useThe tool is intended for performing lengthways andcrossways straight cuts and mitre cuts with angles inwood while in firm contact with the workpiece. ENG905-1NoiseThe typical A-weighted noise level determinedaccording to EN60745:Model DSS500Sound pressure level (LpA) : 75 dB (A)Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB (A)The noise level under working may exceed 80 dB (A).Model DSS501Sound pressure level (LpA) : 76 dB (A)Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB (A)The noise level under working may exceed 80 dB (A).Wear ear protectionENG900-1VibrationThe vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum)determined according to EN60745:Work mode : cutting woodVibration emission (ah,W ) : 2.5 m/s 2 or lessUncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s 2ENG901-1• The declared vibration emission value has beenmeasured in accordance with the standard testmethod and may be used for comparing one toolwith another.• The declared vibration emission value may also beused in a preliminary assessment of exposure.WARNING:• The vibration emission during actual use of thepower tool can differ from the declared emissionvalue depending on the ways in which the tool isused.• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect theoperator that are based on an estimation ofexposure in the actual conditions of use (takingaccount of all parts of the operating cycle such asthe times when the tool is switched off and when itis running idle in addition to the trigger time).ENH101-17For European countries onlyEC Declaration of ConformityMakita declares that the following Machine(s):Designation of Machine:Cordless Circular SawModel No./ Type: DSS500, DSS501Conforms to the following European Directives:2006/42/EC