Makita HS003G Instruction Manual

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15 ENGLISHSightingFor straight cuts, align the 0° position on the front of thebase with your cutting line. For 45° bevel cuts, align the45° position with it.► Fig.14: 1. Cutting line (0° position) 2. Cutting line(45° position)Lighting the lampCAUTION: Do not look in the light or see thesource of light directly.To turn on the lamp without running the tool, pull theswitch trigger without pressing the lock-off button.To turn on the lamp with the tool running, press and holdthe lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.The lamp goes out 10 seconds after releasing theswitch trigger.► Fig.15: 1. LampNOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens ofthe lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, orit may lower the illumination.NOTE: When the tool is overheated, the lamp blinksfor one minute. In this case, cool down the tool beforeanother operation.HookOptional accessoryCAUTION: Always remove the battery whenhanging the tool with the hook.CAUTION: Never hook the tool at high loca-tions or on the surfaces where the tool may losethe balance and fall. Otherwise falling accident mayoccur and cause serious injury.CAUTION: Do not pull the tool downwardwhen it is hooked.The hook is convenient for hanging the tool temporarily.► Fig.16Attach the hook with the screws as illustrated.► Fig.17: 1. Hook 2. ScrewTo use the hook, simply turn the hook until it snaps intothe open position.When not in use, always turn the hook until it snaps intothe closed position.► Fig.18: 1. Open position 2. Closed positionElectric brakeThis tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If thetool consistently fails to quickly stop the circular sawblade after switch lever release, have tool serviced at aMakita service center.CAUTION: The blade brake system is not asubstitute for blade guard. NEVER USE TOOLWITHOUT A FUNCTIONING BLADE GUARD.SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.Electronic functionThe tools equipped with electronic function are easy tooperate because of the following feature(s).Soft start featureSoft start because of suppressed starting shock.ASSEMBLYCAUTION: Always be sure that the tool isswitched off and the battery cartridge is removedbefore carrying out any work on the tool.Hex wrench storageWhen not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in thefigure to keep it from being lost.► Fig.19: 1. Hex wrenchInstalling and removing circular sawbladeCAUTION: Be sure the circular saw blade isinstalled with teeth pointing up at the front of thetool.CAUTION: Use only the Makita wrench toinstall or remove the circular saw blade.Installing circular saw bladeNOTE: The circular saw blade may have alreadybeen installed at the time of shipment.1. Press the shaft lock fully so that the mountingshaft cannot revolve and use the hex wrench to loosenthe hex bolt. Then remove the hex bolt and outer flange.► Fig.20: 1. Shaft lock 2. Hex wrench 3. Loosen4. Tighten2. Install the inner flange, ring (country specific),circular saw blade, outer flange and hex bolt. At thistime, align the direction of the arrow on the blade withthe arrow on the tool.For tool without the ring► Fig.21: 1. Hex bolt 2. Outer flange 3. Circular sawblade 4. Arrow on the circular saw blade5. Inner flange 6. Arrow on the toolFor tool with the ring► Fig.22: 1. Hex bolt 2. Outer flange 3. Circular sawblade 4. Arrow on the circular saw blade5. Ring 6. Inner flange 7. Arrow on the tool