Makita HS009G Instruction Manual

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16 ENGLISHPositive stopperThe positive stopper is useful for setting the designatedangle quickly. Turn the positive stopper so that thearrow on it points your desired bevel angle (around22.5°/45°/60°). Loosen the lever and then tilt the toolbase until it stops. The position where the tool basestops is the angle you set with the positive stopper.Tighten the lever with the tool base at this position.► Fig.12: 1. Positive stopper-1°-bevel cuttingTo perform -1°-bevel cutting, loosen the clampingscrews and press the levers toward the direction of thearrow in the figure. Then set the bevel angle to -1° andtighten the clamping screws.► Fig.13: 1. LeverSightingFor 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 the switch 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.Electric 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.Constant speed controlElectronic speed control for obtaining constant speed.Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed iskept constant even under load condition.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.16: 1. Hex wrenchInstalling sub baseInstall the sub base and tighten the clamping screwssecurely as shown in the figure.Always use the tool with the sub base unless whenusing the guide rail.► Fig.17: 1. Clamping screw 2. Sub baseInstalling or 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.1. Loosen the lever on the depth guide and move thebase down.► Fig.18: 1. Lever2. 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.19: 1. Hex bolt 2. Outer flange 3. Circular sawblade 4. Inner flange 5. Arrow on the circularsaw blade 6. Arrow on the toolFor tool with the ring► Fig.20: 1. Hex bolt 2. Outer flange 3. Circular sawblade 4. Ring 5. Inner flange 6. Arrow on thecircular saw blade 7. Arrow on the tool3. Press the shaft lock fully so that the circular sawblade cannot revolve and use the hex wrench to tightenthe hex bolt.► Fig.21: 1. Shaft lock 2. Hex wrench 3. Loosen4. TightenTo remove the circular saw blade, follow the installationprocedure in reverse.