Makita HS009G Instruction Manual

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22 ENGLISHMAINTENANCECAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switchedoff and the battery cartridge is removed before attempt-ing to perform inspection or maintenance.CAUTION: Clean out the upper and lower guardsto ensure there is no accumulated sawdust which mayimpede the operation of the lower guarding system. Adirty guarding system may limit the proper operation whichcould result in serious personal injury. The most effectiveway to accomplish this cleaning is with compressed air. Ifthe dust is being blown out of the guards, be sure theproper eye and breathing protection is used.CAUTION: After each use, wipe off the sawdust on the tool. Fine saw dust may come inside thetool and cause malfunction or a fire.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.Adjusting 0°-cut or 45°-cut accuracyNOTICE: Do not engage the levers for -1° bevelangle when adjusting 0°-cut accuracy.NOTICE: Do not engage the positive stopper for22.5° or 60° bevel angle when adjusting 45°-cutaccuracy.This adjustment has been made at the factory. But if it isoff, you can adjust it as the following procedure.1. Loosen the clamping screws on the front and rear of the toolso that the bevel angle can be changed. Set the positive stopper to45° bevel angle position if you are going to adjust 45°-cut accuracy.► Fig.46: 1. Clamping screw 2. Positive stopper2. Make the base perpendicular or 45° to the circular sawblade using a triangular rule by turning the adjusting screw with ahex wrench. You can also use a square rule to adjust 0° angle.► Fig.47: 1. Triangular rule► Fig.48: 1. Adjusting screw for 0° angle 2. Adjustingscrew for 45° angle3. Tighten the clamping screws and then make a testcut to check if desired angle is obtained.Adjusting the depth guideIf the base does not slide up or down smoothly, thedepth guide may have been tilted. You can adjust thedepth guide as follows:1. Make the base perpendicular, and set the depth ofcut to the deepest.2. Loosen the adjusting screws for the depth guide.The depth guide automatically adjusts its position.3. Tighten the adjusting screws for the depth guide.4. Adjust the parallelism by referring to the sectionfor parallelism.► Fig.49: 1. Adjusting screws for the depth guideAdjusting the parallelismCAUTION: Keep the parallelism accurate.Otherwise the circular saw blade may bite into theguide rail and the damaged guide rail may cause aninjury.This adjustment has been made at the factory. But if it isoff, you can adjust it as the following procedure.1. Set the tool to the maximum cutting depth.2. Make sure all levers and screws are tightened.3. Loosen the screws shown in the figure.4. While opening the lower guard, move the rear ofthe base so that the distance A and B becomes equal.► Fig.50: 1. Screw 2. Base5. Tighten the screws and make a test cut to checkthe parallelism.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• Sub base• Guide rail• Bevel guide• Clamp• Sheet• Rubber sheet• Position sheet• Hex wrench• Front cuff 24• Wireless unit• 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.

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