Makita HS300D Instruction Manual

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9NOTE:• When the battery cartridge temperature is low, thetool may not work to its full capacity.• At this time, for example, use the tool for a light-duty cut for a while until the battery cartridgewarms up as high as room temperature. Then, thetool can work to its full capacity.Fig.12Hold the tool firmly. The tool is provided with both a frontgrip (motor housing) and rear handle. Use both to bestgrasp the tool. If both hands are holding saw, theycannot be cut by the blade. Set the base on theworkpiece to be cut without the blade making anycontact. Then turn the tool on and wait until the bladeattains full speed. Now simply move the tool forwardover the workpiece surface, keeping it flat andadvancing smoothly until the sawing is completed.To get clean cuts, keep your sawing line straight andyour speed of advance uniform. If the cut fails toproperly follow your intended cut line, do not attempt toturn or force the tool back to the cut line. Doing so maybind the blade and lead to dangerous kickback andpossible serious injury. Release switch, wait for blade tostop and then withdraw tool. Realign tool on new cutline, and start cut again. Attempt to avoid positioningwhich exposes operator to chips and wood dust beingejected from saw. Use eye protection to help avoidinjury.Rip fence (Guide rule) (optional accessory)Fig.13The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accuratestraight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snuglyagainst the side of the workpiece and secure it inposition with the screw on the front of the base. It alsomakes repeated cuts of uniform width possible.MAINTENANCECAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and thebattery cartridge is removed before attempting toperform inspection or maintenance.• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol orthe like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks mayresult.To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,any other maintenance or adjustment should beperformed by Makita Authorized Service Centers,always using Makita replacement parts.OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESCAUTION:• These accessories or attachments arerecommended 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 orattachment for its stated purpose.If you need any assistance for more details regardingthese accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.• Saw blades• Rip fence (Guide rule)• Hex wrench 4• Dust nozzle• Makita genuine battery and chargerNOTE:• Some items in the list may be included in the toolpackage as standard accessories. They may differfrom country to country.