Makita XCS06 Instruction Manual

11ENGLISHNOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and theambient temperature, the indication may differ slightlyfrom the actual capacity.OPERATINGPROCEDUREWARNING: Before the battery is inserted intothe tool, ensure that the Switch is at the “O” posi-tion and the Switch is off.CAUTION: Push the Lock Button and ensurethat the Button comes up when it is released.If the Lock Button will not come up when it isreleased, the Tipped Saw will be prevented fromrotating when the tool is operated resulting indamage to parts and the motor to burn out.CAUTION: Slide the Switch to the “l” posi-tion and ensure it stays there and does not move.Then push down on the rear of the Switch toensure that the Switch moves to the “O” positionautomatically.CAUTION: Ensure that the bolts retaining theTipped Saw Cover and all other bolts are tight-ened firmly.► Fig.5: 1. Handle Position (parallel / left side) 2. LockButton 3. Handle Position (parallel / rightside) 4. Switch 5. Handle Position (vertical /upper side)Operation► Fig.6: 1. Guide 2. Rebar► Fig.7: 1. Rebar 2. Guide1. Screw the Handle into threaded hole at the verticalor parallel position for easier operation.2. Ensure that the Switch is at “O” position.CAUTION: As a safety function of this tool,the Motor cannot be energised when the battery isinserted with the Switch at “l” position. For fur-ther safety, please note that the battery should beinserted with the Switch at “O” position.3. Insert the battery into the tool.4. Slide the Switch to “l” position. The motor is on.Then push down on the forward end of the Switch tolock it for operating continuously.WARNING: Do not touch the rotating parts asthey can cause serious injury.5. Position the Guide in the opening against therebar.Then push the tool forward slowly to start to cutthe rebar.CAUTION: When cutting, both at the begin-ning and near the end, slow down the tool’s for-ward (cutting) movement. A fast cutting action, atthese times, will damage the Tipped Saw bladesand can cause injury from flying debris.CAUTION: Hold the tool firmly so that it doesnot shake when cutting. Cutting with the toolshaking will shorten the life of the Tipped Saw anddamage the blades.CAUTION: Position the tool so it is at 90degrees to rebar to be cut. If the tool is not at 90degrees to the rebar, it can cause shaking andoverload the tool.CAUTION: Do not start cutting immediatelyafter the motor is switched on. Allow the TippedSaw to reach full speed before beginning to cut.CAUTION: Do not remove the battery whenthe motor is switched on. Doing so can causedamage to the motor’s electronics.6. After finishing the cut, push down on the rear endof the Switch which will cause the Switch to move to the“O” position and turn off the motor.CAUTION: This tool is designed to cut rebar.Please contact the manufacturer or your localdealer if you want to cut other materials. Cuttingother materials will damage the Tipped Sawblades.Caution when cutting1. Ensure that the Tipped Saw blade is well awayfrom the material to be cut before switching on.2. Slow down the forward (cutting) movement of thetool when approaching the end of the cut. This is espe-cially important when the piece to be cut is less than 50mm in length. The piece cut off can strike the TippedSaw blades, damaging them and cause serious injury.3. When the Tipped Saw blades become blunt orchipped. replace the blade. Continuing to use it in thiscondition will overload the tool.4. If the material moves or shakes, when being cut,stop the operation and properly secure the material.5. Do not hold by hand the material to be cut. Doingso may result in personal injury.6. Do not cut rebar that in size or hardness exceedsthe cutting capacity of the tool.Replace the Tipped Saw when anyof the below occurs1. Warning Lamp (red) blinks frequently even thoughthe battery is fully charged.2. The Tipped Saw blades are chipped or worn.3. The cutting speed is very slow.4. The surface of the cut piece is discolored by heat.NOTE: Tipped Saw blades cannot be resharpened.