Makita SP001G Manuel D'instruction page 13

Connecting a vacuum cleaner
Optional accessory
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation, connect
a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Connect a hose of the
vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle using the front cuff 24.
► 1. Hose of the vacuum cleaner 2. Front cuff 24
3. Dust nozzle
Adjusting angle of dust nozzle
The angle of the dust nozzle can be adjusted by rotating
the dust nozzle.
When operating the tool without connecting a vacuum
cleaner, bring the dust nozzle downward to prevent the
operator from being exposed to sawdust.
When operating the tool with connecting a vacuum
cleaner, bring the dust nozzle upward to keep the hose
of the vacuum cleaner from getting caught in the work-
piece or the guide rail.
1
► 1. Dust nozzle
OPERATION
This tool is intended to cut wood products. With appro-
priate Makita genuine circular saw blades, following
materials can also be sawed:
• Aluminum products
• Plastic
• Mineral contained plastic
Refer to our website or contact your local Makita dealer
for the correct circular saw blades to be used for the
material to be cut.
1 2
3
13 ENGLISH
CAUTION:
When cutting plastic materials,
avoid melting it by overheating of the blade tip.
CAUTION:
Be sure to move the tool forward
in a straight line gently. Forcing or twisting the tool
will result in overheating the motor and dangerous
kickback, possibly causing severe injury.
CAUTION:
Never approach any part of your
body under the tool base when section cutting,
especially at starting. Doing so may cause seri-
ous personal injuries. The blade is exposed under
the tool base.
CAUTION:
Wear dust mask when performing
cutting operation.
NOTE: When the battery cartridge temperature is
low, the tool 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 cartridge warms up as high
as room temperature. Then, the tool can work to its
full capacity.
Section cutting (ordinary sawing)
Hold the tool firmly. The tool is provided with both a front
grip and rear handle. Use both to best grasp the tool.
If both hands are holding saw, they cannot be cut by
the circular saw blade. Set the base on the workpiece
to be cut without the circular saw blade making any
contact. Then push in the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. Wait until the circular saw blade attains
full speed. Now press down the saw head slowly to the
preset depth of cut and simply move the tool forward
over the workpiece surface, keeping it flat and advanc-
ing smoothly until the sawing is completed.
To get clean cuts, keep your sawing line straight and
your speed of advance uniform. If the cut fails to prop-
erly follow your intended cut line, do not attempt to turn
or force the tool back to the cut line. Doing so may bind
the circular saw blade and lead to dangerous kickback
and possible serious injury. Release the switch, wait
for the circular saw blade to stop and then withdraw
the tool. Realign the tool on new cut line, and start
cut again. Attempt to avoid positioning which exposes
operator to chips and wood dust being ejected from the
saw. Use eye protection to help avoid injury.