Makita BSS611Z Owners Manual - Page 7

7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire. 8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Tips for maintaining maximum battery life 1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely discharged. Always stop tool operation and charge the battery cartridge when you notice less tool power. 2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge. Overcharging shortens the battery service life. 3. Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at 10 ﾟ C - 40 ﾟ C (50 ﾟ F - 104 ﾟ F). Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Installing or removing battery cartridge 1 1. Red part 2 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge • Do not use force when inserting the battery cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly. Adjusting depth of cut 1. Lever 1 006701 CAUTION: • After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the lever securely. Loosen the lever on the side of the rear handle and move the base up or down. At the desired depth of cut, secure the base by tightening the lever. For cleaner, safer cuts, set cut depth so that no more than one blade tooth projects below workpiece. Using proper cut depth helps to reduce potential for dangerous KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury. Bevel cutting 1. Lever 3 1 006700 • Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of the battery cartridge. • To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the tool while sliding the button on the side of the cartridge. • To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click. If you can see the red part on the upper side of the button, it is not locked completely. Insert it fully until the red part cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you. 006702 0-45 0-50 1. Stopper BSS610 1 006703 For Model BSS610 Loosen the lever on the bevel scale plate on the front base. Set for the desired angle (0° - 50°) by tilting accordingly, then tighten the lever securely. Use the 45° stopper when you do precise 45° angle cutting. Turn the stopper counterclockwise fully for bevel cut (0° - 45°) and turn it clockwise for 0° - 50° bevel cuts. 7