Makita XPS01Z XPS01 Instruction Manual - 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 cuffs 24. 1 2 3 ► 1 . Hose of the vacuum cleaner 2. Front cuffs 24 3. Dust nozzle OPERATION 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 serious personal injuries. The blade is exposed under the tool base. 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 advancing 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 properly 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. Guide rail Optional accessory Place the tool on the rear end of guide rail. Turn two adjusting screws on the tool base so that the tool slides smoothly without a clatter. Hold both the front grip and rear handle of the tool firmly. Turn on the tool, press down the tool to the preset cutting depth and cut the splinterguard along the full length with a stroke. Now the edge of the splinterguard corresponds to the cutting edge. 1 ► 1 . Adjusting screws When bevel cutting with the guide rail, use the slide lever to prevent the tool from falling over. Move the slide lever on the tool base in the direction of arrow so that it engages the undercut groove in the guide rail. 13 ENGLISH