Makita DCS552 Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Metal Cutter DCS552 Read before use.
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Page 2: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model: DCS552 Blade diameter 136 mm Max. Cutting depth 50.5 mm No load speed 3,600 min Rated voltage D.C. 18 V Overall length 348 mm Net weight 2.4 - 2.7 kg • Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice. • Specifications may differ from country to country. • The weight may differ depending on the attachment(s), including the battery cartridge. The lightest and heavi- est combination, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014, are shown in the table. -
Page 3: General Power Tool Safety Warnings
Use personal protective equipment. Always SAFETY WARNINGS wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions General power tool safety warnings will reduce personal injuries. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the WARNING: switch is in the off-position before connecting Read all safety warnings, instruc- to power source and/or battery pack, picking tions, illustrations and specifications provided with this up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with... - Page 4 Disconnect the plug from the power source Service and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, Have your power tool serviced by a qualified from the power tool before making any adjust- repair person using only identical replacement ments, changing accessories, or storing power parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce tool is maintained.
- Page 5 Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect The lower guard may be retracted manually only for operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided special cuts such as “plunge cuts” and “compound by taking proper precautions as given below. cuts”. Raise the lower guard by the retracting handle and as soon as the blade enters the mate- Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the rial, the lower guard must be released.
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Page 6: Functional Description
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries. with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that upper side of the button, it is not locked completely. have been altered, may result in the battery bursting causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, charger. -
Page 7: Overload Protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops result in unintentional operation and serious personal automatically. If the product does not operate even injury. Return tool to a Makita service center for when the switches are operated, remove the batteries proper repairs BEFORE further usage. from the tool and charge the batteries. Indicating the remaining battery capacity To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. -
Page 8: Electric Brake
Electric brake This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the tool consistently fails to quickly stop the circular saw blade after switch lever release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center. ► 1 . Lamp CAUTION: The blade brake system is not a substitute for blade guard. NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING BLADE GUARD. -
Page 9: Operation
CAUTION: fits into the circular saw blade hole perfectly. Use only the Makita wrench to Mounting the circular saw blade on the wrong side install or remove the circular saw blade. can result in the dangerous vibration. -
Page 10: Maintenance
Cut only mild steel, aluminum To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, and stainless steel with a suitable circular saw blade. repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service CAUTION: Do not touch the circular saw blade, work- Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. piece or cutting chips with bare hands immediately after cutting. They may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. -
Page 11: Replacing Carbon Brushes
CAUTION: These accessories or attachments • Replace with a new circular saw blade as soon are recommended for use with your Makita tool as it no longer cuts effectively. Continuing to specified in this manual. The use of any other use a dull circular saw blade may cause a danger- accessories or attachments might present a risk of ous kickback and/or motor overload. - Page 12 Makita Europe N.V. Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070 Kortenberg, Belgium Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan 885651-224 www.makita.com 20180323...