Makita DSP600 Instruction Manual page 18

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.
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.
► Fig.27: 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.
► Fig.28: 1. Slide lever
Sub base (Guide rule)
Optional accessory
By using the sub base as a guide rule, you can perform
extra-accurate straight cuts. Loosen the clamping
screws and slide the sub base out from the tool then
insert it upside down.
► Fig.29: 1. Clamping screw 2. Sub base
Simply slide the fence of the sub base snugly against
the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with
the clamping screws. It also makes repeated cuts of
uniform width possible.
► Fig.30: 1. Clamping screw 2. Sub base
Plunge cutting (Cutting-out)
WARNING:
To avoid a kickback, be sure to
observe the following instructions.
► Fig.31: 1. Rear edge of tool base 2. Fixed stop
When using the tool without guide rail, place the tool on
the workpiece with the rear edge of tool base against a
fixed stop or equivalent which is devised by an operator.
When using the tool with guide rail, place the tool on the
guide rail with the rear edge of tool base against a fixed
stop or equivalent which is clamped on the guide rail.
Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the front grip and
the other on the tool handle. Then push in the lock-off
button and turn the tool on and wait until the blade
attains full speed. Now press down the saw head slowly
to the preset depth of cut and simply move the tool
forward to the desired plunge position.
NOTE: The markings on the side of the blade guard
show the front and rear cutting points of the saw
blade at the maximum cutting depth when using the
guide rail.
► Fig.32: 1. Front cutting point 2. Rear cutting point
Guide device
Optional accessory
Use of the bevel guide allows exact miter cuts with
angles and fitting works.
Use of the clamp ensures firm hold of workpiece on the
table.
WIRELESS ACTIVATION
FUNCTION
For DSP601 only
What you can do with the wireless
activation function
The wireless activation function enables clean and com-
fortable operation. By connecting a supported vacuum
cleaner to the tool, you can run the vacuum cleaner
automatically along with the switch operation of the tool.
► Fig.33
To use the wireless activation function, prepare follow-
ing items:
• A wireless unit (optional accessory)
• A vacuum cleaner which supports the wireless
activation function
The overview of the wireless activation function
setting is as follows. Refer to each section for detail
procedures.
1. Installing the wireless unit
2. Tool registration for the vacuum cleaner
3. Starting the wireless activation function
Installing the wireless unit
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Place the tool on a flat and stable
surface when installing the wireless unit.
NOTICE:
Clean the dust and dirt on the tool
before installing the wireless unit. Dust or dirt
may cause malfunction if it comes into the slot of the
wireless unit.
NOTICE:
To prevent the malfunction caused by
static, touch a static discharging material, such
as a metal part of the tool, before picking up the
wireless unit.
NOTICE:
When installing the wireless unit,
always be sure that the wireless unit is inserted
in the correct direction and the lid is completely
closed.
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