Functional Description - Makita DCS550 Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
Fig.1
CAUTION:
Always switch off the tool before installing or
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removing of the battery cartridge.
Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when
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installing or removing battery cartridge. Failure to
hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may cause
them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the
tool and battery cartridge and a personal injury.
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
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
with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge fully until the
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red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may
accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the
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cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
Battery protection system
(Lithium-ion battery with star marking)
Fig.2
Lithium-ion batteries with a star marking are equipped
with a protection system. This system automatically cuts
off power to the tool to extend battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool and/or battery are placed under one of the following
conditions:
Overloaded:
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The tool is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current.
In this situation, release the switch trigger on
the tool and stop the application that caused
the tool to become overloaded. Then pull the
switch trigger again to restart.
If the tool does not start, the battery is
overheated. In this situation, let the battery
cool before pulling the switch trigger again.
Low battery voltage:
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The remaining battery capacity is too low
and the tool will not operate. In this situation,
remove and recharge the battery.
Adjusting depth of cut
Fig.3
CAUTION:
After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the
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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.
Sighting
Fig.4
When cutting, align the A position on the front of the
base with your cutting line on the workpiece.
Switch action
Fig.5
CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
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always check to see that the switch trigger
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released.
Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing
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the lock-off lever. This can cause switch breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool,
press the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-off
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lever which prevents the tool from unintended
starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when you
simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the
lock-off lever. Return tool a MAKITA service center
for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function
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of lock-off lever.
Lighting the lamp
Fig.6
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the source of light
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directly.
Only to turn on the light, pull the switch trigger without
pressing the lock-off lever. To turn on the light and run
the tool, press the lock-off lever and pull the switch
trigger with the lock-off lever being pressed.
NOTE:
Use a cotton stick to wipe the dirt off the lens of
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lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
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