Makita CS002G Instruction Manual page 12

Switch action
WARNING:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
WARNING:
NEVER defeat the lock-off button
by taping down or some other means. A switch with
a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional
operation and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
NEVER use the tool if it runs when
you simply pull the switch trigger without press-
ing the lock-off button. A switch in need of repair
may result in unintentional operation and serious
personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service center
for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
depress the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
► Fig.3: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This can
cause switch breakage.
CAUTION:
The tool starts to brake the cir-
cular saw blade rotation immediately after you
release the switch trigger. Hold the tool firmly to
respond the reaction of the brake when releasing
the switch trigger. Sudden reaction can drop the tool
off your hand and can cause a personal injury.
Adjusting depth of cut
CAUTION:
After adjusting the depth of cut,
always tighten the lever securely.
Loosen the lever 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 danger-
ous KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.
► Fig.4: 1. Lever 2. Loosen 3. Tighten
Sighting
Place the alignment point of the base on your intended
cutting line on the workpiece.
The sight window in the base makes it easy to check
the distance between the front edge of the circular saw
blade and the workpiece whenever the circular saw
blade is set to the maximum depth of cut.
► Fig.5: 1. Alignment point 2. Cutting line 3. Base
4. Sight window 5. Front edge of the circular
saw blade
Lighting the lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
To turn on the lamp without running the tool, pull the
switch trigger without pressing the lock-off button.
To turn on the lamp with the tool running, press and hold
the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
The lamp goes out 10 seconds after releasing the
switch trigger.
► Fig.6: 1. Lamp
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
Dust case
CAUTION:
Do not touch metal chips and the
dust case with bare hands immediately after the
operation. They may be extremely hot and could
burn your skin.
CAUTION:
Do not cut the material on which
thinner, gasoline, grease, or other chemicals are
applied. The metal chips of such materials can dam-
age the dust case and result in breakage which can
cause personal injury.
CAUTION:
Wear eye protection or goggle
when emptying the dust case.
Metal chips are collected into the dust case. Periodically
dump the metal chips before the metal chips become
visible through the sight window.
► Fig.7: 1. Sight window 2. Dust case
Push the latch button on the dust case to remove the
dust case. Dump the metal chips while the inside of the
dust case faces downward.
► Fig.8: 1. Latch button
► Fig.9
After dumping the metal chips, set the dust case.
Align the hole on the dust case with the hook on the
tool.
At this time, align the "I" marking as illustrated so that
you can set the dust case in the proper position.
Then, insert the hook on the latch button to the hole on
the tool.
► Fig.10: 1. Hole on the dust case 2. Hook on the
tool 3. Hook on the latch button 4. Hole on
the tool
► Fig.11: 1. "I" marking
NOTICE:
Make sure that each hook is secured
with the holes.
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