Operation - Makita BSS500 Instruction Manual

To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in
reverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT
CLOCKWISE SECURELY.
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When changing blade, make sure to also clean upper
and lower blade guards of accumulated chips and
particles. Such efforts do not, however, replace the need
to check lower guard operation before each use.
Hex wrench storage
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When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
(Optional accessory)
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1. Hex bolt
2. Outer flange
3. Saw blade
4. Inner flange
1. Hex wrench
1. Dust nozzle
2. Screw
1. Dust nozzle
2. Hose
3. Vacuum cleaner
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When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Install the
dust nozzle on the tool using the screw. Then connect a
hose of the vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle as shown
in the figure.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Always insert the battery cartridge all the way until
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it locks in place. If you can see the red part on the
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
Insert it fully until the red part cannot be seen. If not,
it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury
to you or someone around you.
Be sure to move the tool forward in a straight line
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gently. Forcing or twisting the tool will result in
overheating the motor and dangerous kickback,
possibly causing severe injury.
If the tool is operated continuously until the battery
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cartridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest for
15 minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery.
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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
blade. Set the base on the workpiece to be cut without
the blade making any contact. Then turn the tool on and
wait until the blade attains full speed. Now 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
blade and lead to dangerous kickback and possible
serious injury. Release switch, wait for blade to stop and
then withdraw tool. Realign tool on new cut line, and
start cut again. Attempt to avoid positioning which
exposes operator to chips and wood dust being ejected
from saw. Use eye protection to help avoid injury.
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