Makita DSP600ZJ User Manual

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NOTE:Dependingontheconditionsofuseandthe
ambienttemperature,theindicationmaydifferslightly
fromtheactualcapacity.
Automatic speed change function
NOTE:Automaticspeedchangefunctionisonly
availablewhenthespeedadjustingdialisin5.
Thistoolhas"highspeedmode"and"hightorque
mode".
Thetoolautomaticallychangestheoperationmode
depending on the work load. When the work load is low,
thetoolwillruninthe"highspeedmode"forquicker
cutting operation. When the work load is high, the tool
willruninthe"hightorquemode"forpowerfulcutting
operation.
►Fig.10: 1. Mode indicator
Themodeindicatorlightsupingreenwhenthetoolis
runningin"hightorquemode".
Ifthetoolisoperatedwithexcessiveload,themode
indicatorwillblinkingreen.Themodeindicatorstops
blinkingandthenlightsuporturnsoffifyoureducethe
load on the tool.
Mode indicator status Operation
mode
On Off Blinking
High speed
mode
Hightorque
mode
Overload
alert
Adjusting depth of cut
CAUTION: After adjusting the depth of cut,
always tighten the clamping screw securely.
Loosen the clamping screw on the depth guide and
move the blade lower limit stopper to the desired depth
onthescaleplate.Atthedesireddepthofcut,tighten
theclampingscrewrmly.
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.11: 1. Blade lower limit stopper 2. Clamping
screw
Quick stop button for 2 to 3 mm
depth of cut when using guide rail
(optional accessory)
Thistoolhasthequickstopbuttonfor2to3mmdepth
ofcutonthegearhousingasidetherearhandlewhen
usingguiderail.Thisisusedwhenavoidingsplinteron
theworkpieceinthecut.Makeapassofthe2to3mm
rstcutandthenmakeanotherpassofusualcut.
►Fig.12: 1. Quick stop button
Toobtainthe2to3mmdepthofcut,pushinthequick
stopbuttontowardthesawblade.Thisisconvenientfor
avoiding splinter on the workpiece.
Toreleasethedepthofcutfromthispositionforfree
depthofcut,justpullthebuttonback.
Bevel cutting
Loosentheclampingscrews.Setforthedesiredangle
by tilting accordingly, then tighten the clamping screws
securely.
►Fig.13: 1. Clamping screw 2. Bevel scale plate
►Fig.14: 1.Subbase(Optionalaccessory)
2. Clamping screw
Positive stopper
Thepositivestopperisusefulforsettingthedesignated
anglequickly.Turnthepositivestoppersothatthe
arrow on it points 22.5°. Loosen the clamping screws
infrontandback.Thentiltthebladeuntilitstopsand
secure the base with the clamping screws.
►Fig.15: 1. Positive stopper 2. Clamping screw
48°-bevel cutting
Toperform48°-bevelcutting,loosentheclamping
screwsandfullytiltthelevertowardthedirectionofthe
arrowinthegure.Thensetthebevelangleto48°and
tighten the clamping screws.
►Fig.16: 1. Lever
-1°-bevel cutting
Toperform-1°-bevelcutting,loosentheclamping
screwsandpresstheleverstowardthedirectionofthe
arrowinthegure.Thensetthebevelangleto-1°and
tighten the clamping screws.
►Fig.17: 1. Lever
Sighting
►Fig.18: 1. Base
Thecuttinglinevariesdependingonthecuttingangle
andwhetheryouusetheguiderail(optionalaccessory).
When using the tool without guide rail
Forstraightcuts,aligntheApositiononthefrontofthe
base with your cutting line. For 45° bevel cuts, align the
B position with it.
When using the tool with guide rail
For both straight cuts and 45° bevel cuts, always align
theApositiononthefrontofthebasewithyourcutting
line.

Makita DSP600ZJ Specifications

General

Soft start	Yes
Product color	Black, Blue
Built-in light	-
Suitable for materials	Metal, Wood
Power protection features	Overload
Blade diameter	165 mm
Idle speed (max)	6300 RPM
Idle speed (min)	2500 RPM
Cutting depth (45º)	40 mm
Cutting depth (90º)	56 mm
Power source	Battery
Battery voltage	18 V

Weight and Dimensions

Width	346 mm
Weight	5100 g