Makita SP001G User Manual

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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.14: 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.15: 1. Lever
Sighting
►Fig.16: 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.
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-o󰀨 button
by taping down or some other means. A switch with
anegatedlock-o󰀨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-o󰀨 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-o󰀨buttonisprovided.Tostartthetool,
depressthelock-o󰀨buttonandpulltheswitchtrigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
►Fig.17: 1. Switch trigger 2.Lock-o󰀨button
NOTICE: Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-o󰀨 button. This can
cause switch breakage.
Speed adjusting dial
Thetoolspeedcanbeadjustedbyturningthespeed
adjustingdial.Thespeedofthebladerotationincreases
asyouincreasethenumberonthespeedadjustingdial.
►Fig.18: 1.Speedadjustingdial
Refer to the table to select the proper speed for the
workpiece to be cut. However, the appropriate speed
maydi󰀨erwiththetypeorthicknessoftheworkpiece.In
general,higherspeedswillallowyoutocutworkpieces
faster but the service life of the blade will be reduced.
Number Blade rotating speed per
minute (min
-1
)
1 2,500 min
-1
2 3,000 min
-1
3 3,500 min
-1
4 4,000 min
-1
5 4,900 min
-1
CAUTION: The speed adjusting dial is not
for using low speed rated saw blades but for
obtaining a speed which is suitable to material of
workpiece. Use only saw blades which are rated
for at least the maximum no load speed stated in
the SPECIFICATIONS.
NOTICE: The speed adjusting dial can be turned
only as far as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past
5 or 1, or the speed adjusting function may no
longer work.
Electronic function
Thetoolsequippedwithelectronicfunctionareeasyto
operate because of the following features.
Constant speed control
Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed.
Possibletogetnenish,becausetherotatingspeedis
kept constant even under load condition.
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
toolconsistentlyfailstoquicklystopthecircularsaw
blade after switch lever release, have tool serviced at a
Makita service center.
CAUTION: The blade brake system is not a
substitute for blade guard. NEVER USE TOOL
WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING BLADE GUARD.
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.

Makita SP001G Specifications

General

Brand	Makita
Model	SP001G
Category	Saw
Language	English