Makita SP001G User Manual

18 ENGLISH
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
guretokeepitfrombeinglost.
►Fig.19: 1. Hex wrench
Removing or installing circular saw
blade
CAUTION: Be sure the circular saw blade is
installed with teeth pointing up at the front of the
tool.
CAUTION: Use only the Makita wrench to
install or remove the circular saw blade.
To remove the circular saw blade:
1. Depressthelock-o󰀨buttonandlowerthehandle
a little. Turn the locking lever and lower the handle until
thelockpintsinthehole.
►Fig.20: 1.Lock-o󰀨button2. Locking lever 3. Lock
pin 4. Hole for lock pin
2. Presstheshaftlockfullysothatthebladecannot
revolve and use the hex wrench to loosen the hex bolt.
►Fig.21: 1. Shaft lock 2. Hex wrench 3. Tighten
4. Loosen
3. Removethehexbolt,outerange,andcircular
saw blade.
►Fig.22: 1. Hex bolt 2.Outerange3.Innerange
4. Circular saw blade
WARNING: If the inner ange is removed, be
sure to install it on the spindle. When installing,
choose a correct side on which protrusion ts
into the saw blade hole perfectly. Mounting the
blade on the wrong side can result in the dangerous
vibration.
To install the circular saw blade, follow the removal
procedureinreverse.Depressthelock-o󰀨buttonto
release the lock pin from the hole.
WARNING: BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX
BOLT SECURELY. Also be careful not to tighten
the bolt forcibly. Slipping your hand from the hex
wrench can cause a personal injury.
Blade guard cleaning
When changing the circular saw blade, make sure to
also clean the blade guard of accumulated sawdust as
discussedintheMaintenancesection.Suche󰀨ortsdo
not replace the need to check guard operation before
each use.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
Optional accessory
Whenyouwishtoperformcleancuttingoperation,
connectaMakitavacuumcleanertoyourtool.Connect
a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle using
thefrontcu󰀨24.
►Fig.23: 1. Hose of the vacuum cleaner 2.Frontcu󰀨
24 3. Dust nozzle
Adjusting angle of dust nozzle
Theangleofthedustnozzlecanbeadjustedbyrotating
the dust nozzle.
When operating the tool without connecting a vacuum
cleaner, bring the dust nozzle downward to prevent the
operator from being exposed to sawdust.
When operating the tool with connecting a vacuum
cleaner, bring the dust nozzle upward to keep the hose
of the vacuum cleaner from getting caught in the work-
piece or the guide rail.
►Fig.24: 1. Dust nozzle
OPERATION
This tool is intended to cut wood products. With appro-
priate Makita genuine circular saw blades, following
materials can also be sawed:
• Aluminum products
• Plastic
• Mineral contained plastic
RefertoourwebsiteorcontactyourlocalMakitadealer
for the correct circular saw blades to be used for the
material to be cut.
CAUTION: When cutting plastic materials,
avoid melting it by overheating of the blade tip.
CAUTION: Be sure to move the tool forward
in a straight line gently. Forcing or twisting the tool
will result in overheating the motor and dangerous
kickback,possiblycausingsevereinjury.
CAUTION: Never approach any part of your
body under the tool base when section cutting,
especially at starting. Doing so may cause seri-
ous personal injuries. The blade is exposed under
the tool base.
CAUTION: Wear dust mask when performing
cutting operation.
NOTE:Whenthebatterycartridgetemperatureis
low,thetoolmaynotworktoitsfullcapacity.Atthis
time,forexample,usethetoolforalight-dutycutfor
awhileuntilthebatterycartridgewarmsupashigh
as room temperature. Then, the tool can work to its
fullcapacity.

Makita SP001G Specifications

General

Brand	Makita
Model	SP001G
Category	Saw
Language	English