Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product BSS730 Makita
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INSTR UCTION MANU AL W ARNING: F or your personal saf ety , READ and UNDERST AND bef ore using. SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Cor dless Cir cular Sa w Equipped with Electric Blade Br.
2 SPECIFICATIONS • Manuf acturer reser ves the right to change specifications without notice. • Specifications ma y differ from country to countr y . GENERAL SAFETY R ULES USA003-1 (FOR All BA TTER Y OPERA TED T OOLS ) W ARNING: Read and understand all instructions.
3 2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Pow e r tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. 3. Keep bystander s, children, and visitors awa y while operating a power tool.
4 operation. If damaged, have the tool ser- viced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. 20. Use only accessories that are recom- mended by the manufacturer f or your model. Accessories that may be suitab le for one tool may create a risk of injury when used on another tool.
5 5. Alwa ys observe that the lower guard is covering the blade bef ore placing saw down on bench or floor . An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the sa w to walk backw ards, cutting whatev er is in its path. Be aw are of the time it takes for the b lade to stop after switch is released.
6 Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or improper ly set blades pro- duce narrow k erf causing excessive friction, blade binding and KICKBA CK. Keep b lade sharp and clean. Gum and wood pitch hard- ened on blades slo ws saw and increases potential fo r kickback.
7 clamp it do wn. DO NOT TR Y T O HOLD SHORT PIECES BY HAND! 18. Never attempt to sa w with the circular saw held upside down in a vise. This is extremel y dang er ous and can lead to seri- ous accidents. 19. W ARNING: Blade coasts to stop after switch is released.
8 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS FOR CHARGER & B A TTER Y CAR TRIDGE USC002-3 1. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS- This man- ual contains important safety and operat- ing instructions for battery charger .
9 ADDITIONAL SAFETY R ULES FOR CHARGER & B A TTER Y CAR TRIDGE 1. Do not charge Battery Cartridge when temperature is BELO W 10°C (50°F) or ABO VE 40°C (104°F). 2. Do not attempt to use a step-up trans- former , an engine g enerator or DC power receptacle.
10 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CA UTION: • Alwa ys be sure that the tool is switched off and the batter y cartr idge is remov ed bef ore adjusting or checking function on the tool. Installing or removing battery cartridge • Alwa ys switch off the tool bef ore inser tion or remov al of the batter y cartr idge.
11 6. After charging, unplug the charger from the power source. NO TE: • The batter y charger is f or charging Makita batter y car tridge. Ne ver use it f or other pur poses or f or other manuf acturer ’ s batteries.
12 • Alwa ys keep clean the v ent on charger and batter y f or cooling. • The products should be sent to repair or maintenance, if the yello w warning light will frequently flash.
13 Adjusting depth of cut CA UTION: • After adjusting the depth of cut, alwa ys tighten the lev er securely . Loosen the le ver on the side of the rear handle and mov e the base up or down. At the desired depth of cut, secure the base by tightening the le ve r.
14 Switch action CA UTION: • Bef ore inser ting the batter y car tridge into the tool, alwa ys check to see that the s witch trigger actuates properly and retur ns to the “ OFF ” position when released. T o prev ent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off b utton is provided.
15 T o install the blade, f ollow the remov al procedure in rev erse. BE SURE T O TIGHTEN THE HEX BOL T CLOCKWISE SECUREL Y . When changing blade , make sure to also clean upper and lower b lade guards of accumulated sawdust. Such eff or ts do not, howe v er, replace the need to chec k lower guard oper a- tion befo re each use.
16 Hold the tool firmly . The tool is provided with both a front grip and rear handle. Use both to best gr asp the tool. If both hands are holding saw , they cannot be cut b y the blade. Set the base on the workpiece to be cut without the blade making any contact.
17 Adjusting for accurac y of 90 ° and 45 ° cut (vertical and 45 ° cut) This adjustment has been made at the f actor y . But if it is off , adjust the adjusting screws with a he x wrench while inspect- ing 90 ° or 45 ° the blade with the base using a triangular rule or square rule, etc.
18 AC C E S S O R I E S CA UTION: • These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this man ual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injur y to persons. Only use accessory or attachment f or its stated pur pose.
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21 Fold Cut Stamp Timbre Makita Canada Inc. 1950 Forbes Street, Whitb y , Ontario L1N 7B7.
22 Y our answer s to the following questions are appreciated. Date Purchased Model No. Serial No. Initial Last Name Street Address City Province AGE: Male Female Married Single Month Day Y ear 20 Unde.
23 F actory Ser vice Centres For the authorized service centre nearest you please refer to the local yellow pages directory under “ tools ” or con- tact our customer service department (Tel) 1-800-263-3734 When you need service.
Warranty Policy Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase.
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