Makita DCS553 Manuel D'instructions page 12

Switch action
WARNING:
Before installing the battery
cartridge 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-off button
by taping down or some other means. A switch with
a negated lock-off
result in
operation and
injury.
WARNING:
NEVER use the tool if it runs when
you simply pull the switch trigger without pressing
the lock-off button. A
need of
result in
operation and
injury. Return
a Makita
proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
To prevent the
from being accidentally
a lockoff button is provided. To start the tool,
depress the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop. ►
1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This can
cause switch breakage.
CAUTION:
The tool starts to brake the circular
saw blade rotation immediately after you release
the switch trigger. Hold the tool firmly to respond
the reaction of the brake when releasing the
switch trigger. Sudden reaction can drop the tool off
your hand
cause a
Automatic speed change function
This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque
mode". The tool
changes the
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.5:
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
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button may
unintentional
serious personal
switch in
repair may
unintentional
serious personal
tool to
service center for
switch trigger
pulled,
Fig.4:
and can
personal injury.
automatically
operation mode
1. Mode
lights up
or
you
the tool.
Mo de indicator status
On
Adjusting depth of cut
CAUTION:
After adjusting the depth of cut,
always tighten the lever securely.
Loosen the lever and move the base up or down. At
the desireddepth
the
tightening the
safer cuts, set cut depth so that no more than one
blade
workpiece. Using
helps to reduce potential for dangerous
KICKBACKS
cause
1. Lever 2. Loosen 3. Tighten
Sighting
Place the
the
intended
►
Fig.7:
Base
Lighting the lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
To turn on the lamp without running the tool, pull the
switch trigger without pressing the lock-off button. To
turn on the lamp with the tool running, press and hold
the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger. The lamp
goes out 10 seconds after releasing the switch trigger.
►
Fig.8:
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turns off
reduce the
Off Blinking
High speed
High torque
of cut,
base by
lever. For cleaner,
tooth projects
proper cut depth
which
injury. ►
personal
alignment line
base on
cutting line on the workpiece.
1. Alignment line 2. Cutting line 3.
1. Lamp
if
load on
Operation
mode
mode
mode
Overload
alert
secure
below
can
Fig.6:
of
your