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I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L

WARNING:

For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Cordless Circular Saw

Equipped with Electric Blade Brake
185 mm (7-1/4”)
MODEL BSS730

001324

Summary of Contents for BSS730

Page 1: ...I O N M A N U A L WARNING For your personal safety READ and UNDERSTAND before using SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Cordless Circular Saw Equipped with Electric Blade Brake 185 mm 7 1 4 MODEL BSS730 001324 ...

Page 2: ...ctric shock fire and or serious personal injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area 1 Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite acci dents MODEL BSS730 Blade diameter 185 mm 7 1 4 Max Cutting depth at 90 64 mm 2 1 2 at 45 45 mm 1 3 4 at 50 41 mm 1 5 8 No load speed RPM 2 400 min Overall length 375 mm 14 3 4 Net weight 4 0 kg 8 8 lbs Battery Charger DC24SA Input A...

Page 3: ...sult in personal injury 10 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations 11 Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions Tool Use and Care 12 Use clamps or other practical way to secure and su...

Page 4: ...ackwards See Causes and Oper ator Prevention of Kickback Do not reach underneath the work The guard can not protect you from the blade below the work Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving CAUTION Blades coast after turn off Wait until blade stops before grasping cut material 2 Check lower guard for proper closing before each use Do not operate saw if lower guard does not move ...

Page 5: ...tion drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator Kickback is the result of tool misuse and or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precau t...

Page 6: ...f accuracy and possible kickback Push the saw forward at a speed so that the blade cuts without slowing 12 Be aware that this tool is always in an operating condition because it does not have to be plugged into an electrical out let 13 Use extra caution when cutting damp wood pressure treated lumber or wood containing knots Adjust speed of cut to maintain smooth advancement of tool without decreas...

Page 7: ...t be sure that the lower telescoping guard has closed and the blade has come to a complete stop 20 Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and skin contact Follow mate rial supplier safety data SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury SYMBOLS U...

Page 8: ...ose of plug on charger b That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and c That wire size is at least as large as the one specified in the table below 9 Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug replace them immediately 10 Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way take it to a qualified serviceman 11 Do not...

Page 9: ...n cause a large current flow overheating possible burns and even a breakdown 5 Do not store the tool and Battery Car tridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50 C 122 F 6 Do not incinerate the Battery Cartridge even if it is severely damaged or is com pletely worn out The battery cartridge can explode in a fire 7 Be careful not to drop shake or strike bat tery 8 Do not charge ...

Page 10: ...e does not slide in easily it is not being inserted correctly Charging 1 Plug the battery charger into the proper AC voltage source Two charging lights will flash in green color repeatedly 2 Insert the battery cartridge into charger until it stops adjusting to the guide of charger Terminal cover of charger can be opened with inserting and closed with pulling out the battery cartridge 3 When the ba...

Page 11: ...ture on battery is more than approx 70 C two charging lights may flash in red color and when approx 50 C 70 C one charging light in red color If the charging light flashes alternately in green and red color charging is not possible The terminals on the charger or battery cartridge are clogged with dust or the battery cartridge is worn out or damaged Cooling system This charger is equipped with coo...

Page 12: ...own of power The charging time of such battery is longer than usual Trickle charge Maintenance charge If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger to prevent spontaneous discharging after full charge the charger will switch into its trickle charge maintenance charge mode and keep the battery cartridge fresh and fully charged Tips for maintaining maximum battery life 1 Charge the battery cartr...

Page 13: ...us KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury Bevel cutting Loosen the clamping screws in front and back Set for the desired angle 0 50 by tilting accordingly then tighten the clamping screws securely Use the 45 stopper when you do precise 45 angle cutting Turn the lever clockwise fully for bevel cut 0 45 and turn it counterclockwise for 0 50 bevel cuts Sighting For straight cuts align the A positi...

Page 14: ...d at a Makita service center The blade brake system is not a substitute for lower guard NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING LOWER GUARD SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT ASSEMBLY CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the tool Removing or installing saw blade CAUTION Be sure the blade is installed with teeth point...

Page 15: ...ntil it locks in place If you can see the red part on the upper side of the button it is not locked completely Insert it fully until the red part cannot be seen If not it may accidentally fall out of the tool causing injury to you or someone around you 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...

Page 16: ...g so may bind the blade and lead to dangerous kickback and possible serious injury Release switch wait for blade to stop and then withdraw tool Realign tool on new cut line and start cut again Attempt to avoid positioning which exposes operator to chips and wood dust being ejected from saw Use eye protection to help avoid injury Rip fence Guide rule The handy rip fence allows you to do extra accur...

Page 17: ...h holder caps Take out the worn carbon brushes insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps After replacing brushes insert the battery cartridge into the tool and break in brushes by running tool with no load for about 1 minute Then check the tool while running and elec tric brake operation when releasing the switch trigger If elec tric brake is not working well ask your local Makita servi...

Page 18: ...s might present a risk of injury to persons Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories ask your local Makita service center Carbide tipped saw blades Rip fence Guide rule Hex wrench 2 5 Hex wrench 5 Plastic case Combination General purpose blade for fast and smooth rip crosscuts and miters ...

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Page 21: ...21 Fold Cut Stamp Timbre Makita Canada Inc 1950 Forbes Street Whitby Ontario L1N 7B7 ...

Page 22: ...e Paste Paste Paste Paste Paste 1 This product was purchased from Industrial Supply Other Tool Distributor Hardware lumber Store 2 Use of the product is intended for 5 Any comments Home maintenance Other Industrial maintenance Construction trade 3 How did you first learn of Makita Power Tools Catalog Other From dealer Magazine Newspaper Store display 4 Most favored points are Makita Brand Power Fe...

Page 23: ...e Bégin Ville St Laurent Quebec 514 745 5025 1 888 745 5025 H4R 1X1 Montreal Les Saules 1200 St Jean Baptiste Unit 106 Les Saules 418 871 5720 1 800 663 5757 Quebec G2E 5E8 Quebec Nepean 203 Colonnade Road Unit 6 Nepean 613 224 5022 1 888 560 2214 Ontario K2E 7K3 Ottawa London 317 Adelaide St S Unit 117 London 519 686 3115 1 800 571 0899 Ontario N5Z 3L3 Whitby 1950 Forbes St Whitby Ontario L1N 7B7...

Page 24: ...r the Makita tools No dealer or his agent or employee is authorized to extend or enlarge upon this warranty by any verbal or written statement or advertisement MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE AFTER THE ONE YEAR TERM OF THIS WARRANTY This Warranty gives you specific rights The provisions contain...

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