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CAUTION

1.  Work area safety

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Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or 

dark areas invite accidents.

2.  Keep Children and bystanders away while 

operating a power tool. Distractions can cause 

you to lose control.

3.  Store idle power tools correctly.

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Store idle power tools out of the reach of children 

and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power 

tool or these instructions to operate the power 

tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of 

untrained users.

· 

Do not store the tool and battery in locations 

where the temperature may reach or exceed 50°C 

(122°F), such as a metal box or car in summer.

 

It may shorten the battery service life or result in 

smoke and fire.

4.  Do not force power tools.

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Use the tool at the proper speed and for which the 

tool was designed. Cutting too fast may result in 

damage to the tool or personal injury.

· 

Do not use the tool in a way that could cause the 

motor to lock. It may result in smoke or fire.

5.  Use the power tool for the right application.

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Use the power tool, its attachments and blades 

in accordance with these instructions, taking into 

account the working conditions and the work to 

be performed. Do not use for a big tool operation. 

Using for applications that are different from those 

intended may result in personal injury.

6.  Dress properly.

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Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your 

hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. 

Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught 

in moving parts.

· 

Wear rubber gloves and non-skid safety shoes 

when operating a power tool outdoors. Slippery 

gloves or shoes may result in a personal injury.

7.  Do not abuse a cord of charger.

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Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplug

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ging the power tool.

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Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or 

moving parts.

· 

Make sure a cord is located where it will not be 

stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected 

to damage or stress. Damaged or entangled cords 

increase the risk of electric shock or fire.

8.  Do not overreach.

· 

Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This 

enables better control of the power tool in unex-

pected situations.

9.  Maintain power tools.

· 

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly 

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges 

are less likely to bind and are easier to control. 

Damaged blades may cause personal injury.

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Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and 

grease. Slippery handles may result in personal 

injury.

· 

Check power cord of the charger regularly. 

Damaged cord will increase risk of electric shock 

or short circuit resulting in fire.

10.  Remove any adjusting key or wrench before 

turning the power tool on.

· 

A wrench or key left attached to a rotating part of 

the power tool may result in personal injury.

11.  When charging outdoors, use a cabtyre cable 

or a cabtyre extension cord.

· 

Use only the accessories or attachments 

described in this Instruction Manual and the 

Makita catalog. Use of any other accessories or 

attachments may result in an accident or injury.

12.  Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use 

common sense when operating a power tool.

· 

Do not use a power tool while you are tired or 

under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medica

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tion. A moment of inattention while operating 

power tools may result in serious personal injury.

13.  Check for damaged parts before use.

· 

Check safety covers and other parts that may 

affect the tools function for breakage or damage. If 

damaged, replace or repair before use.

· 

Check for misalignment or binding of moving 

parts, breakage of parts and any other condition 

that may affect the power tool’s operation. If dam-

aged, have the power tool repaired before use. 

Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained 

power tools.

· 

Do not use damaged extension cord. If damaged 

replace it before use. Use of damaged extension 

cord will increase risk of electric shock or short 

circuit resulting in fire.

· 

Do not use the charger if the power cord or power 

plug is damaged or if it is dropped or it is damaged 

in any way. A damaged charger will increase risk 

of electric shock or short circuit resulting in fire.

· 

Do not use a power tool if the switch doesn’t turn 

it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be con-

trolled with the switch is dangerous and must be 

repaired.

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Follow instructions for lubricating and changing 

accessories.

· 

Disconnect the battery from the power tool before 

making any adjustment or changing accessories. 

Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk 

of starting the power tool accidentally.

14.  Have your power tool serviced by a qualified 

repair person using only identical replacement 

parts. This will ensure that the safety of the 

power tool is maintained.

· 

Do not disassemble or modify the battery and 

charger.

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This power tool is designed in conformity with 

safety regulations. Do not modify a power tool.

· 

Have your power tool serviced if it overheats or if 

any other unusual symptoms are observed.

· 

Do not permit an unqualified person to repair the 

tool as this may compromise the tool safety and 

result in accident and personal injury.

15.  Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo

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spheres, such as in the presence of flammable 

liquids, gases or dust.

 Power tools create sparks 

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Summary of Contents for DSC251ZK

Page 1: ...C251 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Before installing and operating this machine read understand and follow all instructions and operating procedures Keep this Instruction Manual with the machine ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use ...

Page 2: ... while machine is operating Turn power off before servicing Symbols The following show the symbols used for the equip ment Be sure that you understand their meaning before use Cd Ni MH Li ion Only for EU countries Do not dispose of electric equipment or battery pack together with household waste material In observance of the European Directives on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment and Batter...

Page 3: ...This may cause overheating fire and explosion due to short circuit 5 Guard against an electric shock Do not touch the power plug with a wet or damp hands as this may result in an electric shock 6 Consider the work area environment Do not expose the charger and battery to rain or use them in damp or wet locations as this may cause overheating or electric shock Keep the work area well lighted Workin...

Page 4: ...ctric shock or short circuit resulting in fire 10 Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury 11 When charging outdoors use a cabtyre cable or a cabtyre extension cord Use only the accessories or attachments described in this Instruction Manual and the Makita catalog Use of any ...

Page 5: ...etter and safer at the rate for which it was designed 2 Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired 3 Disconnect the plug from the power source and or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing power tools Such pre ventive safety...

Page 6: ...f the blades fly off and can cause serious personal injury 2 Keep bystanders away from operations Even with the Dust Bag fitted damaged blades or hot debris can fly out of the bag resulting in serious personal injury 3 Sparking may occur when cutting with Tipped Saw Blades Do not use the tool where there is the risk of fire or explosion 4 Cutting with Tipped Saw Blades is noisy Consider the work a...

Page 7: ...t expose battery cartridge to water or rain A battery short can cause a large current flow overheating possible burns and even a breakdown 6 Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50 C 122 F 7 Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out The battery cartridge can explode in a fire 8 Be c...

Page 8: ...using injury to you or someone around you CAUTION Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly If the cartridge does not slide in easily it is not being inserted correctly Battery protection system Lithium ion battery with star marking 1 Fig 3 Fig 3 1 Star marking Lithium ion batteries with a star marking are equipped with a protection system This system automatically cuts off power to the tool t...

Page 9: ...he Lock Button will not come up when it is released the Tipped Saw will be prevented from rotating when the tool is operated resulting in damage to parts and the motor to burn out CAUTION Slide the Switch to the l posi tion and ensure it stays there and does not move Then push down on the rear of the Switch to ensure that the Switch moves to the O position automatically CAUTION Ensure that the bol...

Page 10: ...itch which will cause the Switch to move to the O position and turn off the motor CAUTION This tool is designed to cut rebar Please contact the manufacturer or your local dealer if you want to cut other materials Cutting other materials will damage the Tipped Saw blades Caution when cutting 1 Ensure that the Tipped Saw blade is well away from the material to be cut before switching on 2 Slow down ...

Page 11: ...nditions The tool is overloaded The tool overheats The battery capacity is not enough If the tool is repeatedly operated under these condi tions the protection system will lock the tool Overload protection If the tool is overloaded during cutting it will automati cally stop In this situation turn the tool off and remove the cause of the overload then restart the tool Protection lock When the prote...

Page 12: ...d washer 6 Remove the Tipped Saw Guide and the Tipped Saw How to replace the Tipped Saw CAUTION Use only Makita supplied Tipped Saw If reusing a Tipped Saw ensure it is not worn chipped or damaged CAUTION Use only a Tipped Saw with three holes which fit the pins on the output shaft of the tool Other type of saws cannot be used CAUTION Install a Tipped Saw in the correct direction If incorrect the ...

Page 13: ...aintenance NOTICE Never use gasoline benzine thinner alcohol or the like Discoloration deformation or cracks may result 1 Fig 14 Fig 14 1 Dust Cover Remove the Dust Cover from the air vent and clean it for proper air circulation CAUTION Clean the Dust Cover when it becomes clogged Continuing operation with a clogged dust cover may damage the tool ...

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