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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 careful not to drop or strike battery.

9. 

Do not use a damaged battery.

10. 

The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject 

to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require-

ments. 

For commercial transports e.g. by third parties, 

forwarding agents, special requirement on pack

-

aging and labeling must be observed. 

For preparation of the item being shipped, consult-

ing an expert for hazardous material is required. 

Please also observe possibly more detailed 

national regulations. 

Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the 

battery in such a manner that it cannot move 

around in the packaging.

11. 

Follow your local regulations relating to dis-

posal of battery.

12. 

Use the batteries only with the products 

specified by Makita.

 Installing the batteries to 

non-compliant products may result in a fire, exces

-

sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.

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CAUTION:

 

Only use genuine Makita batteries.

 

Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that 

have been altered, may result in the battery bursting 

causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will 

also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and 

charger.

Tips for maintaining maximum 

battery life

1. 

Charge the battery cartridge before completely 

discharged. Always stop tool operation and 

charge the battery cartridge when you notice 

less tool power.

2. 

Never recharge a fully charged battery car

-

tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery 

service life.

3. 

Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-

perature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let 

a hot battery cartridge cool down before 

charging it.

4. 

Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use 

it for a long period (more than six months). 

Important safety instructions for 

wireless unit

1. 

Do not disassemble or tamper with the wire-

less unit.

2. 

Keep the wireless unit away from young chil-

dren. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical 

attention immediately.

3. 

Use the wireless unit only with Makita tools.

4. 

Do not expose the wireless unit to rain or wet 

conditions.

5. 

Do not use the wireless unit in places where 

the temperature exceeds 50°C (122°F).

6. 

Do not operate the wireless unit in places 

where medical instruments, such as heart 

pace makers are near by.

7. 

Do not operate the wireless unit in places 

where automated devices are near by.

 If oper-

ated, automated devices may develop malfunction 

or error.

8. 

The wireless unit can produce electromagnetic 

fields (EMF) but they are not harmful to the 

user.

9. 

The wireless unit is an accurate instrument. Be 

careful not to drop or strike the wireless unit.

10. 

Avoid touching the terminal of the wireless 

unit with bare hands or metallic materials.

11. 

Always remove the battery on the tool when 

installing the wireless unit.

12. 

When opening the lid of the slot, avoid the 

place where dust and water may come into the 

slot. Always keep the inlet of the slot clean.

13. 

Always insert the wireless unit in the correct 

direction.

14. 

Do not press the wireless activation button 

on the wireless unit too hard and/or press the 

button with an object with a sharp edge.

15. 

Always close the lid of the slot when 

operating.

16. 

Do not remove the wireless unit from the slot 

while the power is being supplied to the tool.

 

Doing so may cause a malfunction of the wireless 

unit.

17. 

Do not remove the sticker on the wireless unit.

18. 

Do not put any sticker on the wireless unit.

19. 

Do not leave the wireless unit in a place where 

static electricity or electrical noise could be 

generated.

20. 

Do not leave the wireless unit in a place sub

-

ject to high heat, such as a car sitting in the 

sun.

21. 

Do not leave the wireless unit in a dusty or 

powdery place or in a place corrosive gas 

could be generated.

22. 

Sudden change of the temperature may bedew 

the wireless unit. Do not use the wireless unit 

until the dew is completely dried. 

23. 

When cleaning the wireless unit, gently wipe 

with a dry soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thin-

ner, conductive grease or the like.

24. 

When storing the wireless unit, keep it in the 

supplied case or a static-free container.

25. 

Do not insert any devices other than Makita 

wireless unit into the slot on the tool.

26. 

Do not use the tool with the lid of the slot dam-

aged.

 Water, dust, and dirt come into the slot may 

cause malfunction.

27. 

Do not pull and/or twist the lid of the slot more 

than necessary.

 Restore the lid if it comes off 

from the tool.

28. 

Replace the lid of the slot if it is lost or 

damaged.

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Summary of Contents for DSP600PT2J

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Plunge Cut Saw DSP600 DSP601 ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use ...

Page 2: ...s also intended for rip and cross cuts in wood If the tool is equipped with proper circular saw blade the tool can be used for sawing aluminum plas tic mineral contained plastic and similar materials Noise The typical A weighted noise level determined accord ing to EN62841 Model DSP600 Sound pressure level LpA 92 dB A Sound power level LWA 103 dB A Uncertainty K 3 dB A Model DSP601 Sound pressure ...

Page 3: ...the risk of electric shock 7 Power tools can produce electromagnetic fields EMF that are not harmful to the user However users of pacemakers and other similar medical devices should contact the maker of their device and or doctor for advice before operating this power tool Personal Safety 1 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool...

Page 4: ...desig nated battery packs Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire 3 When battery pack is not in use keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips coins keys nails screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another Shorting the battery termi nals together may cause burns or a fire 4 Under abusive conditions liquid may be ...

Page 5: ...rective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding 3 When restarting a saw in the workpiece centre the saw blade in the kerf so that the saw teeth are not engaged into the material If a saw blade binds it may walk up or kickback from the work piece as the saw is restarted 4 Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade pinching and kickback Large panels tend to sag under their own weight...

Page 6: ...ter that is marked on the tool or specified in the man ual Use of an incorrectly sized blade may affect the proper guarding of the blade or guard opera tion which could result in serious personal injury 11 Keep blade sharp and clean Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades slows saw and increases potential for kickback Keep blade clean by first removing it from tool then cleaning it with gum and pitc...

Page 7: ...ain or wet conditions 5 Do not use the wireless unit in places where the temperature exceeds 50 C 122 F 6 Do not operate the wireless unit in places where medical instruments such as heart pace makers are near by 7 Do not operate the wireless unit in places where automated devices are near by If oper ated automated devices may develop malfunction or error 8 The wireless unit can produce electromag...

Page 8: ...ll the battery cartridge forcibly If the cartridge does not slide in easily it is not being inserted correctly NOTE The tool does not work with only one battery cartridge Tool battery protection system The tool is equipped with a tool battery protection sys tem This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to extend tool and battery life The tool will auto matically stop during operation i...

Page 9: ...g 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 1 1 Mode 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...

Page 10: ...d the saw blade This is convenient for avoiding splinter on the workpiece To release the depth of cut from this position for free depth of cut just pull the button back Bevel cutting Loosen the clamping screws Set for the desired angle by tilting accordingly then tighten the clamping screws securely 1 1 2 1 Clamping screw 2 Bevel scale plate 2 1 2 1 Sub base Optional accessory 2 Clamping screw Pos...

Page 11: ... the front of the base with your cutting line Switch action WARNING Before installing the battery car tridge 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 button may result in unintentional operation and serious per...

Page 12: ...ing function may no longer work Electronic function The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to operate because of the following features Overload protector When the tool is overloaded and current flows above a certain level the tool automatically stops to protect motor Constant speed control Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed Possible to get fine finish because the ...

Page 13: ... side on which protrusion fits 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 off 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 fro...

Page 14: ...ull the switch trigger Wait until the circular saw blade attains full speed Now press down the saw head slowly to the preset depth of cut and simply move the tool forward over the workpiece surface keeping it flat and advanc ing smoothly until the sawing is completed To get clean cuts keep your sawing line straight and your speed of advance uniform If the cut fails to prop erly follow your intende...

Page 15: ...se 2 Fixed stop When using the tool without guide rail place the tool on the workpiece with the rear edge of tool base against a fixed stop or equivalent which is devised by an operator When using the tool with guide rail place the tool on the guide rail with the rear edge of tool base against a fixed stop or equivalent which is clamped on the guide rail Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the f...

Page 16: ...tail procedures 1 Installing the wireless unit 2 Tool registration for the vacuum cleaner 3 Starting the wireless activation function Installing the wireless unit Optional accessory CAUTION Place the tool on a flat and stable surface when installing the wireless unit NOTICE Clean the dust and dirt on the tool before installing the wireless unit Dust or dirt may cause malfunction if it comes into t...

Page 17: ...ol registration NOTE During the tool registration do not pull the switch trigger or turn on the power switch on the vacuum cleaner NOTE Refer to the instruction manual of the vacuum cleaner too If you wish to activate the vacuum cleaner along with the switch operation of the tool finish the tool registra tion beforehand 1 Install the batteries to the vacuum cleaner and the tool 2 Set the stand by ...

Page 18: ...m cleaner to AUTO 1 1 Stand by switch 4 Push the wireless activation button on the tool briefly The wireless activation lamp will blink in blue 1 2 1 Wireless activation button 2 Wireless activation lamp 5 Pull the switch trigger of the tool Check if the vacuum cleaner runs while the switch trigger is being pulled To stop the wireless activation of the vacuum cleaner push the wireless activation b...

Page 19: ...uum cleaner is available and the tool is running Tool registration Green 20 seconds Ready for the tool registration Waiting for the registration by the vacuum cleaner 2 seconds The tool registration has been finished The wireless activation lamp will start blinking in blue Cancelling tool registration Red 20 seconds Ready for the cancellation of the tool registration Waiting for the cancellation b...

Page 20: ...nd then become red After that press the wireless activation button on the tool in the same way 1 2 1 2 1 Wireless activation button 2 Wireless activation lamp If the cancellation is performed successfully the wire less activation lamps will light up in red for 2 seconds and start blinking in blue NOTE The wireless activation lamps finish blinking in red after 20 seconds elapsed Press the wireless ...

Page 21: ...led into the tool Install the wireless unit correctly The terminal of the wireless unit and or the slot is dirty Gently wipe off dust and dirt on the terminal of the wireless unit and clean the slot The stand by switch on the vacuum cleaner is not set to AUTO Set the stand by switch on the vacuum cleaner to AUTO No power supply Supply the power to the tool and the vacuum cleaner Incorrect operatio...

Page 22: ...es Radio disturbance by other appliances which generate high intensity radio waves Keep the tool and vacuum cleaner away from the appliances such as Wi Fi devices and microwave ovens The vacuum cleaner runs while the tool s switch trigger is not pulled Other users are using the wireless activation of the vacuum cleaner with their tools Turn off the wireless activation button of the other tools or ...

Page 23: ...e Centers always using Makita replacement parts OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual The use of any other accessories or attachments 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 regard ing these accessories ...

Page 24: ...www makita com Makita Europe N V Makita Corporation 3 11 8 Sumiyoshi cho Anjo Aichi 446 8502 Japan Jan Baptist Vinkstraat 2 3070 Kortenberg Belgium 885610B228 EN 20170804 ...

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