10
Rip fence (guide rule) (Accessory)
(Fig. 21)
The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accurate
straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against
the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with the
screw on the front of the base. It also makes repeated
cuts of uniform width possible.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
Adjusting for accuracy of 90° cut (vertical
cut)
This adjustment has been made at the factory. But if it is
off, adjust the adjusting screws with a hex wrench while
inspecting 90° the blade with the base using a triangular
rule or square rule, etc.
(Fig. 22 & 23)
Replacing carbon brushes (Fig. 24)
Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the
carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same
time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps.
Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones
and secure the brush holder caps.
(Fig. 25)
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized Service 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 regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Saw blades
• Rip fence (Guide rule)
• Hex wrench 5
• Dust nozzle
• Makita genuine battery and charger
NOTE:
• Some items in the list may be included in the tool
package as standard accessories. They may differ
from country to country.
Noise
ENG905-1
The typical A-weighted noise level determined according
to EN60745:
Model DSS500
Sound pressure level (L
pA
): 75 dB (A)
Uncertainty (K): 3 dB (A)
The noise level under working may exceed 80 dB (A).
Model DSS501
Sound pressure level (L
pA
): 76 dB (A)
Uncertainty (K): 3 dB (A)
The noise level under working may exceed 80 dB (A).
Wear ear protection.
Vibration
ENG900-1
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determined
according to EN60745:
Work mode: cutting wood
Vibration emission (a
h,W
): 2.5 m/s
2
or less
Uncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s
2
ENG901-1
• The declared vibration emission value has been
measured in accordance with the standard test method
and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
• The declared vibration emission value may also be
used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
WARNING:
• The vibration emission during actual use of the power
tool can differ from the declared emission value
depending on the ways in which the tool is used.
• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the
operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in
the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts
of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool
is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to
the trigger time).
For European countries only
ENH101-16
EC Declaration of Conformity
We Makita Corporation as the responsible
manufacturer declare that the following Makita
machine(s):
Designation of Machine:
Cordless Circular Saw
Model No./ Type: DSS500, DSS501
are of series production and
Conforms to the following European Directives:
2006/42/EC
And are manufactured in accordance with the following
standards or standardised documents:
EN60745
The technical documentation is kept by:
Makita International Europe Ltd.
Technical Department,
Michigan Drive, Tongwell,
Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15 8JD, England
30. 1. 2009
Tomoyasu Kato
Director
Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi, 446-8502, JAPAN
