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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: 

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Always  be  sure  that  the  tool  is  switched  off  and 
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection 
or maintenance. 

 

Replacing carbon brushes 

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001145 

 
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. 

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004038 

 
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. 

1. Brush holder 

cap 

2. Screwdriver 

1. Limit mark 

Summary of Contents for M583

Page 1: ...1 ENGLISH INSTRUCTION MANUAL DOUBLE INSULATION WARNING For your personal safety READ and UNDERSTAND before using SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Circular Saw M583 005337 ...

Page 2: ...ted below may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury The term power tool in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains operated corded power tool or battery operated cordless power tool SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area 1 Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents 2 Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence ...

Page 3: ...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 20 Maintain power tools Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation If damaged have the power tool repaired before use Many accidents are c...

Page 4: ...ody to either side of the blade but not in line with the blade Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator if proper precautions are taken 2 When blade is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop Never attempt to remove the saw f...

Page 5: ...wards cutting whatever is in its path Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released 14 Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on the saw blade 15 DANGER Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving CAUTION Blades coast after turn off 16 Avoid Cutting Nails Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting 17 Place the wider portion of the ...

Page 6: ...ly and returns to the OFF position when released For tool with lock button To start the tool simply pull the switch trigger Release the switch trigger to stop For continuous operation pull the switch trigger and then push in the lock button To stop the tool from the locked position pull the switch trigger fully then release it For tool without lock button To start the tool simply pull the switch t...

Page 7: ... side grip clockwise into the hole in the grip holder Hex wrench storage 004035 When not in use store the hex wrench as shown in the figure to keep it from being lost OPERATION CAUTION 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 possibly causing severe injury Hold the tool firmly Set the base pl...

Page 8: ...1145 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 1 2 004038 To m...

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