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15. 

(For European countries only)  

Always use the blade which conforms to EN847-1.

16. 

Place the tool and the parts on a flat and stable 

surface.

 Otherwise the tool or the parts may fall 

and cause an injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING:

 

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity 

with product (gained from repeated use) replace 

strict adherence to safety rules for the subject 

product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety 

rules stated in this instruction manual may cause 

serious personal injury.

Important safety instructions for 

battery cartridge

1. 

Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-

tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery char-

ger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.

2. 

Do not disassemble or tamper the battery 

cartridge.

 It may result in a fire, excessive heat, 

or explosion.

3. 

If operating time has become excessively 

shorter, stop operating immediately. It may 

result in a risk of overheating, possible burns 

and even an explosion.

4. 

If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them 

out with clear water and seek medical atten-

tion right away. It may result in loss of your 

eyesight.

5. 

Do not short the battery cartridge:

(1) 

Do not touch the terminals with any con-

ductive material.

(2) 

Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-

tainer with other metal objects such as 

nails, coins, etc.

(3) 

Do not 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 and use the tool and battery car-

tridge 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. 

Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery 

cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the 

battery cartridge.

 Such conduct may result in a 

fire, excessive heat, or explosion.

9. 

Do not use a damaged battery.

10. 

The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to 

the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. 

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, consulting 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. 

When disposing the battery cartridge, remove 

it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe 

place. Follow your local regulations relating to 

disposal 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.

13. 

If the tool is not used for a long period of time, 

the battery must be removed from the tool.

14. 

During and after use, the battery cartridge may 

take on heat which can cause burns or low 

temperature burns. Pay attention to the han-

dling of hot battery cartridges.

15. 

Do not touch the terminal of the tool imme-

diately after use as it may get hot enough to 

cause burns.

16. 

Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the 

terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery 

cartridge.

 It may result in poor performance or 

breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge.

17. 

Unless the tool supports the use near 

high-voltage electrical power lines, do not use 

the battery cartridge near a high-voltage elec-

trical power lines.

 It may result in a malfunction 

or breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge.

18. 

Keep the battery away from children.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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. 

When not using the battery cartridge, remove 

it from the tool or the charger.

5. 

Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use 

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

Summary of Contents for RS001GM

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Rear Handle Saw RS001G ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use ...

Page 2: ...f the European Directives on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment and Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators and their implementation in accordance with national laws electric equipment and batteries and battery pack s that have reached the end of their life must be col lected separately and returned to an envi ronmentally compatible recycling facility Intended use The ...

Page 3: ...here is an increased risk of elec tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded 3 Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con ditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock 4 Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk ...

Page 4: ...ean and free from oil and grease Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations 9 When using the tool do not wear cloth work gloves which may be entangled The entangle ment of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may result in personal injury Battery tool use and care 1 Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufact...

Page 5: ...ng procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below 1 Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your arms to resist kickback forces Position your body 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...

Page 6: ...aution when cutting damp wood pressure treated lumber or wood containing knots Maintain smooth advancement of tool with out decrease in blade speed to avoid overheating the blade tips 2 Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving Wait until blade stops before grasping cut material Blades coast after turn off 3 Avoid cutting nails Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before c...

Page 7: ...ed For preparation of the item being shipped consulting 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 When disposing the battery cartridge remove it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe place Follow your local reg...

Page 8: ... the cartridge does not slide in easily it is not being inserted correctly 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 if the tool or battery is placed under one of the following conditions Overload protection When t...

Page 9: ...ut depth helps to reduce potential for danger ous KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury 1 1 Lever Bevel cutting CAUTION After adjusting the bevel angle always tighten the lever securely Loosen the lever and set for the desired angle by tilting accordingly then tighten the lever securely 1 1 Lever Positive stopper The positive stopper is useful for setting the designated angle quickly Turn the ...

Page 10: ...trigger hard without pressing in the lock off button This can cause switch breakage Electric brake This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake If the tool con sistently fails to quickly stop the circular saw blade after switch lever release have tool serviced at a Makita service center CAUTION The blade brake system is not a substitute for blade guard NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING BL...

Page 11: ...mounting shaft so that the correct side of protrusion on the inner flange faces outward and then place the circular saw blade and outer flange 1 2 3 4 5 1 Mounting shaft 2 Inner flange 3 Circular saw blade 4 Outer flange 5 Hex bolt WARNING BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT COUNTERCLOCKWISE SECURELY Also be careful not to tighten the bolt forcibly Slipping your hand from the hex wrench can cause a pe...

Page 12: ...o prevent the rubber cap from being lost store it on the front of the tool NOTE When not using the vacuum cleaner attach the rubber cap onto the dust nozzle Remove the rubber cap from the dust nozzle and con nect the vacuum cleaner s hose 1 1 Rubber cap When you wish to perform clean cutting operation connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool Connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the dust noz...

Page 13: ...t line Doing so may bind the circular saw blade and lead to dangerous kickback and possible serious injury Release switch wait for cir cular saw 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 Hook CAUTION Always remove the ...

Page 14: ...perly 13 Avoid getting tangled in the lanyard 14 Keep lanyard away from the cutting area of the tool 15 Use multi action and screw gate type cara bineers Do not use single action spring clip carabineers 16 In the event the tool is dropped it must be tagged and removed from service and should be inspected by a Makita Factory or Authorized Service Center 1 1 Hole for lanyard tether strap MAINTENANCE...

Page 15: ...f injury to persons Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose If you need any assistance for more details regard ing these accessories ask your local Makita Service Center Circular saw blade Offset wrench Rip fence Guide rule Front cuff 24 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 co...

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