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9. 

Never force the saw. Push the saw forward at a 

speed so that the blade cuts without slowing.

 

Forcing the saw can cause uneven cuts, loss of 

accuracy, and possible kickback.

Lower guard function

1. 

Check the lower guard for proper closing 

before each use. Do not operate the saw if the 

lower guard does not move freely and close 

instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard 

into the open position.

 If the saw is accidentally 

dropped, the lower guard may be bent. Raise the 

lower guard with the retracting handle and make 

sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade 

or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.

2. 

Check the operation of the lower guard spring. 

If the guard and the spring are not operating 

properly, they must be serviced before use.

 

Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to 

damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of 

debris.

3. 

The lower guard may be retracted manually 

only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts” 

and “compound cuts”. Raise the lower guard 

by the retracting handle and as soon as the 

blade enters the material, the lower guard 

must be released.

 For all other sawing, the lower 

guard should operate automatically.

4. 

Always observe that the lower guard is cover-

ing the blade before placing the saw down on 

bench or floor.

 An unprotected, coasting blade 

will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting 

whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it 

takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.

5. 

To check lower guard, open lower guard by 

hand, then release and watch guard closure. 

Also check to see that retracting handle does 

not touch tool housing.

 Leaving blade exposed 

is VERY DANGEROUS and can lead to serious 

personal injury.

Additional safety warnings

1. 

Use extra caution 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 cutting.

4. 

Place the wider portion of the saw base on 

that part of the workpiece which is solidly 

supported, not on the section that will fall off 

when the cut is made. If the workpiece is short 

or small, clamp it down. DO NOT TRY TO HOLD 

SHORT PIECES BY HAND!

5. 

Before setting the tool down after completing a 

cut, be sure that the guard has closed and the 

blade has come to a complete stop.

6. 

Never attempt to saw with the circular saw 

held upside down in a vise. This is extremely 

dangerous and can lead to serious accidents.

7. 

Some material contains chemicals which may 

be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-

tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier 

safety data.

8. 

Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on 

the saw blade.

9. 

Do not use any abrasive wheels.

10. 

Only use the saw blade with the diameter that 

is marked on the tool or specified in the man

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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 pitch remover, hot water or kerosene. 

Never use gasoline.

12. 

Wear a dust mask and hearing protection when 

use the tool.

13. 

Always use the saw blade intended for cutting 

the material that you are going to cut.

Summary of Contents for RS002GD201

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Rear Handle Saw RS002G ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use ...

Page 2: ...ance of 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 us...

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: ...sonal injury Additional safety warnings 1 Use extra caution 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 ...

Page 7: ...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 When disposing the battery cartridge remove it from the tool a...

Page 8: ... the dew is completely dried 24 When cleaning the wireless unit gently wipe with a dry soft cloth Do not use benzine thin ner conductive grease or the like 25 When storing the wireless unit keep it in the supplied case or a static free container 26 Do not insert any devices other than Makita wireless unit into the slot on the tool 27 Do not use the tool with the lid of the slot damaged Water dust ...

Page 9: ...r a few seconds 1 2 1 Indicator lamps 2 Check button Indicator lamps Remaining capacity Lighted Off Blinking 75 to 100 50 to 75 25 to 50 0 to 25 Charge the battery The battery may have malfunctioned NOTE Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient temperature the indication may differ slightly from the actual capacity NOTE The first far left indicator lamp will blink when the battery protec...

Page 10: ...ctuates 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 personal injury WARNING NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger without press ing the lock off button A switch in need of repair may result i...

Page 11: ... the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the tool Offset wrench storage When not in use store the offset wrench as shown in the figure to keep it from being lost 1 1 Offset wrench Removing or installing circular saw blade CAUTION Be sure the circular saw blade is installed with teeth pointing up at the front of the tool CAUTION Use only the Mak...

Page 12: ...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 per sonal injury WARNING Make sure that the protrusion a on the inner flange that is positioned outside fits into the saw blade hole a perfectly Moun...

Page 13: ...ON Always be sure that the side grip is installed securely before operation CAUTION Remove the side grip handle when operating bevel cutting If you operate bevel cutting with the side grip handle it may touch the workpiece or your body and cause kickback or personal injury CAUTION Be careful not to hit your fingers against the side grip handle when opening clos ing the lower guard The side grip ha...

Page 14: ...annot be cut by the circular saw blade Set the base on the workpiece to be cut without the circular saw blade making any contact Then turn the tool on and wait until the circular saw blade attains full speed Now simply move the tool forward over the workpiece surface keeping it flat and advancing smoothly until the sawing is completed To get clean cuts keep your sawing line straight and your speed...

Page 15: ...are follow ing items A wireless unit optional accessory A vacuum cleaner which supports the wireless activation function The overview of the wireless activation function setting is as follows Refer to each section for detail procedures 1 Installing the wireless unit 2 Tool registration for the vacuum cleaner 3 Starting the wireless activation function Installing the wireless unit Optional accessor...

Page 16: ...removing the wireless unit If the hooks do not catch the wireless unit close the lid completely and open it slowly again Tool registration for the vacuum cleaner NOTE A Makita vacuum cleaner supporting the wireless activation function is required for the tool registration NOTE Finish installing the wireless unit to the tool before starting the tool registration NOTE During the tool registration do...

Page 17: ...wo or more tool registra tions for one vacuum cleaner finish the tool registra tion one by one Starting the wireless activation function NOTE Finish the tool registration for the vacuum cleaner prior to the wireless activation NOTE Refer to the instruction manual of the vacuum cleaner too After registering a tool to the vacuum cleaner the vacuum cleaner will automatically runs along with the switc...

Page 18: ...fer to the table below for the meaning of the lamp status Status Wireless activation lamp Description Color On Blinking Duration Standby Blue 2 hours The wireless activation of the vacuum cleaner is available The lamp will automatically turn off when no operation is performed for 2 hours When the tool is running The wireless activation of the vacuum cleaner is available and the tool is running Too...

Page 19: ...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 20: ... power button on the vacuum cleaner is turned on Push the wireless activation button briefly and perform the tool registration cancellation procedures again The tool registration procedures for the tool or vacuum cleaner have not finished Perform the tool registration procedures for both the tool and the vacuum cleaner at the same timing Radio disturbance by other appliances which generate high in...

Page 21: ...hould be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers always using Makita replacement parts Adjusting 0 cut accuracy This adjustment has been made at the factory But if it is off you can adjust it as the following procedure 1 Slightly loosen the lever on the bevel scale plate 2 Make the base perpendicular to the blade using a triangular rule or square rule by turning the adjusting scr...

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