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Cordless Steel Rod Cutter

DSC251

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Before installing and operating this machine, read, understand and follow 

all instructions and operating procedures. Keep this Instruction Manual with 

the machine.

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Summary of Contents for DSC251ZK

Page 1: ...C251 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Before installing and operating this machine read understand and follow all instructions and operating procedures Keep this Instruction Manual with the machine ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use ...

Page 2: ... while machine is operating Turn power off before servicing Symbols The following show the symbols used for the equip ment Be sure that you understand their meaning before use Cd Ni MH Li ion Only for EU countries Do not dispose of electric equipment or battery pack together with household waste material In observance of the European Directives on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment and Batter...

Page 3: ...This may cause overheating fire and explosion due to short circuit 5 Guard against an electric shock Do not touch the power plug with a wet or damp hands as this may result in an electric shock 6 Consider the work area environment Do not expose the charger and battery to rain or use them in damp or wet locations as this may cause overheating or electric shock Keep the work area well lighted Workin...

Page 4: ...ctric shock or short circuit resulting in fire 10 Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury 11 When charging outdoors use a cabtyre cable or a cabtyre extension cord Use only the accessories or attachments described in this Instruction Manual and the Makita catalog Use of any ...

Page 5: ...etter and safer at the rate for which it was designed 2 Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired 3 Disconnect the plug from the power source and or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing power tools Such pre ventive safety...

Page 6: ...f the blades fly off and can cause serious personal injury 2 Keep bystanders away from operations Even with the Dust Bag fitted damaged blades or hot debris can fly out of the bag resulting in serious personal injury 3 Sparking may occur when cutting with Tipped Saw Blades Do not use the tool where there is the risk of fire or explosion 4 Cutting with Tipped Saw Blades is noisy Consider the work a...

Page 7: ...t 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 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 c...

Page 8: ...using injury to you or someone around you CAUTION Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly If the cartridge does not slide in easily it is not being inserted correctly Battery protection system Lithium ion battery with star marking 1 Fig 3 Fig 3 1 Star marking Lithium ion batteries with a star marking are equipped with a protection system This system automatically cuts off power to the tool t...

Page 9: ...he Lock Button will not come up when it is released the Tipped Saw will be prevented from rotating when the tool is operated resulting in damage to parts and the motor to burn out CAUTION Slide the Switch to the l posi tion and ensure it stays there and does not move Then push down on the rear of the Switch to ensure that the Switch moves to the O position automatically CAUTION Ensure that the bol...

Page 10: ...itch which will cause the Switch to move to the O position and turn off the motor CAUTION This tool is designed to cut rebar Please contact the manufacturer or your local dealer if you want to cut other materials Cutting other materials will damage the Tipped Saw blades Caution when cutting 1 Ensure that the Tipped Saw blade is well away from the material to be cut before switching on 2 Slow down ...

Page 11: ...nditions The tool is overloaded The tool overheats The battery capacity is not enough If the tool is repeatedly operated under these condi tions the protection system will lock the tool Overload protection If the tool is overloaded during cutting it will automati cally stop In this situation turn the tool off and remove the cause of the overload then restart the tool Protection lock When the prote...

Page 12: ...d washer 6 Remove the Tipped Saw Guide and the Tipped Saw How to replace the Tipped Saw CAUTION Use only Makita supplied Tipped Saw If reusing a Tipped Saw ensure it is not worn chipped or damaged CAUTION Use only a Tipped Saw with three holes which fit the pins on the output shaft of the tool Other type of saws cannot be used CAUTION Install a Tipped Saw in the correct direction If incorrect the ...

Page 13: ...aintenance NOTICE Never use gasoline benzine thinner alcohol or the like Discoloration deformation or cracks may result 1 Fig 14 Fig 14 1 Dust Cover Remove the Dust Cover from the air vent and clean it for proper air circulation CAUTION Clean the Dust Cover when it becomes clogged Continuing operation with a clogged dust cover may damage the tool ...

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Page 16: ...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 DSC251 ENEU 1806 EN 20161019 ...

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