Makita DCC501 Manual De Instrucciones página 15

Sighting
For straight cutting
Align the side edge of the base with your intended
cutting line on the workpiece.
► Fig.5: 1. Side edge of the base 2. Cutting line
For 45° bevel cutting
Align the inner edge of the guide notch in the base with
your intended cutting line on the workpiece.
► Fig.6: 1. Inner edge of the guide notch 2. Cutting
line
Switch action
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 in unintentional operation and serious
personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service center
for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
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.
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
CAUTION:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This can
cause switch breakage.
CAUTION:
The tool starts to brake the
diamond wheel rotation immediately after you
release the switch trigger. Hold the tool firmly to
respond the reaction of the brake when releasing
the switch trigger. Sudden reaction can drop the tool
off your hand and can cause a personal injury.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
press the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
► Fig.7: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button
Shaft lock
Press the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation when
installing or removing a diamond wheel.
► Fig.8: 1. Shaft lock
NOTICE:
Never actuate the shaft lock when the
spindle is moving. The tool may be damaged.
Lighting the lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
To turn on the operation lamp, press and hold the lock-
off button and pull the switch trigger.
The lamp goes out 10 seconds after releasing the
switch trigger.
► Fig.9: 1. Operation lamp
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
Overload alert
If the tool is operated with excessive load, the operation
lamp will blink. In this situation, reduce the load on the
tool, and the lamp stops blinking.
Electronic function
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly cease to function after
the switch trigger is released, have the tool serviced at
a Makita service center.
Automatic speed change function
This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque
mode".
The tool automatically changes the operation mode
depending on the work load. When the work load is low,
the tool will run in the "high speed mode" for quicker
cutting operation. When the work load is high, the tool
will run in the "high torque mode" for powerful cutting
operation.
Soft start feature
This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool by
limiting the start-up torque.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
► Fig.10: 1. Hex wrench
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