Adjusting Depth Of Cut - Makita DCS553 Manual De Instrucciones

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 cut-
ting operation. When the work load is high, the tool will run
in the "high torque mode" for powerful cutting operation.
► Fig.5: 1. Mode indicator
The mode indicator lights up in green when the tool is
running in "high torque mode".
If the tool is operated with excessive load, the mode
indicator will blink in green. The mode indicator stops
blinking and then lights up or turns off if you reduce the
load on the tool.
Mode indicator status
On Off

Adjusting depth of cut

CAUTION:
After adjusting the depth of cut,
always tighten the lever securely.
Loosen the lever and move the base up or down. At the
desired depth of cut, secure the base by tightening the lever.
For cleaner, safer cuts, set cut depth so that no more
than one blade tooth projects below workpiece. Using
proper cut depth helps to reduce potential for danger-
ous KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.
► Fig.6: 1. Lever 2. Loosen 3. Tighten
Sighting
Place the alignment line of the base on your intended
cutting line on the workpiece.
► Fig.7: 1. Alignment line 2. Cutting line 3. Base
Lighting the lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
To turn on the lamp without running the tool, pull the
switch trigger without pressing the lock-off button.
To turn on the lamp with the tool running, press and hold
the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
The lamp goes out 10 seconds after releasing the
switch trigger.
► Fig.8: 1. 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.
Operation
mode
Blinking
High speed
mode
High torque
mode
Overload
alert
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Dust box
WARNING:
Do not operate the tool without the
dust box. Direct contact with the circular saw blade and
scattered saw dust may cause serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Do not touch saw dust and the dust
box with bare hands immediately after the operation.
They may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
CAUTION:
Do not cut the material on which thin-
ner, gasoline, grease, or other chemicals are applied.
The saw dust of such materials can damage the dust box
and result in breakage which can cause personal injury.
CAUTION:
Wear eye protection or goggle
when emptying the dust box.
Saw dust is collected into the dust box. Frequently dump the
saw dust in the dust box to avoid its thermal deformation.
Push the lever on the dust box to open the lid. Dump
the saw dust while the rear of the tool faces downward.
► Fig.9: 1. Lid 2. Lever
► Fig.10
Dust box assembly with inner cover
Optional accessory
Dust box assembly with inner cover avoids its deforma-
tion from the hot saw dust during continuous operation.
Use the hex wrench to loosen the bolt and remove the
original dust box.
► Fig.11: 1. Bolt 2. Hex wrench 3. Original dust box
To attach the dust box assembly with inner cover, follow
the removal procedure in reverse.
NOTICE:
Dispose the saw dust before it accumulates
over the upper end of the inner cover. Failure to do so
may cause thermal deformation of the dust box assembly.
► Fig.12: 1. Inner cover 2. Upper end of the inner cover
Hook
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Always remove the battery when
hanging the tool with the hook.
CAUTION:
Never hook the tool at high locations or
on the surfaces where the tool may lose the balance and fall.
CAUTION:
Do not pull the tool downward
when it is hooked.
CAUTION:
Always fold the hook when operat-
ing the tool.
The hook is convenient for hanging the tool temporarily.
► Fig.13
Attach the hook with the screws as illustrated.
► Fig.14: 1. Hook 2. Screw
To use the hook, simply turn the hook until it snaps into
the open position.
When not in use, always turn the hook until it snaps into
the closed position.
► Fig.15: 1. Open position 2. Closed position