Manual Makita HS6100 (page 7 of 18) (English, German, Dutch, Danish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Spanish)

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Lower guard function

18. Check lower guard for proper closing before

each use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard

does not move freely and close instantly. Never

clamp or tie the lower guard into the open

position. If saw is accidentally dropped, 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.

19. 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.

20. Lower guard may be retracted manually only for

special cuts such as “plunge cuts” and

“compound cuts.” Raise lower guard by

retracting handle and as soon as blade enters

the material, the lower guard must be released.

For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate

automatically.

21. Always observe that the lower guard is covering

the blade before placing 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.

22. 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 per-

sonal injury.

Additional safety warnings

23. Use extra caution when cutting damp wood,

pressure treated lumber, or wood containing

knots. Maintain smooth advancement of tool without

decrease in blade speed to avoid overheating the

blade tips.

24. Do not attempt to remove cut material when

blade is moving. Wait until blade stops before

grasping cut material. Blades coast after turn off.

25. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all

nails from lumber before cutting.

26. 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. As examples, Fig. A illustrates the RIGHT

way to cut off the end of a board, and Fig. B the

WRONG way. If the workpiece is short or small,

clamp it down. DO NOT TRY TO HOLD SHORT

PIECES BY HAND!

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27. Before setting the tool down after completing a

cut, be sure that the lower guard has closed and

the blade has come to a complete stop.

28. Never attempt to saw with the circular saw held

upside down in a vise. This is extremely

dangerous and can lead to serious accidents.

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29. Some material contains chemicals which may be

toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation

and skin contact. Follow material supplier safety

data.

30. Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on the

saw blade.

31. Always use blades recommended in this manual.

Do not use any abrasive wheels.

32. 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.

Fig. A

Fig. B

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