Plunge Cut Circular Saw
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1. Tr a k ta ular Saw E DOUBLE INSULATION ENGLISH Original instructions SPECIFICATIONS Model SP6000 Blade diameter 165 mm at 90 56 mm Max cutting depth at 45 40 mm at 48 38 mm No load speed min 2 000 5 800 Overall length 341 mm Net weight 4 4 kg Safety class 8 1 Due to our continuing program of research and development the specifications herein are subject to change without notice Specifications may differ from country to country Weight according to EPTA Procedure 01 2003 END201 6 Symbols The following show the symbols used for the equipment Be sure that you understand their meaning before use OT Read instruction manual DOUBLE INSULATION Only for EU countries Do not dispose of electric equipment together with household waste material In observance of European Directive 2012 19 EU on waste electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law electric equipment that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility ENE067 1 Intended use The tool is specially intended for performing plunge cuts In addition lengthways and crossways straight cuts and mitre cuts with angles in wood can also be performed while in firm contact with the workpiece If the tool is equipped with the special saw blade for aluminium the2. bevel angle To get the left 1 bevel angle loosen the clamping screws in front and back tilt the tool handle slightly to the right and push two bevel angle shifting levers at the same time in the direction of arrow which has a marking 1 And then tilt the tool handle to the left while pushing these two levers at the same time Secure the base with the clamping screws NOTE Returning the blade to the right angle makes the shifting lever return to 0 by itself Sighting 1 Base 2 Cutting line When using the tool without guide rail accessory For straight cuts align the A position on the front of the base with your cutting line For 45 bevel cuts align the B position with it When using the tool with guide rail accessory For both straight cuts and 45 bevel cuts always align the A position on the front of the base with your cutting line Switch action 1 1 Lock off button 2 Switch trigger ZN A CAUTION Before plugging in the tool always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the OFF position when released To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled a lock off button is provided To start the tool push in the lock off button and pull the switch trigger Release the switch trigger to stop Speed adjusting dial 1 Speed adjusting dial The tool speed can be adjusted by turning the adjusting dial Higher speed is obtained when the dial is
3. manual Do not use any abrasive wheels 31 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 32 Wear a dust mask and hearing protection when use the tool SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product gained from repeated use replace strict adherence to safety rules for the subject product MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION A CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool Adjusting depth of cut 1 Clamping screw 2 Blade lower limit stopper ACAUTION After adjusting the depth of cut always tighten the clamping screw securely Loosen the clamping screw on the depth guide and move the blade lower limit stopper to the desired depth on the scale plate At the desired depth of cut tighten the clamping screw firmly 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 dangerous KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury NOTE Setting the blade lower limit stopper to the desired depth on the scale plate allow
4. turned in the direction of number 6 lower speed is obtained when it is turned in the direction of number 1 Refer to the table to select the proper speed for the workpiece to be cut However the appropriate speed may differ with the type or thickness of the workpiece In general higher speeds will allow you to cut workpieces faster but the service life of the blade will be reduced Number min 1 2 000 2 500 3 500 4 500 5 500 5 800 olaln lw Acaution The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 6 and back to 1 Do not force it past 6 or 1 or the speed adjusting function may no longer work The speed adjusting dial is not for using low speed rated saw blades but for obtaining a speed which is suitable to material of workpiece Use only saw blades which are rated for at least the maximum no load speed stated in the SPECIFICATIONS The tools eguipped with electronic function are easy to operate because of the following features Overload protector When the tool is overloaded and current flows above a certain level the tool automatically stops to protect motor Constant speed control Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed Possible to get fine finish because the rotating speed is kept constant even under load condition Soft start feature Soft start because of suppressed starting shock ASSEMBLY ACAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched
5. Never use gasoline benzine thinner alcohol or the like Discoloration deformation or cracks may result Adjusting for accuracy of 90 and 45 cut vertical and 45 cut This adjustment has been made at the factory But if it is off adjust the adjusting screws with a hex wrench while inspecting 90 or 45 the blade with the base using a triangular rule or square rule etc 1 Adjusting screw for 90 1 Adjusting screw for 45 NOTE Adjusting for accuracy of 22 5 48 and 1 cut cannot be performed Replacing carbon brushes 1 Limit mark Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly Replace when they wear down to the limit mark Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time Use only identical carbon brushes 1 Screwdriver 2 Brush holder cap Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps Take out the worn carbon brushes insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY repairs any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers always using Makita replacement parts OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ACAUTION These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons Only use access
6. ad to dangerous kickback and possible serious injury Release switch wait for blade to stop and then withdraw tool Realign tool on new cut line and start cut again Attempt to avoid positioning which exposes operator to chips and wood dust being ejected from saw Use eye protection to help avoid injury When using with guide rail accessory 1 Adjusting screws Place the tool on the rear end of guide rail Turn two adjusting screws on the tool base so that the tool slides smoothly without a clatter Hold the tool firmly The tool is provided with both a front grip and rear handle Use both to best grasp the tool Turn on the tool press down the tool to the preset depth of cut and cut the splinterguard along the full length with a stroke The edge of the splinterguard corresponds to the cutting edge When bevel cutting with the guide rail slide the slide lever on the tool base so that the tool does not fall down on its side 1 Slide lever Move the slide lever on the tool base in the direction of arrow so that it engages the undercut groove in the guide rail Rip fence guide rule Accessory 1 Rip fence Guide rule The handy rip fence allows you to do extra accurate straight cuts Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with the screws on the front and the back of the base It also makes repeated cuts of uniform width possible Overturning the
7. ath Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released Additional safety warnings 22 23 24 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 Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving Wait until blade stops before grasping cut material Blades coast after turn off Avoid cutting nails Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting 25 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 1 illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off the end of a board and Fig 2 the WRONG way If the workpiece is short or small clamp it down DO NOT TRY TO HOLD SHORT PIECES BY HAND 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 Never attempt to saw with the circular saw held upside down in a vise This is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious accidents 28 Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and skin contact Follow material supplier safety data 29 Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on the saw blade 30 Always use blades recommended in this
8. ctrical safety 4 Power tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed grounded power tools Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock 5 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded 6 Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock 7 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 of electric shock 8 When operating a power tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock 9 If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable use a residual current device RCD protected supply Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock 10 Use of power supply via a RCD with a rated residual current of 30mA or less is always recommended Personal safety 11 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating pow
9. e binding Always use blades with correct size and shape diamond versus round of arbour holes Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically causing loss of control Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw for optimum performance and safety of operation Kickback causes and related warnings kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched bound or misaligned saw blade causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator when the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator if the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator Kickback is the result of saw misuse and or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below 9 10 11 12 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 When blade is bindi
10. er tools may result in serious personal injury 12 Use personal protective equipment Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries 13 Prevent unintentional starting Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and or battery pack picking up or carrying the tool Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents 14 Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury 15 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations 16 17 Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities ensure these are connected and properly used Use of dust collection can reduce dust related hazards Power tool use and care 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Do not force the power tool Use the correct power tool for your application The correct power tool will do the job bet
11. ing only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained Follow instruction for lubricating and changing accessories Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease GEBO31 5 CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY WARNINGS Cutting procedures 1 DANGER Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle or motor housing If both hands are holding the saw they cannot be cut by the blade Do not reach underneath the workpiece The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg Secure the workpiece to a stable platform It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure blade binding or loss of control A typical illustration of proper hand support workpiece support and supply cord routing if applicable Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord Contact with a live wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool live and could give the operator an electric shock When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of blad
12. lade 4 Inner flange 1 Vacuum cleaner 2 Dust port When you wish to perform clean cutting operation connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool Connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the dust port as shown in the figure OPERATION Section cutting ordinary sawing ACAUTION Be sure to move the tool forward in a straight line gently Forcing or twisting the tool will result in overheating the motor and dangerous kickback possibly causing severe injury Never approach any part of your body under the tool base when section cutting especially at starting Doing so may cause serious personal injuries The blade is exposed under the tool base Hold the tool firmly The tool is provided with both a front grip and rear handle Use both to best grasp the tool If both hands are holding saw they cannot be cut by the blade Set the front of base on the workpiece to be cut without the blade making any contact Then push in the lock off button and turn the tool on and wait until the blade attains full speed Now press down the saw head slowly to the preset depth of cut and 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 of advance uniform If the cut fails to properly follow your intended cut line do not attempt to turn or force the tool back to the cut line Doing so may bind the blade and le
13. ng or when interrupting a cut for any reason release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or kickback may occur Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding When restarting a saw in the workpiece centre the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are not engaged into the material If saw blade is binding it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade pinching and kickback Large panels tend to sag under their own weight Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel 14 16 To avoid kickback do support board or panel near the cut os Do not support board or panel away from the cut Do not use dull or damaged blades Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction blade binding and kickback Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making cut If blade adjustment shifts while cutting it may cause binding and kickback Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or other blind areas The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause kickback ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with both hands NEVER
14. off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool Hex wrench storage 1 Hex wrench Hex wrench is stored on the tool To remove hex wrench just pull it out To install hex wrench place it on the grip and insert it as far as it will go Removing or installing saw blade ACAUTION Do not use saw blades which do not comply with the characteristics specified in these instructions Use only saw blades which are rated for at least the maximum no load speed stated in the SPECIFICATIONS Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up at the front of the tool Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove the blade To remove the blade push in the lock off button to unlock the upper limit stopper 1 Lock off button 2 Locking lever Turn the locking lever to lock the saw head for replacing a blade 1 Locking lever With the lock off button depressed and the locking lever turned lower the handle so that the lock pin fits in the groove formed by the locking lever and the depth guide with scale plate Make sure that the lock pin fits in the groove Press the shaft lock fully so that the blade cannot revolve and use the wrench to loosen the hex bolt counterclockwise Then remove the hex bolt outer flange and blade 1 Hex wrench 2 Shaft lock To install the blade follow the removal procedure in reverse BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT CLOCKWISE SECURELY 1 Hex bolt 2 Outer flange 3 Saw b
15. ory or attachment for its stated purpose If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories ask your local Makita Service Center Saw blades Guide rail Rip fence Guide rule Miter gauge Clamp Hex wrench Sheet set for guide rail Rubber sheet set for guide rail Position sheet set for guide rail NOTE Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories They may differ from country to country Makita Jan Baptist Vinkstraat 2 3070 Belgium Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi Japan 884683J228 www makita com
16. place your hand leg or any part of your body under the tool base or behind the saw especially when making cross cuts If kickback occurs the saw could easily jump backwards over your hand leading to serious personal injury 17 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 Guard function 18 19 20 21 Check quard for proper closing before each use Do not operate the saw if guard does not move freely and enclose the blade instantly Never clamp or tie the quard so that the blade is exposed If saw is accidentally dropped guard may be bent Check to make sure that guard moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part in all angles and depths of cut Check the operation and condition of the guard return spring If the guard and the spring are not operating properly they must be serviced before use Guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts gummy deposits or a build up of debris Assure that the base plate of the saw will not shift while performing the plunge cut when the blade bevel setting is not at 90 Blade shifting sideways will cause binding and likely kick back Always observe that the 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 p
17. rip fence guide rule also works as a sub base for the tool 11 Plunge cutting Cutting out 1 Rear edge of tool base 2 Fixed stop WARNING To avoid a kickback be sure to observe the following instructions When using the tool without quide rail Place the tool on the workpiece with the rear edge of tool base against a fixed stop or equivalent which is devised by an operator When using the tool with guide rail Place the tool on the guide rail with the rear edge of tool base against a fixed stop or eguivalent which is clamped on the guide rail Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the front grip and the other on the tool handle Then push in the lock off button and turn the tool on and wait until the blade attains full speed Now press down the saw head slowly to the preset depth of cut and simply move the tool forward to the desired plunge position NOTE The markings on the side of the blade guard show the absolute front and the absolute rear cutting points of the saw blade A for diameter 160 mm and B for diameter 165 mm at the maximum cutting depth and using the guide rail Guide device accessories Use of the miter gauge accessory allows exact miter cuts with angles and fitting works Use of the clamp accessory ensures firm hold of workpiece on the table MAINTENANCE ACAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance
18. s rough depth of cut For accurate depth of cut measure the actual protrusion of saw blade below the tool base Quick stop button for 2 to 3 mm depth of cut when using guide rail accessory 1 Quick stop button This tool has the quick stop button for 2 to 3 mm depth of cut on the gear housing aside the rear handle when using guide rail This is used when avoiding splinter on the workpiece in the cut Make a pass of the 2 to 3 mm first cut and then make another pass of usual cut To obtain the 2 to 3 mm depth of cut push in the stop button toward the saw blade This is convenient for avoiding splinter on the workpiece To release the depth of cut from this position for free depth of cut just pull the button back 1 Quick stop button 1 Clamping screws 2 Tool base 1 Positive stopper Turn the positive stopper so that the arrow on it points one of two positions vertical for 22 5 horizontal for 45 Loosen the clamping screws in front and back Then tilt the tool base until it stops and secure the base with the clamping screws To get 48 bevel angle move the lever to 48 marking as far as it will go Turn the positive stopper so that the arrow on it points to the horizontal position Then tilt the tool base until it stops and secure the base with the clamping screws 1 Lever Tilting to the left 1 Bevel angle shifting lever The tool can be tilted to the left 1
19. ter and safer at the rate for which it was designed 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 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 preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain power tools Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power too s operation If damaged have the power tool repaired before use Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control Use the power tool accessories and tool bits etc in accordance with these instructions taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation Service 25 26 27 Have your power tool serviced by a gualified repair person us
20. the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time ENH101 17 For European countries only EC Declaration of Conformity Makita declares that the following Machine s Designation of Machine Plunge Cut Circular Saw Model No Type SP6000 Conforms to the following European Directives 2006 42 EC They are manufactured in accordance with the following standard or standardized documents EN60745 The technical file in accordance with 2006 42 EC is available from Makita Jan Baptist Vinkstraat 2 3070 Belgium 31 12 2013 Yasushi Fukaya Director Makita Jan Baptist Vinkstraat 2 3070 Belgium GEA005 3 General Power Tool Safety Warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future reference The term power tool in the warnings refers to your mains operated corded power tool or battery operated cordless power tool Work area safety 1 Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents 2 Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes 3 Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control Ele
21. tool can be used for sawing aluminium ENF002 2 Power supply The tool should be connected only to a power supply of the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate and can only be operated on single phase AC supply They are double insulated and can therefore also be used from sockets without earth wire ENG905 1 Noise The typical A weighted noise level determined according to EN60745 Sound pressure level Lpa 81 dB A Sound power level Lwa 92 dB A Uncertainty K 3 dB A Wear ear protection ENG900 1 Vibration The vibration total value tri axial determined according to EN60745 vector sum Work mode cutting wood Vibration emission anw 2 5 m s or less Uncertainty K 1 5 m s Work mode cutting metal Vibration emission Ah m 2 5 m s or less Uncertainty K 1 5 m s ENG901 1 The declared vibration emission value has been measured in accordance with the standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another The declared vibration emission value may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure WARNING The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared emission value depending on the ways in which the tool is used Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as
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