Makita XT1501 Instruction Manual

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10• If the tool is operated continuously until the batterycartridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest for15 minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery.1 23006709Hold the tool firmly. The tool is provided with both a frontgrip and rear handle. Use both to best grasp the tool. Ifboth hands are holding saw, they cannot be cut by theblade. Set the base on the workpiece to be cut withoutthe blade making any contact. Then turn the tool on andwait until the blade attains full speed. Now simply movethe tool forward over the workpiece surface, keeping itflat and advancing smoothly until the sawing iscompleted.To get clean cuts, keep your sawing line straight andyour speed of advance uniform. If the cut fails to properlyfollow your intended cut line, do not attempt to turn orforce the tool back to the cut line. Doing so may bind theblade and lead to dangerous kickback and possibleserious injury. Release switch, wait for blade to stop andthen withdraw tool. Realign tool on new cut line, andstart cut again. Attempt to avoid positioning whichexposes operator to chips and wood dust being ejectedfrom saw. Use eye protection to help avoid injury.Rip fence (Guide rule)1 2006710The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accuratestraight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly againstthe side of the workpiece and secure it in position withthe screw on the front of the base. It also makesrepeated cuts of uniform width possible.MAINTENANCECAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and thebattery cartridge is removed before attempting toperform inspection or maintenance.• Clean out the upper and lower guards toensure there is no accumulated sawdust whichmay impede the operation of the lowerguarding system. A dirty guarding system maylimit the proper operation which could result inserious personal injury. The most effective way toaccomplish this cleaning is with compressed air. Ifthe dust is being blown out of the guards besure the proper eye and breathing protection isused.• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol orthe like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks mayresult.Adjusting for accuracy of 90° and 45° cut(vertical and 45° cut)For Model XSS01This adjustment has been made at the factory. But if it isoff, adjust the adjusting screws with a hex wrench whileinspecting 90° or 45° the blade with the base using atriangular rule or square rule, etc.Adjusting for accuracy of 90° cut(vertical cut)For Model XSS02This adjustment has been made at the factory. But if it isoff, adjust the adjusting screws with a hex wrench whileinspecting 90° the blade with the base using atriangular rule or square rule, etc.1 2013978190 450067141. Adjusting screwfor 45 ﾟ(XSS01 only)2. Adjusting screwfor 90 ﾟ1. Triangular rule1. Clamping screw2. Rip fence(Guide rule)1. Rear handle2. Front grip3. Base