Operation
Hold the handle firmly. Switch on the tool and wait until
the wheel attains full speed before lowering gently into
the cut. When the wheel contacts the workpiece, gradu-
ally bear down on the handle to perform the cut. When
the cut is completed, switch off the tool and WAIT UNTIL
THE WHEEL HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP
before returning the handle to the fully elevated position.
CAUTION:
Proper handle pressure during cutting and maximum cut-
ting efficiency can be determined by the amount of
sparks that is produced while cutting. Your pressure on
the handle should be adjusted to produce the maximum
amount of sparks. Do not force the cut by applying exces-
sive pressure on the handle. Reduced cutting efficiency,
premature wheel wear, as well as, possible damage to
the tool, cut-off wheel or workpiece may result.
Cutting capacity
Max. cutting capacity varies depending upon the cutting angle and workpiece shape.
Applicable wheel diameter: 355 mm.
Workpiece
shape
Cutting
angle
90°
45°
For tools with the under cover (Fig. 14)
To remove the collected dust from the under cover, place
the tool with its side up and pull the under cover open
after removing the wing bolt as shown in the figure. Be
sure to close and secure the under cover with the wing
bolt after the removal of dust.
Carrying the tool (Fig. 15)
Fold down the tool head to the position where you can
attach the chain to the hook on the handle.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Replacement of carbon brushes (Fig. 16 & 17)
Replace carbon brushes when they are worn down to the
limit mark. Both identical carbon brushes should be
replaced at the same time.
To maintain product safety and reliability, repairs, mainte-
nance or adjustment should be carried out by a Makita
Authorized Service Center.
A
115 mm
119 mm
115 mm
106 mm
A
A x B
A
115 mm x 130 mm
102 mm x 194 mm
70 mm x 233 mm
115 mm x 103 mm
B
A
137 mm
100 mm
A
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