Makita DCS552Z - MAINTENANCE; Inspecting the circular saw blade; Replacing carbon brushes

11 ENGLISH
Togetcleancuts,keepyourcutting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circularsawbladeandleadtodangerous
kickbackandpossibleseriousinjury.Releaseswitch,
waitforthecircularsaw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particlesbeingejectedfromthetool.Useeye
protectiontohelpavoidinjury.
Thesightgroovesinthebasemakesiteasytocheck
thedistancebetweenthefrontedgeofthecircularsaw
bladeandtheworkpiecewheneverthecircularsaw
bladeissettothemaximumdepthofcut.
►Fig.13: 1. Cutting line 2. Base 3. Sight grooves
CAUTION: Do not stack materials when cut-
ting them.
CAUTION: Do not cut hardened steel, wood,
plastics, concrete, tile, etc. Cut only mild steel,
aluminum and stainless steel with a suitable
circular saw blade.
CAUTION: Do not touch the circular saw
blade, workpiece or cutting chips with bare hands
immediately after cutting.Theymaybeextremely
hotandcouldburnyourskin.
CAUTION: If the tool is operated continuously
until the battery cartridge has discharged, allow
the tool to rest for 15 minutes before proceeding
with a fresh battery.
Rip fence (Guide rule)
Optional accessory
CAUTION: Make sure that the rip fence is
securely installed in the correct position before
use.Improperattachmentmaycausedangerous
kickback.
►Fig.14: 1.Ripfence(Guiderule)2. Clamping screw
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 posi-
tionwiththeclampingscrewonthefrontofthebase.It
alsomakesrepeatedcutsofuniformwidthpossible.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
CAUTION: Clean out the upper and lower
guards to ensure there is no accumulated metal
chips which may impede the operation of the
lower guarding system.Adirtyguardingsystem
maylimittheproperoperationwhichcouldresultin
seriouspersonalinjury.When using compressed
air to blow metal chips out of the guards, wear a
proper eye and breathing protection.
CAUTION: After each use, clean up the inside
of the dust box and wipe off the saw dust on the
tool.Finemetallicdustmaycomeinsidethetooland
causemalfunctionorare.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
TomaintainproductSAFETYandRELIABILITY,
repairs,anyothermaintenanceoradjustmentshould
beperformedbyMakitaAuthorizedorFactoryService
Centers,alwaysusingMakitareplacementparts.
Inspecting the circular saw blade
• Check the circular saw blade carefully for
cracks or damage before and after each use.
Replace a cracked or damaged circular saw
blade immediately.
• Replace with a new circular saw blade as soon
as it no longer cuts effectively. Continuing to
useadullcircularsawblademaycauseadanger-
ouskickbackand/ormotoroverload.
• Circular saw blades for metal cutter cannot be
re-sharpened.
Replacing carbon brushes
►Fig.15: 1. Limit mark
Checkthecarbonbrushesregularly.
Replacethem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. Useascrewdrivertoremovethebrushholder
caps.
2. Takeouttheworncarbonbrushes,insertthenew
onesandsecurethebrushholdercaps.
►Fig.16: 1. Brush holder cap
3. Insertthebatterycartridgeintothetooland
breakinbrushesbyrunningtoolwithnoloadforabout
1 minute.
4. Checkthetoolwhilerunningandelectricbrake
operation when releasing the switch trigger. If electric
brakeisnotworkingwell,askyourlocalMakitaservice
center for repair.