Makita DGA511 User Manual

21 ENGLISH
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 saw-
dust 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.Themosteffectivewaytoaccomplish
this cleaning is with compressed air. If the dust is
being blown out of the guards be sure the proper
eye and breathing protection is used.
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.
Adjusting 0°-cut or 45°-cut accuracy
Thisadjustmenthasbeenmadeatthefactory.Butifitis
off,youcanadjustitasthefollowingprocedure.
1. Loosen the lever and clamping screw on the
front and rear of the tool so that the bevel angle can be
changed. Set the stopper to 0° - 45° bevel angle posi-
tionifyouaregoingtoadjust45°-cutaccuracy.
1
►1. Stopper
2.
Make the base perpendicular or 45° to the circular saw
bladeusingatriangularrulebyturningtheadjustingscrewwith
ahexwrench.Youcanalsouseasquareruletoadjust0°angle.
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►1. Triangular rule
1
2
►1.Adjustingscrewfor0°angle2.Adjustingscrew
for 45° angle
3. Tighten the lever and clamping screw and then
make a test cut to check if desired angle is obtained.
Adjusting the parallelism
Thisadjustmenthasbeenmadeatthefactory.Butifitis
off,youcanadjustitasthefollowingprocedure.
1. Set the tool to the maximum cutting depth.
2. Make sure all levers and screws are tightened.
Slightlyloosenthescrewillustrated.
1
2
A
B
►1. Screw 2. Base
3. While opening the lower guard, move the rear of
thebasesothatthedistanceAandBbecomesequal.

Makita DGA511 Specifications

General

Power source	Battery
Charging time	0.75 h
Battery voltage	18 V
Spindle thread	M14
Idle speed (max)	8500 RPM
Idle speed (min)	3000 RPM
Cutting depth (max)	29 mm
Sound pressure level	79 dB
Grinding disc diameter	125 mm
Sound level uncertainty	3 dB
Vibration level (grinding)	6 m/s²
Vibration level uncertainty (grinding)	1.5 m/s²
Motor type	Brushless motor
Product color	Black, Blue, Silver
Adjustable speed	Yes

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	145 mm
Width	140 mm
Height	382 mm
Weight	3830 g