INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Plunge Cut Circular Saw
SP6000
007654
DOUBLE INSULATION
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
1
2006/42/EC from 29th December 2009
And are manufactured in accordance with the following
standards or standardised documents:
EN60745
The technical documentation is kept by our authorised
representative in Europe who is:
6.
7.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
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.
a
Makita International Europe Ltd,
Michigan, Drive, Tongwell,
Milton Keynes, MK15 8JD, England
8.
9.
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.
30th January 2009
If operating a power tool in a damp location is
000230
unavoidable, use
a
ground fault circuit
Tomoyasu Kato
Director
interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of an
GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi, JAPAN
Personal Safety
10. 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
GEA005-2
medication.
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
A
moment of inattention while
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
11. 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.
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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
15. 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.
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.
2.
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
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.
Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
3.
Electrical 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.
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.
16. 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
17. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
5.
3
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
18. 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.
2.
Do not reach underneath the workpiece or tool
base. The guard cannot protect you from the
blade below the workpiece. Do not attempt to
remove cut material when blade is moving.
CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off. Wait until
blade stops before grasping cut material.
19. 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.
3.
4.
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
stable platform. It is important to support the
work properly to minimize body exposure, blade
binding, or loss of control.
20. 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.
21. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
22. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
23. 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.
A typical illustration of proper hand support, workpiece
support, and supply cord routing (if applicable).
000157
5.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces 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 shock the operator.
Service
24. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
25. Follow instruction for lubricating and
changing accessories.
6.
7.
When ripping always use
a
rip fence or
straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy
cut and reduces the chance of blade 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.
26. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
GEB031-1
8.
9.
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.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to circular saw safety rules. If you use this tool
unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious
personal injury.
Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback:
−
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;
Danger:
1.
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.
−
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
4
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.
To avoid kickback, do support
board or panel near the cut.
•
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.
000154
•
When blade is binding, 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.
Do not support board or
panel away from the cut.
000156
•
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.
•
Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction,
blade binding and kickback. 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.
•
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.
•
•
•
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 making a "plunge
cut" 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 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.
To minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback.
When cutting operation requires the resting of the
saw on the workpiece, the saw should be rested on
the larger portion and the smaller piece cut off.
5
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!
Fig. 1
000194
•
Never force the saw. Forcing the saw can
cause uneven cuts, loss of accuracy, and
possible kickback. Push the saw forward at
a speed so that the blade cuts without slowing.
000147
10. Check guard 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 guard with the blade
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.
Fig. 2
11. 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.
000150
12. Assure that the guide 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.
17. Never attempt to saw with the circular saw
held upside down in a vise. This is extremely
dangerous and can lead to serious accidents.
13. 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 path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade
to stop after switch is released.
14. Use extra caution when cutting damp wood,
pressure treated lumber, or wood containing
knots. Adjust speed of cut to maintain smooth
advancement of tool without decrease in blade
speed.
000029
15. Avoid Cutting Nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from lumber before cutting.
16. 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
18. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow material
supplier safety data.
6
19. Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on
the saw blade.
20. Always use blades recommended in this
manual. Do not use any abrasive wheels.
Quick stop button for 2 to 3 mm depth of cut
when using guide rail (accessory)
1. Quick stop
1
button
21. Wear
a
dust mask and hearing protection
when use the tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.
007669
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.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
To release the depth of cut from this position for free
depth of cut, just pull the button back.
Adjusting depth of cut
1. Clamping screw
2. Blade lower limit
stopper
1. Quick stop
1
button
2
1
007656
007670
CAUTION:
Bevel cutting
•
After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the
clamping screw securely.
1. Clamping
screws
2. Tool base
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.
1
1
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.
2
007657
NOTE:
•
Setting the blade lower limit stopper to the desired
depth on the scale plate allows rough depth of cut.
For accurate depth of cut, measure the actual
protrusion of saw blade below the tool base.
7
Tilting to the right
NOTE:
Returning the blade to the right angle makes the
shifting lever return to 0° by itself.
•
1. Positive stopper
Sighting
1. Base
2. Cutting line
2
1
A
B
1
007659
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.
007671
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.
1. Lever
1
Switch action
1. Lock-off button
2. Switch trigger
1
2
007660
Tilting to the left
007664
1. Bevel angle
1
shifting lever
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.
007661
The tool can be tilted to the left 1° 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.
Speed adjusting dial
1. Speed adjusting
dial
1
007663
8
Hex wrench storage
The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 2,000
and 5,200 rotations per minute by turning the adjusting
dial. Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in
the direction of number 6; lower speed is obtained when
it is turned in the direction of number 1.
1. Hex wrench
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.
007684
Number
min-1
2,000
2,200
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.
1
2
3
4
5
6
3,100
4,000
4,900
5,200
Removing or installing saw blade
CAUTION:
•
•
•
•
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
5,200 min-1.
Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up
at the front of the tool.
007677
CAUTION:
•
•
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 5,200 min-1.
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
2
The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to
operate because of the following features.
Overload protector
1
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
007662
Turn the locking lever to lock the saw head for replacing
a blade.
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
1. Locking lever
1
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
007655
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
9
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.
•
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 lead 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.
1. Hex wrench
2. Shaft lock
2
1
007658
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 blade
4
3
4. Inner flange
2
1
007672
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
1. Vacuum cleaner
2. Dust port
007674
1
When using with guide rail (accessory)
2
1. Adjusting screws
007673
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.
1
007685
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.
OPERATION
Section cutting (ordinary sawing)
CAUTION:
•
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.
10
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.
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 equivalent which is clamped
on the guide rail.
1. Slide lever
1
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.
007666
NOTE:
Move the slide lever on the tool base in the direction of
arrow so that it engages the undercut groove in the
guide rail.
•
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.
Rip fence (guide rule) (Accessory)
1. Rip fence (Guide
rule)
B
A
A
B
1
007675
007678
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 rip fence (guide rule) also works as a
sub base for the tool.
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
Plunge cutting (Cutting-out)
1. Rear edge of
tool base
2. Fixed stop
1
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
2
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.
007686
WARNING:
To avoid
following instructions.
•
a
kickback, be sure to observe the
When using the tool without guide 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.
11
1. Adjusting screw
for 90 ﾟ
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.
1
ACCESSORIES
007667
CAUTION:
•
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 accessory or
attachment for its stated purpose.
1. Adjusting screw
for 45 ﾟ
1
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
007668
NOTE:
•
Adjusting for accuracy of 22.5° , 48° and -1° cut
cannot be performed.
Hex wrench
Sheet set for guide rail
Rubber sheet set for guide rail
Position sheet set for guide rail
Replacing carbon brushes
1. Limit mark
1
001145
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.
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.
1. Screwdriver
2. Brush holder
cap
1
2
007676
12
13
14
15
Makita Corporation Anjo, Aichi, Japan
884683F228
|