INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Circular Saw

MSS700

DOUBLE INSULATION

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WARNING:

For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model MSS700

Blade diameter 185 mm at 90° 66 mm

Max. cutting depth at 45° 44 mm

No load speed (min

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) 4,700

Overall length

Net weight

286 mm

3.5 kg

Safety class /II

• Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.

• Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! When using electric tools, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Read all these instructions before operating this product and save these instructions.

For safe operations:

1. Keep work area clean.

Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.

2. Consider work area environment.

Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit. Do not use power tools where there is risk to cause fire or explosion.

3. Guard against electric shock.

Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators).

4. Keep children away.

Do not let visitors touch the tool or extension cord.

All visitors should be kept away from work area.

5. Store idle tools.

When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry, high or locked up place, out of reach of children.

6. Do not force the tool.

It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.

7. Use the right tool.

Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Do not use tools for purposes not intended; for example, do not use circular saws to cut tree limbs or logs.

8. Dress properly.

Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protecting hair covering to contain long hair.

9. Use safety glasses and hearing protection.

Also use face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty.

10. Connect dust extraction equipment.

If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities ensure these are connected and properly used.

11. Do not abuse the cord.

Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect it from the socket. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

12. Secure work.

Use clamps or a vice to hold the work. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool.

13. Do not overreach.

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

14. Maintain tools with care.

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubrication and changing accessories. Inspect tool cord periodically and if damaged have it repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace, if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

15. Disconnect tools.

When not in use, before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits and cutters.

16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.

Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on.

17. Avoid unintentional starting.

Do not carry a plugged-in tool with a finger on the switch. Ensure switch is off when plugging in.

18. Use outdoor extension leads.

When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for outdoor use.

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19. Stay alert.

Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.

Do not operate tool when you are tired.

20. Check damaged parts.

Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, free running of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated in this instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service facility. Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.

21. Warning.

The use of any accessory or attachment, other than those recommended in this instruction manual or the catalog, may present a risk of personal injury.

22. Have your tool repaired by a qualified person.

This electric tool is in accordance with the relevant safety requirements. Repairs should only be carried out by qualified persons using original spare parts, otherwise this may result in considerable danger to the user.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

FOR TOOL

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 blade.

2. Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece.

3. 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.

4. Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. Secure the workpiece to a

stable platform. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.

A typical illustration of proper hand support, workpiece support, and supply cord routing (if applicable).

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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.

6. When ripping always use a rip fence or

straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance for blade binding.

7. 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.

8. Never use damaged or incorrect blade

washers or bolts. The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.

9. Causes and operator prevention of kickback;

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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.

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 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.

(1) 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

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(2) 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.

(3) When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center 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.

(4) 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.

To avoid kickback, do support board or panel near the cut.

Do not support board or panel away from the cut.

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(5) Do not use dull or damaged blades.

Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.

(6) 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.

(7) 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.

10. Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly.

Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the

open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.

11. Check the operation and condition of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced

before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris.

12. Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and "compound cuts." Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as soon as blade enters

the material, the lower guard must be released.

For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.

13. Always observe that the lower 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. Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on the saw blade.

15. DANGER:

Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving.

CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.

16. Avoid Cutting Nails.

Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.

17. 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 example, Fig. 1 illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off the end of a board, and Fig. 2 the

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WRONG way. If the workpiece is short or small, clamp it down. DO NOT TRY TO HOLD SHORT

PIECES BY HAND! (Fig. 2)

Fig. 1

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Fig. 2

1. Clamping screw

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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.

Bevel cutting

1. Clamping screw

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18. Never attempt to saw with the circular saw held upside down in a vise. This is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious accidents.

19. Do not use any abrasive wheel.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

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CAUTION:

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool.

Adjusting depth of cut

CAUTION:

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After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the clamping screws securely.

Loosen the clamping screw on the depth guide and move the base up or down. At the desired depth of cut, secure the base by tightening the clamping screw.

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Loosen two clamping screws on the bevel plates on the front and back of the base. Set for the desired angle (0° -

45°) by tilting accordingly, then tighten the clamping screws securely.

Sighting

1. Base plate

B A

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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.

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Switch action

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1. Switch trigger

2. Lock button

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CAUTION:

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Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released.

For tool with lock button

To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.

For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and then push in the lock button.

To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch trigger fully, then release it.

For tool without lock button

To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

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Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.

Removing or installing saw blade

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2 1. Hex wrench

2. Shaft lock

To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in reverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT

CLOCKWISE SECURELY.

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1. Hex bolt

2. Outer flange

3. Saw blade

4. Inner flange

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CAUTION:

The inner flange has a 20 mm diameter on one side and a 19 mm diameter on the other. The side with 19 mm diameter is marked by "19". Use the correct side for the hole diameter of the blade you intend to use. Mounting the blade on the wrong side can result in the dangerous vibration.

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1. Mounting shaft

2. Inner flange

3. 19 mm marking

4. Saw blade

5. Outer flange

6. Hex bolt

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Side grip (auxiliary handle) (Accessory)

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CAUTION:

Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up

• at the front of the tool.

Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove the blade.

To remove the blade, press the shaft lock 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.

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Align the hole in the grip holder with the hole in the blade case (upper blade guard) and secure the grip holder onto the blade case using the screw as shown in the figure. Securely screw the side grip clockwise into the hole in the grip holder.

Hex wrench storage

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When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the figure to keep it from being lost.

OPERATION

CAUTION:

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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.

Hold the tool firmly. Set the base plate on the workpiece to be cut without the blade making any contact. Then turn the tool on and wait until the blade attains full speed.

Now simply move the tool forward over the workpiece surface, keeping it flat and advancing slowly until the sawing is completed. To get clear cuts, keep your sawing line straight and your speed of advancing uniform. the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with the screw on the front of the base. It also makes repeated cuts of uniform width possible.

MAINTENANCE

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CAUTION:

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.

Replacing carbon brushes

1. Limit mark

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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.

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1. Brush holder cap

2. Screwdriver

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Rip fence (Guide rule)

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1. Screw

2. Rip fence

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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.

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The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accurate straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against

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