Makita MT580, MT560 User Manual
Circular Saw
MODEL MT560
MODEL MT580
DOUBLE
INSULATION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model MT560 MT580
Blade diameter 165 mm 185 mm
Max. cutting depth
No load speed (min
Overall length 273 mm 286 mm
Net weight 3.4 kg 3.5 kg
Safety class
at 90° 56 mm 66 mm
at 45° 37 mm 44 mm
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4,700
/II
• Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
• Specifications may differ from country to country.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENA001-2
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.
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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.
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 ENB036-4
1. Wear hearing protection.
2. Keep Guards In Place and In Working
Order.
Never wedge or tie lower guard open.
Check operation of lower guard before
each use.
Don’t use if lower guard does not close
briskly over saw blade.
CAUTION: If saw is dropped, lower guard
may be bent, restricting full return.
3. Do not use blades which are deformed or
cracked.
4. Do not use blades made of high speed
steel.
5. Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure
on the saw blade.
6. Keep Blades Clean and Sharp.
Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.
7. DANGER:
Keep Hands Away From Cutting Area.
Keep hands away from blades. Don’t
reach underneath work while blade is
rotating. Don’t attempt to remove cut
material when blade is moving.
CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.
8. Support Large Panels (Fig. 1 & 2).
Large panels must be supported as
shown in Fig. 1 to minimize the risk of
blade pinching and kickback.
When cutting operation requires the resting of the saw on the workpiece, the saw
shall be rested on the larger portion and
the smaller piece cut off.
Fig. 1
To avoid kickback, do support board or panel
near the cut.
Fig. 2
Do not support board or panel away from the cut.
9. Use Rip Fence.
Always use a fence or straight edge guide
when ripping.
10. Guard Against Kickback. (Fig. 1 & 3)
Kickback occurs when the saw stalls rapidly and is driven back towards the operator. Release switch immediately if blade
binds or saw stalls. Keep blades sharp.
Support large panels as shown in Fig. 1.
Use fence or straight edge guide when
ripping.
Don’t force tool. Stay alert-exercise control. Don’t remove saw from work during a
cut while the blade is moving.
NEVER place your hand or fingers behind
the saw. If kickback occurs, the saw could
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