Makita SP6000 User Manual

ENGLISH (Original instructions)

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Plunge Cut Circular Saw

SP6000

DOUBLE INSULATION

WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)

SPECIFICATIONS

Model SP6000

Blade diameter 165 mm

Max. cutting depth

No load speed (min-1) 2,000 - 5,200

Overall length 341 mm

Net weight 4.4 kg

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

• Specifications may differ from country to country.

• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003

Safety class /II

Symbols

The following show the symbols used for the equipment.
Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.

If the tool is equipped with the special saw blade for
aluminium, the tool can be used for sawing aluminium.

Power supply
The tool should be connected only to a power supply of
the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and
can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They
are double-insulated in accordance with European
Standard and can, therefore, also be used from sockets
without earth wire.

For European countries only
Noise

The typical A-weighted noise level determined according
to EN60745:

･ Read instruction manual.

･ DOUBLE INSULATION

･ Only for EU countries

Do not dispose of electric equipment
together with household waste material!
In observance of European Directive
2002/96/EC on waste electric and
electronic equipment and its
implementation in accordance with
national law, electric equipment that
have reached the end of their life must
be collected separately and returned to
an environmentally compatible
recycling facility.

Sound pressure level (L
Sound power level (L
Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)

WA

) : 91: dB(A)

pA

) : 102 dB(A)

at 90° 56 mm

at 45° 40 mm

at 48° 38 mm

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Wear ear protection

Vibration

The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum)
determined according to EN60745:

Work mode : cutting chipboard
Vibration emission (a
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s

The declared vibration emission value has been

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) : 2.5 m/s2 or less

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measured in accordance with the standard test
method and may be used for comparing one tool
with another.

• The declared vibration emission value may also be

used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

WARNING:

• The vibration emission during actual use of the

power tool can differ from the declared emission
value depending on the ways in which the tool is

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used.

• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the

operator that are based on an estimation of

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exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking
account of all parts of the operating cycle such as
the times when the tool is switched off and when it
is running idle in addition to the trigger time).

EC Declaration of Conformity

ENG102-2

We Makita Corporation as the responsible
manufacturer declare that the following Makita
machine(s):

Designation of Machine: Plunge Cut Circular Saw
Model No./ Type: SP6000
are of series production and

Conforms to the following European Directives:

98/37/EC until 28th December 2009 and then with

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ENG214-2

ENG901-1

ENH101-12

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:

Makita International Europe Ltd,

Michigan, Drive, Tongwell,

Milton Keynes, MK15 8JD, England

000230

30th January 2009

Tomoyasu Kato

Director

Makita Corporation

3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,

Anjo, Aichi, JAPAN

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General Power Tool Safety
Warnings

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.

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. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.

2. 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.

3. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.

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.

5. 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.

6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. If operating a power tool in a damp location is

unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of an

GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

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
medication. A moment of inattention while

operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

26. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.

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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.
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.

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.

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
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
cut and reduces the chance of 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 bolt. 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:

− 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

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

To avoid kickback, do support

board or panel near the cut.

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Do not support board or

panel away from the cut.

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• 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.

• 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.

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