Makita LS0714N Instruction Manual page 19

Adjusting the position of laser line
For model LS0714FL, LS0714L
Fig.55
Fig.56
WARNING:
As the tool is plugged when adjusting the position
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of laser line, take a full caution especially at switch
action. Pulling the switch trigger accidentally cause
an accidental start of the tool and personal injury.
CAUTION:
Never look into the laser beam directly. Direct laser
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beam causes damage to your eyes.
Never apply a blow or impact to the tool. A blow or
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impact causes the incorrect position of laser line,
damage to the laser beam emitting part or a short
life of the tool.
Have the tool repaired by Makita authorized service
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center for any failure on the laser unit. No change
with different type of laser is permitted.
When adjusting the laser line appears on the left
side of the saw blade
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1. Screw to change the movable range of the adjusting
screw
2. Adjusting screw
3. Hex wrench
4. Laser line
5. Saw blade
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When adjusting the laser line appears on the right
side of the saw blade
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1. Screw to change the movable range of the adjusting
screw
2. Saw blade
3. Laser line
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For both adjustments, do as follows.
1. Make sure that the tool is unplugged.
2. Draw the cutting line on the workpiece and place it
on the turn table. At this time, do not secure the
workpiece with a vise or similar securing device.
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3. Lower the blade by lowering the handle and just
check to see where the cutting line and the
position of the saw blade is. (Decide which
position to cut on the line of cut.)
4. After decision the position to be cut, return the
handle to the original position. Secure the
workpiece with the vertical vise without shifting the
workpiece from the pre-checked position.
5. Plug the tool and turn on the laser switch.
6. Adjust the position of laser line as follows.
The position of laser line can be changed as the movable
range of the adjusting screw for the laser is changed by
turning two screws with a hex wrench. (The movable
range of laser line is factory adjusted within 1 mm from
the side surface of blade.)
To shift the laser line movable range further away from
the side surface of blade, turn the two screws
counterclockwise after loosening the adjusting screw.
Turn these two screws clockwise to shift it closer to the
side surface of the blade after loosening the adjusting
screw.
Refer to the section titled "Laser line action" and adjust
the adjusting screw so that the cutting line on your
workpiece is aligned with the laser line.
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NOTE:
Check the position of laser line regularly for
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accuracy .
Have the tool repaired by Makita authorized service
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center for any failure on the laser unit.
Replacing fluorescent tube
For model LS0714F, LS0714FL only
Fig.57
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before replacing the fluorescent tube.
Do not apply force, impact or scratch to a
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fluorescent tube, which can cause a glass of the
fluorescent tube to be broken resulting in a injury to
you or your bystanders.
Leave the fluorescent tube for a while immediately
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after a use of it and then replace it. If not. You may
burn yourself.
Remove screws, which secure Lamp Box for the light.
Pull out the Lamp Box keeping pushing lightly the upper
position of it as illustrated on the left.
Pull out the fluorescent tube and then replace it with
Makita original new one.
Cleaning of the lens for the laser light
For model LS0714FL, LS0714L
Fig.58
If the lens for the laser light becomes dirty, or sawdust
adheres to it in such a way that the laser line is no longer
easily visible, unplug the saw and remove and clean the
lens for the laser light carefully with a damp, soft cloth.
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