Pointer (For Miter Angle); Sub-Fence; Switch Trigger; Stopper Arm - Makita DLS714 Instruction Manual

Stopper arm

The lower limit position of the blade can be easily
adjusted with the stopper arm. To adjust it, move the
stopper arm in the direction of the arrow as shown in
the figure. Turn the adjusting screw and press down the
handle fully to check the result.
► Fig.22: 1. Adjusting screw 2. Stopper arm

Sub-fence

Country specific
CAUTION:
When performing left bevel cuts,
flip the sub-fence outward. Otherwise, it may con-
tact the blade or a part of the tool, and may result in
serious injury to the operator.
► Fig.23: 1. Sub-fence
This tool is equipped with the sub-fence. Usually posi-
tion the sub-fence inside. However, when performing
left bevel cuts, flip it outward.
Adjusting the miter angle
► Fig.24: 1. Turn base 2. Lock lever 3. Miter scale
4. Pointer 5. Grip
1.
Loosen the grip counterclockwise.
2.
Press down and hold the lock lever, and adjust the
angle of the turn base. Use the pointer and the miter
scale as a guide.
3. Tighten the grip clockwise firmly.
CAUTION:
After changing the miter angle,
always secure the turn base by tightening the grip
firmly.
NOTICE:
When turning the turn base, be sure to
raise the handle fully.
Adjusting the bevel angle
To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of
the tool counterclockwise.
► Fig.25: 1. Lever 2. Release button
To tilt the blade to the left, hold the handle and tilt the
carriage. Use the bevel scale and the pointer as a
guide. Then tighten the lever clockwise firmly to secure
the arm.
► Fig.26: 1. Pointer 2. Bevel scale 3. Arm
To tilt the blade to the right, hold the handle and tilt the
carriage to the left slightly, and push the release button.
With the release button pressed, tilt the saw blade to
the right. Then tighten the lever.
CAUTION:
After changing the bevel angle,
always secure the arm by tightening the lever
clockwise.
NOTICE:
When tilting the saw blade be sure the
handle is fully raised.
NOTICE:
When changing bevel angles, be
sure to position the kerf boards appropriately
as explained in the "Positioning kerf boards"
section.
Adjusting the lever position
If the lever does not provide full tightening in course of
time, change the position of the lever. The lever can be
repositioned at every 30° angle.
Loosen and remove the screw that secures the lever.
Remove the lever and install it again so that it points
slightly above the horizontal. Then, tighten the lever
with the screw firmly.
► Fig.27: 1. Lever 2. Screw
Switch action
WARNING:
tridge on the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released. Operating a tool
with a switch that does not actuate properly can lead
to loss of control and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
cable any smaller than 6.35 mm (1/4") in diameter.
A smaller shank or cable may not properly lock the
tool in the off position and unintentional operation
may occur resulting in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
operative switch trigger. Any tool with an inoper-
ative switch is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be
repaired before further usage or serious personal
injury may occur.
WARNING:
For your safety, this tool is equipped
with a lock-off button which prevents the tool from
unintended starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs
when you simply pull the switch trigger without
pressing the lock-off button. A switch in need of
repair may result in unintentional operation and seri-
ous personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service
center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
WARNING:
by taping down or some other means. A switch with
a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional
operation and serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This can
cause switch breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
The lock-off button can be pressed from either right or
left.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of a
padlock to lock the tool off.
► Fig.28: 1. Lock-off button 2. Switch trigger 3. Hole
for padlock
20 ENGLISH
Before installing the battery car-
Do not use a lock with a shank or
NEVER use tool without a fully
NEVER defeat the lock-off button