Adjusting The Miter Angle; Switch Action; Adjusting The Bevel Angle - Makita DLS600 Instruction Manual

Adjusting the miter angle

► Fig.20: 1. Fixing screw 2. Turn base 3. Miter scale
4. Pointer
1. Loosen the fixing screw counterclockwise.
2.
Adjust the angle of the turn base. Use the pointer
and the miter scale as a guide.
3. Tighten the fixing screw clockwise firmly.
CAUTION:
After changing the miter angle,
always secure the turn base by tightening the
fixing screw firmly.
NOTICE:
When turning the turn base, be sure to
raise the handle fully.

Adjusting the bevel angle

To adjust the bevel angle, turn the lever at the rear of
the tool downward.
► Fig.21: 1. Lever
To tilt the blade to the left, hold the handle and tilt the
saw head. Use the bevel scale and the pointer as a
guide. Then turn the lever upward firmly to secure the
saw head.
► Fig.22: 1. Pointer 2. Bevel scale
To tilt the blade to the right, hold the handle and tilt the
saw head to the left slightly, and push the release but-
ton. With the release button pressed, tilt the saw blade
to the right. Turn the lever upward firmly to secure the
saw head.
► Fig.23: 1. Release button
CAUTION:
After changing the bevel angle,
always secure the saw head by turning the lever
upward firmly.
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.
Setting 46° bevel angle
1. Loosen the lever and tilt the blade to the left or
right fully.
► Fig.24: 1. Lever
2. To tilt the blade to the left, hold the handle and tilt
the saw head to the right slightly, and then move the
release lever to the direction of the arrow. The bevel
angle can be adjusted between 45° to 46° by tilting the
saw head while moving the release lever.
To tilt the blade to the right, hold the handle and tilt the
saw head to the left slightly, and then move the release
lever to the direction of the arrow. The bevel angle can
be adjusted between 45° to 46° by tilting the saw head
while moving the release lever.
► Fig.25: 1. Lever 2. Release lever
3. Turn the lever upward firmly to secure the saw
head.
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.26: 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:
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:
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.
► Fig.27: 1. Lock-off button 2. Hole for padlock
3. Switch trigger
19 ENGLISH
Before installing the battery car-
NEVER use tool without a fully
For your safety, this tool is equipped
NEVER defeat the lock-off button