Makita LS0714 Instruction Manual page 9

NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
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Be careful not to scratch the lens of light, or it may
lower the illumination.
Laser beam action
For model LS0714FL only
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CAUTION:
Never look into the laser beam. Direct laser beam
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may injure your eyes.
To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position (I) of
the switch. Press the lower position (O) to turn off.
Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
the saw blade by adjusting the adjusting screw as follows.
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1. Loosen the adjusting screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. With the adjusting screw loosened, slide the
adjusting screw to the right or left as far as it goes.
3. Tighten the adjusting screw firmly at the position
where it stops sliding.
Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is positioned within
1 mm (0.04") from the side surface of the blade (cutting
position).
NOTE:
When laser line is dim and almost or entirely
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invisible because of the direct sunlight in the indoor
or outdoor window-by work, relocate the work area
to a place not exposed to the direct sunlight.
1. Switch for laser
1. Adjusting screw
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Aligning the laser line
A B
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Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
the blade according to the applications of cutting. Refer
to explanation titled "Laser beam action" regarding its
shifting method.
NOTE:
Use wood facing against the guide fence when
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aligning the cutting line with the laser line at the side
of guide fence in compound cutting (bevel angle 45
degrees and miter angle right 45 degrees).
A) When you obtain correct size on the left side of
workpiece
Shift the laser line to the left of the blade.
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B) When you obtain correct size on the right side of
workpiece
Shift the laser line to the right of the blade.
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Align the cutting line on your workpiece with the laser line.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Hex wrench storage
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The hex wrench is stored as shown in the figure. When
using the hex wrench, pull it out of the wrench holder. After
using the hex wrench, return it to the wrench holder.
1. Wrench holder
2. Hex wrench
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