Makita DLS714 Instruction Manual page 15

CAUTION:
Always maintain the blade guard in
good condition for safe operation. Stop the operation
immediately if there are any irregularity of the blade
guard. Check to assure spring loaded return action
of guard.
For tools with blade guard release lever
[Fig.10: 1. Blade guard A
When lowering the handle, the blade guard A rises
automatically. The blade guard B rises as it contacts a
workpiece. The guards are spring loaded so it returns to
its original position when the cut is completed and the
handle is raised.
For tools without blade guard release lever
[Fig.11: 1. Blade guard]
When lowering the handle, the blade guard raises
automatically. The guard is spring loaded so it returns to
its original position when the cut is completed and the
handle is raised.
Cleaning
[Fig.12: 1. Blade guard]
If the transparent blade guard becomes dirty, or saw-
dust adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/or
workpiece is no longer easily visible, remove the battery
cartridge and clean the guard carefully with a damp
cloth. Do not use solvents or any petroleum-based
cleaners on the plastic guard because this may cause
damage to the guard.
For cleaning, raise the blade guard by referring to
"Installing or removing saw blade".
After cleaning, make sure to return the blade and center
cover and tighten the hex socket bolt.
1.
Make sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridges are removed.
2. Turn the hex socket bolt counterclockwise using
the supplied hex wrench with holding the center cover.
3. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
4. When cleaning is complete, return the center
cover and tighten the hex socket bolt by performing the
steps above in reverse.
WARNING:
Do not remove spring holding
blade guard. If guard becomes damaged in course
of time or UV light exposure, contact a Makita ser-
vice center for replacement. DO NOT DEFEAT OR
REMOVE GUARD.
Positioning kerf board
This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn
base to minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. The
kerf boards are factory adjusted so that the saw blade
does not contact the kerf boards. Before use, adjust the
kerf boards as follows:
1. Make sure to remove the battery cartridge. Then,
loosen all the screws (2 each on left and right) securing
the kerf boards.
[Fig.13: 1. Kerf board
2. Re-tighten them only to the extent that the kerf
boards can still be easily moved by hand.
2. Blade guard B]
2. Screw]
3. Lower the handle fully and push in the stopper pin
to lock the handle in the lowered position.
4. Loosen two clamp screws which secure the slide
poles.
[Fig.14: 1. Thumb screw]
5.
Pull the carriage toward you fully.
6. Adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards just
contact the sides of the blade teeth.
[Fig.15]
[Fig.16: 1. Saw blade
board 4. Left bevel cut
7.
Tighten the front screws (do not tighten firmly).
8. Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and
adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards just con-
tact the sides of blade teeth.
9. Tighten the rear screws (do not tighten firmly).
10. After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stop-
per pin and raise the handle. Then tighten all the screws
securely.
NOTICE:
After setting the bevel angle ensure
that the kerf boards are adjusted properly. Correct
adjustment of the kerf boards helps to provide proper
support of the workpiece and minimizing workpiece
tear out.
Maintaining maximum cutting
capacity
This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum
cutting capacity for a 190 mm saw blade.
When installing a new blade, always check the lower
limit position of the blade, and if necessary, adjust it as
follows:
1. Remove the battery cartridge. Then, push the car-
riage toward the guide fence fully and lower the handle
completely.
[Fig.17: 1. Adjusting bolt
2. Use the hex wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until
the saw blade comes slightly below the cross section of
the guide fence and the top surface of the turn base.
[Fig.18]
3. Rotate the blade by hand while holding the handle
all the way down to be sure that the blade does not
contact any part of the lower base. Re-adjust slightly, if
necessary.
WARNING:
After installing a new blade and
with the battery cartridge removed, always be
sure that the blade does not contact any part of
the lower base when the handle is lowered com-
pletely. If a blade makes contact with the base it may
cause kickback and result in serious personal injury.
[Fig.19]
Stopper arm
The lower limit position of the blade can be easily
adjusted with the stopper arm. To adjust it, move the
2. Blade teeth 3. Kerf
5. Straight cut]
2. Guide fence]
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