Securing Workpiece - Makita DLS714 Instruction Manual

Securing workpiece

WARNING:
It is extremely important to always
secure the workpiece correctly with the proper
type of vise.
the workpiece.
WARNING:
When cutting a workpiece that is
longer than the support base of the saw, support the
entire length of the material beyond the support base
and at the same height to keep the material level.
workpiece support helps to avoid blade pinch and possible
workpiece over its entire length to avoid blade pinch and
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1. 2. Turn base
Vertical vise
WARNING:
turn base and guide fence with the vise during all oper-
ations. Otherwise the material may move during the cutting
operation, cause damage to the blade, and be thrown which
Install the vertical vise on either the left or right side of the guide
fence or the holder assembly (optional accessory). Insert the vise
rod into the hole in the guide fence or the holder assembly and
tighten the lower screw to secure the vise rod.
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1. Vise arm 2. Vise rod 3. Guide fence 4. Holder
5. Holder assembly 6. Vise knob 7. Lower screw
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shape of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by
tightening the upper screw. If the upper screw contacts
the guide fence, install the upper screw on the opposite
side of vise arm. Make sure that no part of the tool
contacts the vise when lowering the handle fully and
pulling or pushing the carriage all the way. If some part
contacts the vise, re-position the vise.
Horizontal vise
Optional accessory
WARNING:
indicator is at the topmost position.
This may cause the workpiece to be thrown, cause
damage to the blade or cause the loss of control,
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1. Vise knob 2. Indicator 3. Vise shaft 4. Base
The horizontal vise can be installed on the left side of
the base.
By turning the vise knob counterclockwise, the screw
is released and the vise shaft can be moved rapidly in
and out. By turning the vise knob clockwise, the screw
remains secured.
To grip the workpiece, turn the vise knob gently clock-
wise until the indicator reaches its topmost position,
then fasten securely. If the vise knob is forced in or
pulled out while being turned clockwise, the indicator
may stop at an angle. In this case, turn the vise knob
back counterclockwise until the screw is released, and
then turn it again gently clockwise.
The maximum capacity of the horizontal vise is 120 mm
width.
Holders and holder assembly
Optional accessory
WARNING:
so it is level with the top surface of the turn base
for an accurate cut and to prevent dangerous loss
of tool control.
avoid blade pinch and possible kickback which may
The holders and the holder assembly (optional acces-
sory) can be installed on either side as a convenient
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Grip the workpiece only when the
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Always support a long workpiece
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