Blade Guard; Automatic Speed Change Function - Makita DLS211 Instruction Manual

Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.

Automatic speed change function

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► 1. Mode indicator
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2
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
Mode indicator status
On
This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque
mode". It automatically changes operation mode
depending on the work load. When mode indicator lights
up during operation, the tool is in high torque mode.

Blade guard

► 1. Blade guard
When lowering the handle, the blade guard rises automat-
ically. The guard is spring loaded so it returns to its original
position when the cut is completed and the handle is raised.
WARNING:
guard or the spring which attaches to the guard.
An exposed blade as a result of defeated guarding
may result in serious personal injury during operation.
In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain
the blade guard in good condition. Any irregular opera-
tion of the blade guard should be corrected immediately.
Check to assure spring loaded return action of guard.
WARNING:
guard or spring are damaged, faulty or removed.
Operation of the tool with a damaged, faulty or
removed guard may result in serious personal injury.
If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or sawdust
adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/or work-
piece is no longer easily visible, remove the batteries 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.
If the blade guard is especially dirty and vision through the guard
is impaired, remove the batteries and use the supplied wrench to
loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover. Loosen the hex bolt
by turning it counterclockwise and raise the blade guard and cen-
ter cover. With the blade guard so positioned, cleaning can be
more completely and efficiently accomplished. When cleaning is
complete, reverse procedure above and secure the bolt. Do not
remove spring holding blade guard. If guard becomes discolored
through age or UV light exposure, contact a Makita service cen-
ter for a new guard. DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD.
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Operation mode
Off
High speed mode
High torque mode
Never defeat or remove the blade
Never use the tool if the blade
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