Switch Action; Electric Brake; Electronic Function - Makita LS1017 Instruction Manual

Slide lock adjustment
► 1 . Locking screw
To lock the slide pole, turn the locking screw clockwise.

Switch action

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.
WARNING:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to
see that the switch trigger actuates properly
and returns to the "OFF" position when
released. Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This
can cause switch breakage. Operating a tool
with a switch that does not actuate properly
can lead to loss of control and serious personal
injury.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of a
padlock to lock the tool off.
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► 1 . Lock-off button 2. Switch trigger 3. Hole for
padlock
WARNING:
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Electric brake

This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly stop the blade after the
switch trigger is released, have the tool serviced at a
Makita service center.
CAUTION:
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Electronic function

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Soft start feature
This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool by
limiting the start-up torque.
Laser beam action
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For model LS1017L only
NOTE:
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CAUTION:
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Do not use a lock with a shank or cable any
smaller than 6.35 mm (1/4") in diameter. A
smaller shank or cable may not properly lock the
tool in the off position and unintentional oper-
ation may occur resulting in serious personal
injury.
NEVER use tool without a fully operative
switch trigger. Any tool with an inoperative
switch is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be
repaired before further usage or serious per-
sonal injury may occur.
For your safety, this tool is equipped with a lock-
off button which prevents the tool from unin-
tended 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
serious personal injury. Return tool to a Makita
service center for proper repairs BEFORE fur-
ther usage.
NEVER defeat the lock-off button by taping
down or some other means. A switch with a
defeated lock-off button may result in uninten-
tional operation and serious personal injury.
The blade brake system is not a substitute
for the blade guard. Never use tool without a
functioning blade guard. An unguarded blade
may result in serious personal injury.
Before the first use, install two AA dry cells in the
cell box. Refer to the section titled "Replacing
the dry cells for laser unit" for the installment.
When not in use, be sure to turn off the laser