Functional Description; Blade Guard - Makita LS0714 Instruction Manual

Installing the holders and holder
assemblies
CAUTION:
When the holders, holder assemblies
and fence shaft are included as standard accesso-
ries, always use them during operation.
NOTE: In some countries, the holders and holder
assemblies may not be included in the tool package
as standard accessory.
The holders and the holder assemblies support work-
pieces horizontally.
Tighten the fence shafts to the holder assemblies using
the hex wrench.
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► 1. Holder 2. Holder assembly 3. Fence shaft 4. Hex
wrench
Install the holders and the holder assemblies on both
side as shown in the figure. When installing, make sure
that the fence shaft is in the same line of the guide
fence when installed to the tool.
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► 1. Holder 2. Holder assembly 3. Screw
Then tighten the screws firmly to secure the holders and
the holder assemblies.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
WARNING:
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Blade guard

► 1. Blade guard
When lowering the handle, the blade guard rises auto-
matically. The guard is spring loaded so it returns to
its original position when the cut is completed and the
handle is raised. NEVER DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE
2 BLADE GUARD OR THE SPRING WHICH ATTACHES
TO THE GUARD.
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.
NEVER USE THE TOOL IF THE BLADE GUARD OR
SPRING ARE DAMAGED, FAULTY OR REMOVED.
DOING SO IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or saw-
dust adheres to it in such a way that the blade is no lon-
ger easily visible, unplug the saw and clean the guard
carefully with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents or any
petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic guard.
If the blade guard is especially dirty and vision through
the guard is impaired, use the supplied hex wrench to
loosen the hex socket bolt holding the center cover.
Loosen the hex socket bolt by turning it counterclock-
wise and raise the blade guard and center cover. With
the blade guard so positioned, cleaning can be more
completely and efficiently accomplished. When cleaning
is complete, reverse procedure above and secure bolt.
Do not remove spring holding blade guard. If guard
becomes discolored through age or UV light exposure,
contact a Makita service center for a new guard. DO
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NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD.
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Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function
on the tool.
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