Makita DLS714 Instruction Manual page 18

NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This can
cause switch breakage.
For tools with blade guard release lever
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
push the blade guard release lever up, press in the
lock-off button and then pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
The lock-off button can be pressed from either right or
left.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of a
padlock to lock the tool off.
► Fig.26: 1. Blade guard release lever 2. Switch trig-
ger 3. Lock-off button 4. Hole for padlock
For tools without blade guard release lever
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.
The lock-off button can be pressed from either right or
left.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of a
padlock to lock the tool off.
► Fig.27: 1. Lock-off button 2. Switch trigger 3. Hole
for padlock
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before working on the tool. Failure to switch off and
remove the battery cartridge may result in serious
personal injury.
Hex wrench storage
The hex wrench is stored as shown in the figure. When
the hex wrench is needed it can be pulled out of the
wrench holder.
After using the hex wrench it can be stored by returning
it to the wrench holder.
► Fig.28: 1. Wrench holder 2. Hex wrench
Installing or removing saw blade
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before installing or removing the blade. Accidental
start up of the tool may result in serious personal
injury.
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita hex wrench
provided to install or remove the blade. Failure
to do so may result in overtightening or insufficient
tightening of the hex socket bolt. This could cause
an injury.
To remove the blade, perform the following steps:
1. Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing
in the stopper pin.
► Fig.29: 1. Stopper pin
2. Use the hex wrench to loosen the hex socket bolt
holding the center cover by turning it counterclockwise.
Then, raise the blade guard and center cover.
► Fig.30: 1. Center cover 2. Hex socket bolt 3. Hex
wrench 4. Blade guard
3.
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use
the hex wrench to loosen the hex socket bolt clockwise.
Then remove the hex socket bolt of the spindle, outer
flange and blade.
► Fig.31: 1. Shaft lock 2. Hex socket bolt 3. Outer
flange
4.
If the inner flange is removed, install it on the spin-
dle with its blade mounting part facing the blade. If the
flange is installed incorrectly the flange will rub against
the machine.
► Fig.32: 1. Outer flange 2. Saw blade 3. Inner flange
4. Hex socket bolt (left-handed) 5. Spindle
6. Blade mounting part
To install the blade, perform the following steps:
1. Mount the blade carefully onto the inner flange.
Make sure that the direction of the arrow on the blade
matches the direction of the arrow on the blade case.
► Fig.33: 1. Saw blade 2. Arrow
2. Install the outer flange and hex socket bolt, and
then use the hex wrench to tighten the hex socket bolt
(left-handed) of the spindle securely counterclockwise
while pressing the shaft lock.
3. Return the blade guard and center cover to its
original position. Then tighten the hex socket bolt of the
center cover clockwise to secure the center cover.
4. Release the handle from the raised position by
pulling the stopper pin. Lower the handle to make sure
that the blade guard moves properly.
5. Make sure the shaft lock has released spindle
before making cut.
For tool with the inner flange for
15.88 mm hole-diameter saw blade
Country specific
Mount the inner flange with its recessed side facing
outward onto the mounting shaft and then place saw
blade (with the ring attached if needed), outer flange
and hex bolt.
For tool without the ring
► Fig.34: 1. Outer flange 2. Saw blade 3. Inner flange
4. Hex socket bolt (left-handed) 5. Spindle
For tool with the ring
► Fig.35: 1. Outer flange 2. Saw blade 3. Inner flange
4. Hex socket bolt (left-handed) 5. Ring
6. Spindle
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