Makita DLS714 Instruction Manual page 14

Sub-fence
Country specific
CAUTION:
When performing left bevel cuts,
flip the sub-fence outward. Otherwise, it may con-
tact the blade or a part of the tool, and may result in
serious injury to the operator.
► 1. Sub-fence
This tool is equipped with the sub-fence. Usually posi-
tion the sub-fence inside. However, when performing
left bevel cuts, flip it outward.
Adjusting the miter angle
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► 1. Turn base 2. Lock lever 3. Miter scale 4. Pointer
5. Grip
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Loosen the grip counterclockwise.
2. Press down and hold the lock lever, and adjust the
angle of the turn base. Use the pointer and the miter
scale as a guide.
3. Tighten the grip clockwise firmly.
CAUTION:
After changing the miter angle,
always secure the turn base by tightening the grip
firmly.
NOTICE:
When turning the turn base, be sure to
raise the handle fully.
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Adjusting the bevel angle
To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of
the tool counterclockwise.
► 1. Lever 2. Release button
To tilt the blade to the left, hold the handle and tilt the
carriage. Use the bevel scale and the pointer as a
guide. Then tighten the lever clockwise firmly to secure
the arm.
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► 1. Pointer 2. Bevel scale 3. Arm
To tilt the blade to the right, hold the handle and tilt the
carriage to the left slightly, and push the release button.
With the release button pressed, tilt the saw blade to
the right. Then tighten the lever.
CAUTION:
After changing the bevel angle,
always secure the arm by tightening the lever
clockwise.
NOTICE:
When tilting the saw blade be sure the
handle is fully raised.
NOTICE:
When changing bevel angles, be
sure to position the kerf boards appropriately
as explained in the "Positioning kerf boards"
section.
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