Carrying Tool; Groove Cutting; Maintenance - Makita DLS714 Instruction Manual

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► 1. Set plate 2. Holder 3. Screw
Align the cutting line on your workpiece with either the left
or right side of the groove in the kerf board, and while hold-
ing the workpiece, move the set plate flush against the end
of the workpiece. Then secure the set plate with the screw.
When the set plate is not used, loosen the screw and
turn the set plate out of the way.
NOTE: Use of the holder-rod assembly (optional
accessory) allows cutting repetitive lengths up to
2,200 mm approximately.

Groove cutting

WARNING:
Do not attempt to perform this type
of cut by using a wider type blade or dado blade.
Attempting to make a groove cut with a wider blade or
dado blade could lead to unexpected cutting results and
kickback which may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Be sure to return the stopper arm to
the original position when performing other than groove
cutting. Attempting to make cuts with the stopper arm in the
incorrect position could lead to unexpected cutting results
and kickback which may result in serious personal injury.
For a dado type cut, perform as follows:
1. Adjust the lower limit position of the blade using the adjust-
ing screw and the stopper arm to limit the cutting depth of the
blade. Refer to "Stopper arm" section described on previously.
2.
After adjusting the lower limit position of the blade,
cut parallel grooves across the width of the workpiece
using a slide (push) cut.
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► 1. Cut grooves with blade
3. Remove the workpiece material between the
grooves with a chisel.

Carrying tool

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and storage purposes and should never be used
for any cutting operations. The use of the stopper
pin for cutting operations may cause unexpected
movement of the saw blade resulting in kickback and
serious personal injury.
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before carrying the tool. If portions of the tool move
or slide while being carried loss of control or balance
may occur resulting in personal injury.
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2.
base at the full right miter angle position.
3.
is locked in the position of the carriage fully pulled to
operator and the upper poles are locked in the position
of the carriage fully pushed forward to the guide fence.
4.
position by pushing in the stopper pin.
5.
base. If you remove the holders, dust bag, etc., you can
carry the tool more easily.

MAINTENANCE

sharp and clean for the best and safest perfor-
mance. Attempting a cut with a dull and /or dirty blade
may cause kickback and result in a serious personal
injury.
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
NOTICE:
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
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WARNING:
Stopper pin is only for carrying
CAUTION:
Always secure all moving portions
Remove the battery cartridge.
Secure the blade at 0° bevel angle and the turn
Secure the slide poles so that the lower slide pole
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool
WARNING:
Always be sure that the blade is
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,