Electric Brake; Electronic Function - Makita DLW140 Instruction Manual

Turn the lever counterclockwise. Move the guide plate
to the desired angle and fully tighten the lever.
► 1. Guide plate 2. Lever
NOTE: The scale on the guide plate is only a rough
indication. For more accurate angle, use a protractor
or triangle ruler. Keep the handle down so that the
cut-off wheel extends into the base. At the same time,
adjust the angle between the guide plate and the cut-
off wheel with a protractor or triangle ruler.

Electric brake

This tool is equipped with an electric wheel brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly stop the cut-off wheel
after the switch trigger is released, have the tool ser-
viced at a Makita service center.
CAUTION:
The wheel brake system is not a
substitute for the safety guard. Never use tool
without a functioning safety guard. An unguarded
cut-off wheel may result in serious personal injury.

Electronic function

The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to
operate because of the following feature(s).
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
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.
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Opening European type safety
guard
Country specific
For the tools equipped with European type safety guard,
loosen the clamping screw first then open the guard as
shown.
► 1. Clamping screw
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