Makita LS0816F Instruction Manual page 8

FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before adjusting or
checking function on the tool. Failure to switch off
and unplug the tool may result in serious personal
injury from accidental start-up.
Handle lock
CAUTION:
Always hold the handle when
releasing the stopper pin. Otherwise the handle
springs up and it may result in personal injury.
When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the
lowered position with the stopper pin. To unlock the
handle, pull the stopper pin while lowering the handle
slightly.
Fig.6
► 1. Stopper pin
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Slide lock
To allow the sliding movement of the carriage, loosen
thumb screw on the arm. To lock the sliding movement
of the carriage, move the carriage to your desired posi-
tion, and then tighten the thumb screw securely.
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Fig.7
► 1. Thumb screw 2. Arm
Blade guard
WARNING:
Never defeat or remove the blade
guard or the spring which is attached to the
guard. An exposed circular saw blade as a result
of defeated guarding may result in serious personal
injury during operation.
WARNING:
Never use the tool if the blade
guard or spring is damaged, faulty or removed.
Operation of the tool with a damaged, faulty or
removed guard may result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Always maintain the blade guard
in good condition for safe operation. Stop the
operation immediately if there are any irregularity
of the blade guard. Check to assure spring loaded
return action of guard.
When lowering the handle, the blade guard raises
automatically. The guard is spring loaded so it returns to
its original position when the cut is completed and the
handle is raised.
Fig.8
► 1. Blade guard
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