Makita BLS713 Instruction Manual page 16

Blade guard
For all countries other than European countries
(Fig. 6)
When lowering the handle, the blade guard rises auto-
matically. The guard is spring loaded so it returns to its
original position when the cut is completed and the han-
dle is raised.
WARNING:
• Never defeat or remove the blade guard or the
spring which attaches to the guard. An exposed
blade as a result of defeated guarding may result in
serious personal injury during operation.
In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain
the blade guard in good condition. Any irregular opera-
tion of the blade guard should be corrected immediately.
Check to assure spring loaded return action of guard.
WARNING:
• Never use the tool if the blade guard or spring are
damaged, faulty or removed. Operation of the tool
with a damaged, faulty or removed guard may result in
serious personal injury.
For European countries (Fig. 7)
When lowering the handle, the blade guard A rises auto-
matically. The blade guard B rises as it contacts a work-
piece. The guards are spring loaded so it returns to its
original position when the cut is completed and the han-
dle is raised.
WARNING:
• Never defeat or remove the blade guard or the
spring which attaches to the guard. An exposed
blade as a result of defeated guarding may result in
serious personal injury during operation.
In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain
each blade guard in good condition. Any irregular opera-
tion of the blade guards should be corrected immediately.
Check to assure spring loaded return action of guards.
WARNING:
• Never use the tool if the blade guard or spring are
damaged, faulty or removed. Operation of the tool
with a damaged, faulty or removed guard may result in
serious personal injury.
If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or sawdust
adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/or work-
piece is no longer easily visible, remove the battery car-
tridge and clean the guard carefully with a damp cloth.
Do not use solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners on
the plastic guard because this may cause damage to the
guard.
If the blade guard becomes dirty and needs to be
cleaned for proper operation follow the steps below:
With the tool switched off and the battery cartridge
removed, use the supplied socket wrench to loosen the
hex bolt holding the center cover. Loosen the hex bolt by
turning it counterclockwise and raise the blade guard and
center cover. (Fig. 8)
With the blade guard so positioned, cleaning can be
more completely and efficiently accomplished. When
cleaning is complete, reverse procedure above and
secure bolt. Do not remove spring holding blade guard. If
guard becomes damaged through age or UV light expo-
sure, contact a Makita service center for a new guard.
DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD.
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Positioning kerf board (Fig. 9 & 10)
This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn base
to minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. The kerf
boards are factory adjusted so that the saw blade does
not contact the kerf boards. Before use, adjust the kerf
boards as follows:
First, remove the battery cartridge. Loosen all the screws
(2 each on left and right) securing the kerf boards. Re-
tighten them only to the extent that the kerf boards can
still be easily moved by hand. Lower the handle fully and
push in the stopper pin to lock the handle in the lowered
position. Loosen two clamp screws which secure the
slide poles. Pull the carriage toward you fully. Adjust the
kerf boards so that the kerf boards just contact the sides
of the blade teeth. Tighten the front screws (do not
tighten firmly). Push the carriage toward the guide fence
fully and adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards
just contact the sides of blade teeth. Tighten the rear
screws (do not tighten firmly).
After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stopper pin
and raise the handle. Then tighten all the screws
securely.
NOTICE:
• After setting the bevel angle ensure that the kerf
boards are adjusted properly. Correct adjustment of
the kerf boards will help provide proper support of the
workpiece minimizing workpiece tear out.
Maintaining maximum cutting capacity
(Fig. 11 & 12)
This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum cut-
ting capacity for a 190 mm saw blade.
Remove the battery cartridge before any adjustment is
attempted. When installing a new blade, always check
the lower limit position of the blade and if necessary,
adjust it as follows:
First, remove the battery cartridge. Push the carriage
toward the guide fence fully and lower the handle com-
pletely. Use the socket wrench to turn the adjusting bolt
until the periphery of the blade extends slightly below the
top surface of the turn base at the point where the front
face of the guide fence meets the top surface of the turn
base.
With the battery cartridge removed, rotate the blade by
hand while holding the handle all the way down to be
sure that the blade does not contact any part of the lower
base. Re-adjust slightly, if necessary.
WARNING:
• After installing a new blade and with the battery
cartridge removed, always be sure that the blade
does not contact any part of the lower base when
the handle is lowered completely. If a blade makes
contact with the base it may cause kickback and result
in serious personal injury.
Stopper arm (Fig. 13)
The lower limit position of the blade can be easily
adjusted with the stopper arm. To adjust it, move the
stopper arm in the direction of the arrow as shown in the
figure. Adjust the adjusting screw so that the blade stops
at the desired position when lowering the handle fully.