Makita BLS713 Instruction Manual

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12Adjusting the miter angleFig.14Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn theturn base while pressing down the lock lever. When youhave moved the grip to the position where the pointerpoints to the desired angle on the miter scale, securelytighten the grip clockwise.CAUTION:• After changing the miter angle, always secure theturn base by tightening the grip firmly.NOTICE:• When turning the turn base, be sure to raise thehandle fully.Adjusting the bevel angleFig.15Fig.16To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear ofthe tool counterclockwise.Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade until thepointer points to the desired angle on the bevel scale.Then tighten the lever clockwise firmly to secure the arm.To tilt the blade to the right, push the release button atthe rear of the tool while tilting the blade slightly to theleft after loosening the lever. With the release buttondepressed, tilt the saw blade to the right.CAUTION:• After changing the bevel angle, always secure thearm by tightening the lever clockwise.NOTICE:• When tilting the saw blade be sure the handle isfully raised.• When changing bevel angles, be sure to positionthe kerf boards appropriately as explained in the"Positioning kerf boards" section.Adjusting the lever positionFig.17The lever can be repositioned at every angle 30° whenthe lever does not provide full tightening.Loosen and remove the screw that secures the lever atthe rear of the tool. Remove the lever and install it againso that it is slightly above the level. Secure the lever withthe screw firmly.Switch actionFor European countriesFig.18To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentallypulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,push the lever up, press in the lock-off button and thenpull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.WARNING:• Before installing the battery cartridge on thetool, always check to see that the switch triggeractuates properly and returns to the "OFF"position when released. Do not pull the switchtrigger hard without pressing in the lock-offbutton. This can cause switch breakage.Operating a tool with a switch that does not actuateproperly can lead to loss of control and seriouspersonal injury.A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of apadlock to lock the tool off.For all countries other than European countriesFig.19To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentallypulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.Release the switch trigger to stop.WARNING:• Before installing the battery cartridge on thetool, always check to see that the switch triggeractuates properly and returns to the "OFF"position when released. Do not pull the switchtrigger hard without pressing in the lock-offbutton. This can cause switch breakage.Operating a tool with a switch that does not actuateproperly can lead to loss of control and seriouspersonal injury.A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of apadlock to lock the tool off.WARNING:• Do not use a lock with a shank or cable anysmaller than 6.35 mm (1/4") in diameter. Asmaller shank or cable may not properly lock thetool in the off position and unintentional operationmay occur resulting in serious personal injury.• NEVER use tool without a fully operativeswitch trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switchis HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repairedbefore further usage or serious personal injury mayoccur.• For your safety, this tool is equipped with a lock-offbutton which prevents the tool from unintendedstarting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when yousimply pull the switch trigger without pressing thelock-off button. A switch in need of repair mayresult in unintentional operation and seriouspersonal injury. Return tool to a Makita servicecenter for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.• NEVER defeat the lock-off button by taping downor some other means. A switch with a defeatedlock-off button may result in unintentional operationand serious personal injury.