Makita DHS710 Instruction Manual

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9Overheat protection for toolWhen the tool is overheated, the tool stopsautomatically and the overheat indicator lights up about60 seconds. In this situation, let the tool cool beforeturning the tool on again.Overheat protection for batteryWhen the battery is overheated, the tool stopsautomatically without any indications. The tool does notstart even if pulling the switch trigger. In this situation,let the battery cool before turning the tool on again.NOTE:The battery overheat protection works only with abattery cartridge with a star marking.Fig.3Overdischarge protectionWhen the remaining battery capacity gets low, thebattery indicator blinks on the applicable battery side.By further use, the tool stops and the battery indicatorlights up about 10 seconds. In this situation, charge thebattery cartridge.Adjusting depth of cutFig.4CAUTION:• After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten thelever securely.Loosen the lever on the depth guide and move the baseup or down. At the desired depth of cut, secure the baseby tightening the lever.For cleaner, safer cuts, set cut depth so that no morethan one blade tooth projects below workpiece. Usingproper cut depth helps to reduce potential for dangerousKICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.Bevel cuttingFig.5Fig.6Loosen the front lever and rear wing nut. Set for thedesired angle (0° - 50°) by tilting accordingly, thentighten the lever and wing nut securely.Fig.7Use the 45° stopper when you do precise 45° anglecutting. Turn the stopper clockwise fully for bevel cut (0°- 45°) and turn it counterclockwise for 0° - 50° bevelcuts.SightingFig.8For straight cuts, align the 0° position on the front of thebase with your cutting line. For 45° bevel cuts, align the45° position with it. The position of the top guide isadjustable.Switch actionFig.9CAUTION:• Before installing the battery cartridge into the tool,always check to see that the switch triggeractuates properly and returns to the "OFF"position when released.• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressingthe lock-off lever. This can cause switch breakage.To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentallypulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool,press the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger.Release the switch trigger to stop.WARNING:• For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-offlever which prevents the tool from unintendedstarting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when yousimply pull the switch trigger without pressing thelock-off lever. Return tool to a MAKITA servicecenter for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.• NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and functionof lock-off lever.ASSEMBLYCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and thebattery cartridge is removed before carrying outany work on the tool.Removing or installing saw bladeCAUTION:• Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointingup at the front of the tool.• Use only the Makita wrench to install or removethe blade.Fig.10To remove the blade, press the shaft lock so that theblade cannot revolve and use the wrench to loosen thehex bolt counterclockwise. Then remove the hex bolt,outer flange and blade.For tool with the inner flange for other than15.88 mm hole-diameter saw bladeFig.11The inner flange has a certain diameter protrusion onone side of it and a different diameter protrusion on theother side. Choose a correct side on which protrusionfits into the saw blade hole perfectly.Next, mount the inner flange onto the mounting shaft sothat the correct side of protrusion on the inner flangefaces outward and then place saw blade and outerflange.BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT CLOCKWISESECURELY.