Makita DLS713 Instruction Manual

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7Off BlinkingLightedIndicator lampsCharge thebattery.0% to 25%25% to 50%50% to 75%75% to 100%RemainingcapacityThe batterymay havemalfunctioned.015658NOTE:• Depending on the conditions of use and theambient temperature, the indication may differslightly from the actual capacity.Blade guard1011238When lowering the handle, the blade guard risesautomatically. The guard is spring loaded so it returns toits original position when the cut is completed and thehandle is raised.WARNING:• Never defeat or remove the blade guard or thespring which attaches to the guard. An exposedblade as a result of defeated guarding may resultin serious personal injury during operation.In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain theblade guard in good condition. Any irregular operation ofthe blade guard should be corrected immediately. Checkto assure spring loaded return action of guard.WARNING:• Never use the tool if the blade guard or springare damaged, faulty or removed. Operation ofthe tool with a damaged, faulty or removed guardmay result in serious personal injury.If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, orsawdust adheres to it in such a way that the bladeand/or workpiece is no longer easily visible, remove thebattery cartridge and clean the guard carefully with adamp cloth. Do not use solvents or any petroleum-basedcleaners on the plastic guard because this may causedamage to the guard.If the blade guard becomes dirty and needs to becleaned for proper operation follow the steps below:With the tool switched off and the battery cartridgeremoved, use the supplied hex wrench to loosen the hexsocket bolt holding the center cover. Loosen the hexsocket bolt by turning it counterclockwise and raise theblade guard and center cover. With the blade guard sopositioned, cleaning can be more completely andefficiently accomplished. When cleaning is completereverse procedure above and secure bolt. Do notremove spring holding blade guard. If guard becomesdamaged through age or UV light exposure, contact aMakita service center for a new guard. DO NOTDEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD.1011239Positioning kerf board120112401 234 5001800This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn base tominimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. The kerf boards arefactory adjusted so that the saw blade does not contact the1. Saw blade2. Blade teeth3. Kerf board4. Left bevel cut5. Straight cut1. Thumb screw2. Kerf board1. Blade guard1. Blade guard