Makita DLS713 Instruction Manual

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8kerf boards. Before use, adjust the kerf boards as follows:First, remove the battery cartridge. Loosen all the screws (2each on left and right) securing the kerf boards. Re-tightenthem only to the extent that the kerf boards can still be easilymoved by hand. Lower the handle fully and push in thestopper pin to lock the handle in the lowered position. Loosentwo clamp screws which secure the slide poles. Pull thecarriage toward you fully. Adjust the kerf boards so that thekerf boards just contact the sides of the blade teeth. Tightenthe front screws (do not tighten firmly). Push the carriagetoward the guide fence fully and adjust the kerf boards so thatthe kerf boards just contact the sides of blade teeth. Tightenthe rear screws (do not tighten firmly).After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stopper pin andraise the handle. Then tighten all the screws securely.NOTICE:• After setting the bevel angle ensure that thekerf boards are adjusted properly. Correctadjustment of the kerf boards will help provideproper support of the workpiece minimizingworkpiece tear out.Maintaining maximum cutting capacity123011265231005516This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximumcutting capacity for a 190 mm (7-1/2") saw blade.Remove the battery cartridge before any adjustment isattempted. When installing a new blade, always checkthe lower limit position of the blade and if necessary,adjust it as follows:First, remove the battery cartridge. Push the carriagetoward the guide fence fully and lower the handlecompletely. Use the hex wrench to turn the adjusting boltuntil the periphery of the blade extends slightly below thetop surface of the turn base at the point where the frontface of the guide fence meets the top surface of the turnbase.With the battery cartridge removed, rotate the blade byhand while holding the handle all the way down to besure that the blade does not contact any part of the lowerbase. Re-adjust slightly, if necessary.WARNING:• After installing a new blade and with the batterycartridge removed, always be sure that theblade does not contact any part of the lowerbase when the handle is lowered completely. Ifa blade makes contact with the base it may causekickback and result in serious personal injury.Stopper arm12011241The lower limit position of the blade can be easilyadjusted with the stopper arm. To adjust it, move thestopper arm in the direction of the arrow as shown in thefigure. Adjust the adjusting screw so that the blade stopsat the desired position when lowering the handle fully.Adjusting the miter angle123 45011242Loosen 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.1. Turn base2. Pointer3. Miter scale4. Lock lever5. Grip1. Adjusting screw2. Stopper arm1. Top surface ofturn table2. Periphery ofblade3. Guide fence1. Adjusting bolt2. Guide fence3. Turn base