Makita DLS713 Instruction Manual

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18After adjusting the lower limit position of the blade,cut parallel grooves across the width of theworkpiece using a slide (push) cut as shown in thefigure. Then remove the workpiece materialbetween the grooves with a chisel.WARNING:• Do not attempt to perform this type of cut byusing a wider type blade or dado blade.Attempting to make a groove cut with a wider bladeor dado blade could lead to unexpected cuttingresults and kickback which may result in seriouspersonal injury.• Be sure to return the stopper arm to theoriginal position when performing other thangroove cutting. Attempting to make cuts with thestopper arm in the incorrect position could lead tounexpected cutting results and kickback whichmay result in serious personal injury.Carrying toolFig.40Fig.41Make sure that the battery cartridge is removed. Securethe blade at 0° bevel angle and the turn base at the fullright miter angle position. Secure the slide poles so thatthe lower slide pole is locked in the position of thecarriage fully pulled to operator and the upper poles arelocked in the position of the carriage fully pushedforward to the guide fence. Lower the handle fully andlock it in the lowered position by pushing in the stopperpin.Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base asshown in the figure. If you remove the holders, dust bag,etc., you can carry the tool more easily.CAUTION:• Always secure all moving portions before carryingthe tool. If portions of the tool move or slide whilebeing carried loss of control or balance may occurresulting in personal injury.WARNING:• Stopper pin is only for carrying and storagepurposes and should never be used for anycutting operations. The use of the stopper pin forcutting operations may cause unexpectedmovement of the saw blade resulting in kickbackand serious personal injury.MAINTENANCECAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and thebattery cartridge is removed before attempting toperform inspection or maintenance.WARNING:• Always be sure that the blade is sharp andclean for the best and safest performance.Attempting a cut with a dull and /or dirty blade maycause kickback and result in a serious personalinjury.NOTICE:• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol orthe like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks mayresult.Adjusting the cutting angleThis tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory,but rough handling may have affected the alignment. Ifyour tool is not aligned properly, perform the following:1. Miter anglePush the carriage toward the guide fence andtighten two clamp screws to secure the carriage.Loosen the grip which secures the turn base. Turnthe turn base so that the pointer points to 0° on themiter scale. Then turn the turn base slightlyclockwise and counterclockwise to seat the turnbase in the 0° miter notch. (Leave as it is if thepointer does not point to 0°.)Fig.42Loosen the hex socket bolt securing the guidefence using the hex wrench.Lower the handle fully and lock it in the loweredposition by pushing in the stopper pin. Square theside of the blade with the face of the guide fenceusing a triangular rule, try-square, etc. Thensecurely tighten the hex socket bolt on the guidefence in order starting from the right side.Fig.43Fig.44Make sure that the pointer points to 0° on the miterscale. If the pointer does not point to 0°, loosen thescrew which secures the pointer and adjust thepointer so that it will point to 0°.2. Bevel angle(1) 0° bevel anglePush the carriage toward the guide fence andtighten two clamp screws to secure thecarriage. Lower the handle fully and lock it inthe lowered position by pushing in thestopper pin.Fig.45Loosen the lever at the rear of the tool.Turn the 0° bevel angle adjusting bolt (lowerbolt) on the right side of the arm two or threerevolutions counterclockwise to tilt the bladeto the right.