Makita DLS714 Instruction Manual

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23 ENGLISHCAUTION: Always be sure that the tool isswitched off and the battery cartridge is removedbefore attempting to perform inspection ormaintenance.NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation orcracks may result.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:Miter angle1. Push the carriage toward the guide fence andtighten two clamp screws to secure the carriage.2. Rotate the turn base until the pointer indicates 0°on the miter scale.3. Rotate the turn base slightly clockwise and coun-terclockwise to seat the turn base in the 0° miter notch.(Leave as it is if the pointer does not indicate 0°.)4. Loosen the hex socket bolt securing the guidefence using the hex wrench.► Fig.56: 1. Guide fence 2. Hex socket bolt5. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the loweredposition by pushing in the stopper pin.6. Adjust the guide fence until it makes a perpendic-ular angle with the blade using a triangular rule, try-square, etc. Then securely tighten the hex socket bolton the guide fence in order starting from the right side.► Fig.57: 1. Triangular rule7. Make sure that the pointer indicates 0° on themiter scale. If the pointer does not indicate 0°, loosenthe screw which secures the pointer and adjust thepointer so that it indicates 0°.► Fig.58: 1. Screw 2. Miter scale 3. PointerBevel angle0° bevel angle► Fig.59: 1. Lever 2. Arm holder 3. 0° degree bevelangle adjusting bolt 4. Arm 5. Releasebutton1. Push the carriage toward the guide fence andtighten two clamp screws to secure the carriage.2. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the loweredposition by pushing in the stopper pin.3. Loosen the lever at the rear of the tool.4. Turn the 0° bevel angle adjusting bolt (lower bolt)on the right side of the arm two or three revolutionscounterclockwise to tilt the blade to the right.5. Turn the 0° bevel angle adjusting bolt clockwisecarefully until the side of the blade makes a perpendic-ular angle with the top surface of the turn base. Use thetriangular rule, try-square, etc. as a guide. Then tightenthe lever securely.► Fig.60: 1. Triangular rule 2. Saw blade 3. Top sur-face of turn table6. Make sure that the pointer on the arm indicates 0°on the bevel scale. If it does not indicate 0°, loosen thescrew which secures the pointer and adjust the pointerso that it indicates 0°.► Fig.61: 1. Bevel scale 2. Pointer 3. Screw45° bevel angle► Fig.62: 1. Left 45° bevel angle adjusting boltAdjust the 45° bevel angle only after performing 0°bevel angle adjustment.1. Loosen the lever and tilt the blade to the left fully.2. Make sure that the pointer on the arm indicates 45°on the bevel scale. If the pointer does not indicate 45°,turn the 45° bevel angle adjusting bolt (upper bolt) on theright side of the arm until the pointer indicates 45°.After useAfter use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the toolwith a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guard cleanaccording to the directions in the previously coveredsection titled "Blade guard". Lubricate the sliding por-tions with machine oil to prevent rust.When storing the tool, pull the carriage toward you fully sothat the slide pole is thoroughly inserted into the turn base.To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment shouldbe performed by Makita Authorized or Factory ServiceCenters, always using Makita replacement parts.OPTIONALACCESSORIESWARNING: These Makita accessories orattachments are recommended for use with yourMakita tool specified in this manual. The use ofany other accessories or attachments may result inserious personal injury.WARNING: Only use the Makita accessoryor attachment for its stated purpose. Misuse ofan accessory or attachment may result in seriouspersonal injury.If you need any assistance for more details regardingthese accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.• Carbide-tipped saw blades• Vise assembly (Horizontal vise)• Vertical vise• Holder assembly• Holder rod assembly• Set plate• Dust bag• Triangular rule• Hex wrench• Makita genuine battery and chargerNOTE: Some items in the list may be included in thetool package as standard accessories. They maydiffer from country to country.

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