Makita LS0714 Instruction Manual

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10Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use thesocket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Thenremove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle,making sure that the direction of the arrow on the surfaceof the blade matches the direction of the arrow on theblade case. Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and thenuse the socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-handed) securely counterclockwise while pressing theshaft lock.Return the blade guard and center cover to its originalposition. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to securethe center cover. Release the handle from the raisedposition by pulling the stopper pin. Lower the handle tomake sure that the blade guard moves properly. Makesure shaft lock has released spindle before making cut.Dust bagThe use of the dust bag makes cutting operations cleanand dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, fit it ontothe dust nozzle.When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust bagfrom the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the dustbag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to remove par-ticles adhering to the insides which might hamper furthercollection.NOTE:If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your saw,more efficient and cleaner operations can be performed.Securing workpieceWARNING:• It is extremely important to always secure theworkpiece properly and tightly with the vise. Failureto do so can cause the tool to be damaged and/orthe workpiece to be destroyed. PERSONALINJURY MAY ALSO RESULT. Also, after a cuttingoperation, DO NOT raise the blade until the bladehas come to a complete stop.CAUTION:• When cutting long workpieces, use supports thatare as high as the top surface level of the turn base.Do not rely solely on the vertical vise and/orhorizontal vise to secure the workpiece.Thin material tends to sag. Support workpiece overits entire length to avoid blade pinch and possibleKICKBACK.1. Shaft lock2. Arrow3. Blade case4. Socket wrench5. Hex bolt (left-handed)1. Outer flange2. Inner flange3. Spindle4. Saw blade5. Hex bolt1. Blade case2. Arrow3. Saw blade4. Arrow1234 50039355 432100177121 340022541. Dust bag2. Dust nozzle3. Fastener1. Support2. Turn base1 230039371 2001549