Functional Description; Blade Guard - Makita LS0815F Manuel D'instruction

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off
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and unplugged before adjusting or checking
function on the tool. Failure to switch off and
unplug the tool may result in serious personal
injury from accidental start-up.

Blade guard

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When lowering the handle, the blade guard rises
automatically. The blade guard returns to its original position
when the cut is completed and the handle is raised.
WARNING:
Never defeat or remove the blade guard or the
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spring which attaches to the guard. An exposed
blade as a result of defeated guarding may result
in serious personal injury during operation.
In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain the
blade guard in good condition. Any irregular operation of the
blade guard should be corrected immediately. Check to
assure spring loaded return action of guard.
WARNING:
Never use the tool if the blade guard or spring
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are damaged, faulty or removed. Operation of
the tool with a damaged, faulty or removed guard
may result in serious personal injury.
If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or sawdust
adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/or workpiece
is no longer easily visible, unplug the saw and clean the
guard carefully with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents or
any petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic guard because
this may cause damage to the guard.
If the blade guard becomes dirty and needs to be
cleaned for proper operation follow the steps below:
With the tool switched off and unplugged, use the
supplied socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding
the center cover. Loosen the hex bolt by turning it
counterclockwise and raise the blade guard and center
cover. With the blade guard so positioned, cleaning can
be more completely and efficiently accomplished. When
cleaning is complete reverse procedure above and
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secure bolt. Do not remove spring holding blade guard.
If guard becomes damaged through age or UV light
exposure, contact a Makita service center for a new
guard. DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD.
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Positioning kerf board
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This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn
base to minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. The
kerf boards are factory adjusted so that the saw blade
does not contact the kerf boards. Before use, adjust the
kerf boards as follows:
First, unplug the tool. Loosen all the screws (3 each on left
and right) securing the kerf boards. Re-tighten them only to
the extent that the kerf boards can still be easily moved by
hand. Lower the handle fully and push in the stopper pin to
lock the handle in the lowered position. Loosen the screw
which secures the slide poles. Pull the carriage toward you
fully. Adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards just
contact the sides of the blade teeth. Tighten the front screws
(do not tighten firmly). Push the carriage toward the guide
fence fully and adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards
just contact the sides of blade teeth. Tighten the rear screws
(do not tighten firmly).
After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stopper pin
and raise the handle. Then tighten all the screws securely.
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1. Kerf board
2. Screw
1. Saw blade
2. Blade teeth
3. Kerf board
4. Left bevel cut
5. Straight cut
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