Makita DLS713 Manuel D'instruction page 7

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, remove the
battery cartridge 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 the battery cartridge
removed, use the supplied hex wrench to loosen the hex
socket bolt holding the center cover. Loosen the hex
socket 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 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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1. Blade guard
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1. Thumb screw
2. 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, remove the battery cartridge. Loosen all the screws (2
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
two clamp screws which secure 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.
NOTICE:
After setting the bevel angle ensure that the
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kerf boards are adjusted properly. Correct
adjustment of the kerf boards will help provide
proper support of the workpiece minimizing
workpiece tear out.
Maintaining maximum cutting capacity
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1. Saw blade
2. Blade teeth
3. Kerf board
4. Left bevel cut
5. Straight cut
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1. Adjusting bolt
2. Guide fence
3. Turn base
1. Top surface of
turn table
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2. Periphery of
blade
3. Guide fence