Makita LS0815F Use and Care Manual download pdf (Page 6)

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

WARNING:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off

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

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

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

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.

1. Saw blade

2. Blade teeth

3. Kerf board

4. Left bevel cut

5. Straight cut

1. Kerf board

2. Screw

1. Blade guard

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