Makita BLS712 User Manual Page 1

INSTRUCTION MANUALWARNING:For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.Cordless Slide Compo

10Charging1. Plug the battery charger into the proper AC voltagesource. Two charging lights will flash in green colorrepeatedly.2. Insert the battery

11• If the charging light flashes alternately in green and redcolor, charging is not possible. The terminals on thecharger or battery cartridge are cl

12Trickle charge (Maintenance charge)If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger to preventspontaneous discharging after full charge, the charge

13If the blade guard is especially dirty and vision through theguard is impaired, use the supplied socket wrench to loosenthe hex bolt holding the cen

14Maintaining maximum cutting capacityThis tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum cuttingcapacity for a 190 mm (7-1/2”) saw blade.When instal

15Adjusting the miter angleLoosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the turnbase while pressing down the lock lever. When you havemoved the g

16• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing in thelock-off button. This can cause switch breakage.To prevent the switch trigger from bein

17Socket wrench storageThe socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure. Whenusing the socket wrench, pull it out of the wrench holder.After using t

18Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the socketwrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then remove thehex bolt, outer flange and blade.

19Dust bagThe use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean anddust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, fit it onto thedust nozzle.When the

2SPECIFICATIONSBlade diameter ... 190 mm (7-1/2”)Hole (arbor)

20Vertical viseThe vertical vise can be installed in two positions on eitherthe left or right side of the guide fence or the holder assembly(optional

21Holders and holder assembly (optional accessories)The holders and the holder assembly can be installed oneither side as a convenient means of suppor

221. Press cutting (cutting small workpieces)Workpieces up to 50 mm (2”) high and 97 mm (3-13/16”)wide can be cut in the following way.Push the carria

23• Never perform the slide cut with the handle locked in thelowered position by pressing the stopper pin.• Never loosen the clamp screw which secures

24When performing compound cutting, refer to “Press cut-ting”, “Slide cutting”, “Miter cutting” and “Bevel cut”explanations.6. Cutting crown and cov

25Example:In the case of cutting 52/38° type crown molding forposition (1) in Fig. A:• Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to 33.9°LEFT.• Adjust and s

26EN0002-1Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings00003152˚38˚CeilingWallWall to Crown Molding Angle: 52/38 degreesWall Angle (deg.)Bevel Ang

27 EN0003-1Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings00003245˚45˚CeilingWallWall to Crown Molding Angle: 45 degreesWall Angle (deg.)Bevel Angle

287. Cutting repetitive lengthsWhen cutting several pieces of stock to the same length,ranging from 220 mm (8-5/8”) to 385 mm (15-1/8”), useof the set

29Carry the tool by carrying grip as shown in the figure. If youremove the holders, dust bag, etc., you can carry the toolmore easily.CAUTION:• Always

3For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Tool Save it for future reference GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSUSA005-1(For All TOOIS)1.KNO

30Make sure that the pointer points to 0° on the miterscale. If the pointer does not point to 0°, loosen thescrew which secures the pointer and adjust

31(2) 45° bevel angleAdjust the 45° bevel angle only after performing 0°bevel angle adjustment. To adjust left 45° bevelangle, loosen the lever and ti

32ACCESSORIESCAUTION:• These accessories or attachments are recommended foruse with your Makita tool specified in this manual. Theuse of any other acc

33FoldCutStampTimbreMakita Canada Inc.1950 Forbes Street,Whitby, OntarioL1N 7B7

34Your answers to the following questions are appreciated.Date Purchased Model No.Serial No.Initial Last NameStreet AddressCity ProvinceAGE:Male Femal

35Factory Service CentresFor the authorized service centre nearest you please refer to the local yellow pages directory under “tools” or con-tact our

Warranty PolicyEvery Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of defects fromworkmanship

418.NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injurycould occur if the tool is tipped or if thecutting tool is unintentionally contacted.19.CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Be

5and pitch remover, hot water or kerosene.Never use gasoline to clean blade.14.While making a slide cut, KICKBACK canoccur. KICKBACK occurs when the b

6SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWARNING:MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in thisinstruction manual may cause serious personal injury.IMPORT

712.To reduce risk of electric shock, unplugcharger from outlet before attempting anymaintenance or cleaning. Turning off con-trols will not reduce th

8SYMBOLSThe following show the symbols used for the charger. Be sure that you understand theirmeaning before use... Ready to charge...

9INSTALLATIONBench mountingWhen the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the loweredposition by the stopper pin. Release the stopper pin by lower-