Makita LS0714F Instruction Manual download pdf (Page 16)

Adjusting the miter angle (Fig. 11)

Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the

turn base while pressing down the lock lever. When you

have moved the grip to the position where the pointer

points to the desired angle on the miter scale, securely

tighten the grip clockwise.

CAUTION:

• When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the handle

fully.

• After changing the miter angle, always secure the turn

base by tightening the grip firmly.

Adjusting the bevel angle (Fig. 12 & 13)

To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of

the tool counterclockwise.

Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade until the

pointer points to the desired angle on the bevel scale.

Then tighten the lever clockwise firmly to secure the arm.

To tilt the blade to the right, push the release button at

the rear of the tool while tilting the blade slightly to the left

after loosening the lever. With the release button

depressed, tilt the saw blade to the right.

CAUTION:

• When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the handle

fully.

• After changing the bevel angle, always secure the arm

by tightening the lever clockwise.

• When changing bevel angles, be sure to position the

kerf boards appropriately as explained in the “Position-

ing kerf board” section.

Adjusting the lever position (Fig. 14)

The lever can be repositioned at every angle 30° when

the lever does not provide full tightening.

Loosen and remove the screw that secures the lever at

the rear of the tool. Remove the lever and install it again

so that it is slightly above the level. Secure the lever with

the screw firmly.

Switch action

CAUTION:

• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that

the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the

“OFF” position when released.

• When not using the tool, remove the lock-off button and

store it in a secure place. This prevents unauthorized

operation.

• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing in

the lock-off button. This can cause switch breakage.

For European countries (Fig. 15)

To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally

pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,

push the lever to the left, press in the lock-off button and

then pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to

stop.

For all countries other than European countries

(Fig. 16)

To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally

pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,

press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.

Release the switch trigger to stop.

WARNING:

• NEVER use tool without a fully operative switch trigger.

Any tool with an inoperative switch is HIGHLY DAN-

GEROUS and must be repaired before further usage.

• For your safety, this tool is equipped with a lock-off but-

ton which prevents the tool from unintended starting.

NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull the

switch trigger without pressing the lock-off button.

Return tool to a Makita service center for proper repairs

BEFORE further usage.

• NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function of

lock-off button.

Lighting up the lamps (Fig. 17)

For model LS0714F, LS0714FL

CAUTION:

• This is not a rainproof light. Do not wash the light in

water or use it in a rain or a wet area. Such a conduct

can cause an electric shock and fume.

• Do not touch the lens of the light, as it is very hot while

it is lighted or shortly after it is turned off. This may

cause a burn to a human body.

• Do not apply impact to the light, which may cause dam-

age or shorted service time to it.

• Do not keep casting the beam of the light to your eyes.

This can cause your eyes to be hurt.

• Do not cover the light with clothes, carton, cardboard or

similar objects while it is lighted, which can cause a fire

or an ignition.

Push the upper position of the switch for turning on the

light and the lower position for off.

Move the light to shift an area of lighting.

NOTE:

• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be

careful not to scratch the lens of light, or it may lower

the illumination.

Laser beam action (Fig. 18 & 19)

For model LS0714FL, LS0714L

CAUTION:

• Never look into the laser beam. Direct laser beam may

injure your eyes.

• LASER RADIATION, DO NOT STARE INTO THE

BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRU-

MENTS, CLASS 2M LASER PRODUCT.

To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position (I) of

the switch. Press the lower position (O) to turn off.

Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of

the saw blade by adjusting the adjusting screw as fol-

lows.

1. Loosen the adjusting screw by turning it counter-

clockwise.

2. With the adjusting screw loosened, slide the adjust-

ing screw to the right or left as far as it goes.

3. Tighten the adjusting screw firmly at the position

where it stops sliding.

Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is positioned within

1 mm from the side surface of the blade (cutting posi-

tion).

NOTE:

• When laser line is dim and almost or entirely invisible

because of the direct sunlight in the indoor or outdoor

window-by work, relocate the work area to a place not

exposed to the direct sunlight.

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