Makita LS0714F Instruction Manual download pdf (Page 17)

Aligning the laser line (Fig. 20)

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

the blade according to the applications of cutting. Refer

to explanation titled “Laser beam action” regarding its

shifting method.

NOTE:

• Use wood facing against the guide fence when aligning

the cutting line with the laser line at the side of guide

fence in compound cutting (bevel angle 45 degrees and

miter angle right 45 degrees).

A) When you obtain correct size on the left side of work-

piece

• Shift the laser line to the left of the blade.

B) When you obtain correct size on the right side of

workpiece

• Shift the laser line to the right of the blade.

Align the cutting line on your workpiece with the laser

line.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.

Socket wrench storage (Fig. 21)

The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure.

When using the socket wrench, pull it out of the wrench

holder. After using the socket wrench, return it to the

wrench holder.

Installing or removing saw blade

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before installing or removing the blade.

• Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install

or remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in

overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt.

This could cause an injury.

Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the

stopper pin. (Fig. 22)

To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen

the hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it coun-

terclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center cover.

(Fig. 23)

Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the

socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then

remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade. (Fig. 24)

To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle,

making sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface

of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on the

blade case. Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then

use the socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-

handed) securely counterclockwise while pressing the

shaft lock.

Return the blade guard and center cover to its original

position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure

the center cover. Release the handle from the raised

position by pulling the stopper pin. Lower the handle to

make sure that the blade guard moves properly. Make

sure shaft lock has released spindle before making cut.

(Fig. 25 & 26)

Dust bag (accessory) (Fig. 27)

The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean

and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, fit it onto

the dust nozzle.

When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust bag

from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the dust

bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to remove par-

ticles adhering to the insides which might hamper further

collection.

NOTE:

If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your saw,

more efficient and cleaner operations can be performed.

Dust box (accessory) (Fig. 28, 29 & 30)

Insert the dust box into the dust nozzle.

Empty the dust box at the earliest possible.

To empty the dust box, open the cover by pushing the

button and throw away sawdust. Return the cover to the

original position and it locks. Dust box can easily be

removed by pulling out while turning it near the dust noz-

zle on the tool.

NOTE:

• If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this tool,

more efficient and cleaner operations can be per-

formed.

CAUTION:

• Empty the dust box before collected sawdust level

reaches the cylinder part.

Securing workpiece (Fig. 31)

WARNING:

• It is extremely important to always secure the work-

piece properly and tightly with the vise. Failure to do so

can cause the tool to be damaged and/or the work-

piece to be destroyed. PERSONAL INJURY MAY

ALSO RESULT. Also, after a cutting operation, DO

NOT raise the blade until the blade has come to a com-

plete stop.

CAUTION:

• When cutting long workpieces, use supports that are

as high as the top surface level of the turn base. Do not

rely solely on the vertical vise and/or horizontal vise to

secure the workpiece.

Thin material tends to sag. Support workpiece over its

entire length to avoid blade pinch and possible KICK-

BACK.

Vertical vise (Fig. 32)

The vertical vise can be installed in two positions on

either the left or right side of the guide fence or the holder

assembly (optional accessory). Insert the vise rod into

the hole in the guide fence or the holder assembly and

tighten the screw to secure the vise rod.

Position the vise arm according to the thickness and

shape of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by tight-

ening the screw. If the screw to secure the vise arm con-

tacts the guide fence, install the screw on the opposite

side of vise arm. Make sure that no part of the tool con-

tacts the vise when lowering the handle fully and pulling

or pushing the carriage all the way. If some part contacts

the vise, re-position the vise.

Press the workpiece flat against the guide fence and the

turn base. Position the workpiece at the desired cutting

position and secure it firmly by tightening the vise knob.

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