Makita Saw MLS100 User Manual download pdf (Page 9)

Blade guard (Fig. 6)

When lowering the handle, the blade guard rises

automatically. The guard is spring loaded so it returns to

its original position when the cut is completed and the

handle is raised. NEVER DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE

BLADE GUARD OR THE SPRING WHICH ATTACHES

TO THE GUARD.

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. NEVER

USE THE TOOL IF THE BLADE GUARD OR SPRING

ARE DAMAGED, FAULTY OR REMOVED. DOING SO IS

HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS

PERSONAL INJURY.

If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or sawdust

adheres to it in such a way that the blade 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. 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.

If the blade guard is especially dirty and vision through the

guard is impaired, use the supplied 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 discolored through age or UV light

exposure, contact a Makita service center for a new

guard. DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD. (Fig. 7)

Kerf board (Fig. 8)

This tool is provided with the kerf board in the turn base to

minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. If the kerf

groove has not yet been cut in the kerf board by the

factory, you should cut the groove before actually using

the tool to cut a workpiece. Switch on the tool and lower

the blade gently to cut a groove in the kerf board.

Maintaining maximum cutting capacity

This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum

cutting capacity for a 255 mm saw blade.

When installing a new blade, always check the lower limit

position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as follows:

First, unplug the tool. Lower the handle completely. Use

the wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until the periphery of

the blade extends slightly below the top surface of the turn

base at the point where the front face of the guide fence

meets the top surface of the turn base. (Fig. 9)

With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while

holding the handle all the way down to be sure that the

blade does not contact any part of the lower base. Re-

adjust slightly, if necessary. (Fig. 10)

CAUTION:

• After installing a new blade, always be sure that the

blade does not contact any part of the lower base when

the handle is lowered completely. Always do this with

the tool unplugged.

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 knob 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 knob clockwise firmly to secure the arm.

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 knob clockwise.

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.

For European countries (Fig. 14)

To start the tool, push the lever to the right and then pull

the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.

For all countries other than European countries

(Fig. 15)

To start the tool, simply 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

DANGEROUS and must be repaired before further

usage.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.

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 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.

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