Makita LS0714 Instruction Manual

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16Adjusting the bevel angle (Fig. 12 & 13)To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear ofthe tool counterclockwise.Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade until thepointer 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 atthe rear of the tool while tilting the blade slightly to the leftafter loosening the lever. With the release buttondepressed, tilt the saw blade to the right.CAUTION:• When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the handlefully.• After changing the bevel angle, always secure the armby tightening the lever clockwise.• When changing bevel angles, be sure to position thekerf 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° whenthe lever does not provide full tightening.Loosen and remove the screw that secures the lever atthe rear of the tool. Remove the lever and install it againso that it is slightly above the level. Secure the lever withthe screw firmly.Switch actionCAUTION:• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see thatthe switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the“OFF” position when released.• When not using the tool, remove the lock-off button andstore it in a secure place. This prevents unauthorizedoperation.• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing inthe lock-off button. This can cause switch breakage.For European countries (Fig. 15)To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentallypulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,push the lever to the left, press in the lock-off button andthen pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger tostop.For all countries other than European countries(Fig. 16)To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentallypulled, 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 theswitch trigger without pressing the lock-off button.Return tool to a Makita service center for proper repairsBEFORE further usage.• NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function oflock-off button.Lighting up the lamps (Fig. 17)For model LS0714F, LS0714FLCAUTION:• This is not a rainproof light. Do not wash the light inwater or use it in a rain or a wet area. Such a conductcan cause an electric shock and fume.• Do not touch the lens of the light, as it is very hot whileit is lighted or shortly after it is turned off. This maycause 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 orsimilar objects while it is lighted, which can cause a fireor an ignition.Push the upper position of the switch for turning on thelight 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. Becareful not to scratch the lens of light, or it may lowerthe illumination.Laser beam action (Fig. 18 & 19)For model LS0714FL, LS0714LCAUTION:• Never look into the laser beam. Direct laser beam mayinjure your eyes.To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position (I) ofthe switch. Press the lower position (O) to turn off.Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side ofthe 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 positionwhere it stops sliding.Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is positioned within1 mm from the side surface of the blade (cutting posi-tion).NOTE:• When laser line is dim and almost or entirely invisiblebecause of the direct sunlight in the indoor or outdoorwindow-by work, relocate the work area to a place notexposed to the direct sunlight.

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