Adjusting The Bevel Angle; Switch Action - Makita DLS713 Instruction Manual

Adjusting the bevel angle

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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:
After changing the bevel angle, always secure the
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arm by tightening the lever clockwise.
NOTICE:
When tilting the saw blade be sure the handle is
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fully raised.
When changing bevel angles, be sure to position
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the kerf boards appropriately as explained in the
"Positioning kerf boards" section.
Adjusting the lever position
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The lever can be repositioned at every angle 30° when
the lever does not provide full tightening.
1. Lever
2. Release button
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1. Pointer
2. Bevel scale
3. Arm
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1. Lever
2. Screw
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

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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:
Before installing the battery cartridge on the
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tool, always check to see that the switch trigger
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released. Do not pull the switch
trigger hard without pressing in the lock-off
button. This can cause switch breakage.
Operating a tool with a switch that does not actuate
properly can lead to loss of control and serious
personal injury.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of a
padlock to lock the tool off.
WARNING:
Do not use a lock with a shank or cable any
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smaller than 6.35 mm (1/4") in diameter. A
smaller shank or cable may not properly lock the
tool in the off position and unintentional operation
may occur resulting in serious personal injury.
NEVER use tool without a fully operative switch
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trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch is
HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired before
further usage or serious personal injury may occur.
For your safety, this tool is equipped with a lock-off
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button 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. A switch in need of repair may
result in unintentional operation and serious
personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service
center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
NEVER defeat the lock-off button by taping down
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or some other means. A switch with a defeated
lock-off button may result in unintentional operation
and serious personal injury.
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1. Lock-off button
2. Switch trigger
3. Hole for padlock
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