Maintenance - Makita BLS713 Instruction Manual

facing so that they will not interfere with the
positioning of the material being cut. Misalignment
of the material being cut can case unexpected
movement during the cutting operation which may
result in a loss of control and serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
• When the wood facing is attached, do not turn the turn
base with the handle lowered. The blade and/or the
wood facing will be damaged.
8. Cutting repetitive lengths (Fig. 39)
When cutting several pieces of stock to the same
length, ranging from 220 mm to 385 mm, use of the
set plate (optional accessory) will facilitate more
efficient operation. Install the set plate on the holder
(optional accessory) as shown in the figure.
Align the cutting line on your workpiece with either the
left or right side of the groove in the kerf board, and
while holding the workpiece from moving, move the
set plate flush against the end of the workpiece. Then
secure the set plate with the screw. When the set
plate is not used, loosen the screw and turn the set
plate out of the way.
NOTE:
• Use of the holder-rod assembly (optional accessory)
allows cutting repetitive lengths up to 2,200 mm
approximately.
9. Groove cutting (Fig. 40)
A dado type cut can be made by proceeding as
follows:
Adjust the lower limit position of the blade using the
adjusting screw and the stopper arm to limit the cutting
depth of the blade. Refer to "Stopper arm" section
described on previously.
After adjusting the lower limit position of the blade, cut
parallel grooves across the width of the workpiece
using a slide (push) cut as shown in the figure. Then
remove the workpiece material between the grooves
with a chisel.
WARNING:
• Do not attempt to perform this type of cut by using
a wider type blade or dado blade. Attempting to
make a groove cut with a wider blade or dado blade
could lead to unexpected cutting results and kickback
which may result in serious personal injury.
• Be sure to return the stopper arm to the original
position when performing other than groove
cutting. Attempting to make cuts with the stopper arm
in the incorrect position could lead to unexpected
cutting results and kickback which may result in serious
personal injury.
Carrying tool (Fig. 41 & 42)
Make sure that the battery cartridge is removed. Secure
the blade at 0° bevel angle and the turn base at the full
right miter angle position. Secure the slide poles so that
the lower slide pole is locked in the position of the carriage
fully pulled to operator and the upper poles are locked in
the position of the carriage fully pushed forward to the
guide fence. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the
lowered position by pushing in the stopper pin.
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Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base as
shown in the figure. If you remove the holders, dust bag,
etc., you can carry the tool more easily.
CAUTION:
• Always secure all moving portions before carrying the
tool. If portions of the tool move or slide while being
carried loss of control or balance may occur resulting in
personal injury.
WARNING:
• Stopper pin is only for carrying and storage
purposes and should never be used for any cutting
operations. The use of the stopper pin for cutting
operations may cause unexpected movement of the
saw blade resulting in kickback and serious personal
injury.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean
for the best and safest performance. Attempting a
cut with a dull and /or dirty blade may cause kickback
and result in a serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
Adjusting the cutting angle
This tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory,
but rough handling may have affected the alignment. If
your tool is not aligned properly, perform the following:
1. Miter angle
Push the carriage toward the guide fence and tighten
two clamp screws to secure the carriage.
Loosen the grip which secures the turn base. Turn the
turn base so that the pointer points to 0° on the miter
scale. Then turn the turn base slightly clockwise and
counterclockwise to seat the turn base in the 0° miter
notch. (Leave as it is if the pointer does not point to
0°.) (Fig. 43)
Loosen the hex socket bolt securing the guide fence using
the hex wrench.
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper pin. Square the side
of the blade with the face of the guide fence using a
triangular rule, try-square, etc. Then securely tighten
the hex socket bolt on the guide fence in order starting
from the right side. (Fig. 44 & 45)
Make sure that the pointer points to 0° on the miter
scale. If the pointer does not point to 0°, loosen the
screw which secures the pointer and adjust the pointer
so that it will point to 0°.
2. Bevel angle
(1) 0° bevel angle
Push the carriage toward the guide fence and
tighten two clamp screws to secure the carriage.
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper pin. (Fig. 46)