Securing Workpiece - Makita BLS713 Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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the battery cartridge is
working on the tool. Failure to switch off and
remove the battery cartridge may result in serious
personal injury.
Hex wrench storage
Fig.20
The hex wrench is stored as shown in the figure. When
the hex wrench is needed it can be pulled out of the
wrench holder. After using the hex wrench it can be
stored by returning it to the wrench holder.
Installing or removing saw blade
Fig.21
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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the battery cartridge is
installing or removing the blade. Accidental start
up of the tool may result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita hex wrench provided to install
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or remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in
overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex
socket 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 hex wrench to loosen the
hex socket bolt holding the center cover by turning it
counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center
cover.
Fig.23
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the hex
wrench to loosen the hex socket bolt clockwise. Then
remove the hex socket bolt, outer flange and blade.
NOTE:
If the inner flange is removed be sure to install it on
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the spindle with its protrusion facing away from the
blade. If the flange is installed incorrectly the
flange will rub against the machine.
Fig.24
Fig.25
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
socket bolt, and then use the hex wrench to tighten the
hex socket bolt (left-handed) securely counterclockwise
while pressing the shaft lock.
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Return the blade guard and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex socket 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 the shaft lock has released spindle
before making cut.
Dust bag (accessory)
Fig.26
To attach the fastener, align the top end of the fastener
with the triangular mark on the dust bag.
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations
cleaner and dust collection easier. 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
particles adhering to the insides which might hamper
further collection.
NOTE:
If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, cleaner
operations can be performed.

Securing workpiece

WARNING:
It is extremely important to always secure the
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workpiece correctly with the proper type of vise.
Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury
and cause damage to the tool and/or the workpiece.
After a cutting operation do not raise the blade
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until it has come to a complete stop. The raising
of a coasting blade may result in serious personal
injury and damage to the workpiece.
When cutting a workpiece that is longer than
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the support base of the saw, the material should
be supported the entire length beyond the
support base and at the same height to keep the
material level. Proper workpiece support will help
avoid blade pinch and possible kickback which may
result in serious personal injury. 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 KICKBACK.
Fig.27
Vertical vise
Fig.28
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