Securing Workpiece; Guide Fences - Makita DLS211 Instruction Manual

Securing workpiece

WARNING:
It is extremely important to always
secure the workpiece correctly with the proper
type of vise or crown molding stoppers. Failure to
do so may result in serious personal injury and cause
damage to the tool and/or the workpiece.
WARNING:
After a cutting operation, do
not raise the saw blade 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.
WARNING:
When cutting a workpiece that
is longer than 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.
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► 1. Support 2. Turn base

Guide fences

WARNING:
Before operating the tool, make
sure that the upper fence is secured firmly.
WARNING:
Before bevel-cutting, make sure
that no part of the tool, especially the saw blade,
contacts the upper and lower fences when fully
lowering and raising the handle in any position
and while moving the carriage through its full
range of travel. If the tool or blade makes contact
with the fence, this may result in kickback or unex-
pected movement of the material and serious per-
sonal injury.
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Use upper fences to support the material higher than
the lower fences. Insert the upper fence into the hole on
the lower fence and tighten the clamping screw.
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► 1. Upper fence 2. Lower fence 3. Clamping screw
4. Adjusting screw
The lower fences are fixed to the base
NOTICE:
in the factory. Do not remove the lower fences.
NOTICE:
If the upper fence is still loose after
tightening the clamping screw, turn the adjusting
screw to close a gap. The adjusting screw is factory
adjusted. You don't need to use it unless needed.
When not using the upper fence, you can store it onto
the pipe of the sub base. Use the clip on the upper
fence to hold it on the pipe of the sub base.
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► 1. Sub base 2. Upper fence 3. Clip
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