Makita DLW140 Instruction Manual page 9

NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This can
cause switch breakage.
Load status indicator
The load status indicator shows the level of the load on
the motor during cutting operation. As the load on the
motor increases, the number of lighting lamp increases.
► 1 . Load status indicator
Overload alert
If the motor is operated with excessive load, all lamps of
the load status indicator will blink. In this case, reduce
the load on the motor. If you continue to load the motor
while the load status indicator is blinking, the tool will
automatically stops in few seconds due to overload
protection.
NOTE: If an excessive load is generated at once, the
tool automatically stops without blinking of the load
status indicator.
Interval between vise and guide
plate
CAUTION:
After adjusting the interval
between the vise and the guide plate, make
sure that the guide plate is properly secured.
Insufficient fixing may result in personal injury.
The following interval settings of the vise are available:
• 0 - 170 mm (original setting)
• 35 - 205 mm
• 70 - 240 mm
If your work requires different setting, proceed as fol-
lows to change the spacing or interval.
Loosen the screw on the guide plate. Move the guide
plate to the desired position then tighten the screw.
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► 1 . Screw 2. Guide plate
Cutting angle adjustment
guide plate, make sure that the guide plate is
properly secured. Insufficient fixing may result in
personal injury.
the material is not firmly secured with the vise
because of the cutting angle.
Turn the lever counterclockwise. Move the guide plate
to the desired angle and fully tighten the lever.
► 1 . Guide plate 2. Lever
NOTE: The scale on the guide plate is only a rough
indication. For more accurate angle, use a protractor
or triangle ruler. Keep the handle down so that the
cut-off wheel extends into the base. At the same time,
adjust the angle between the guide plate and the cut-
off wheel with a protractor or triangle ruler.
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CAUTION:
After adjusting the angle of the
CAUTION:
Do not operate the tool when
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