Makita DLS211 Instruction Manual page 28

WARNING:
Before mounting the blade onto
the spindle, always be sure that the correct ring
for the blade's arbor hole you intend to use is
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Use of the incorrect arbor hole ring may result in the
improper mounting of the blade causing blade move-
ment and severe vibration resulting in possible loss
of control during operation and in serious personal
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When you wish to perform clean cutting operation, con-
nect a Makita vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle using
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Fig.39: 1. Front cuff 24 2. Hose 3. Vacuum cleaner
Dust bag
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean
and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, remove
the dust extraction hose from the tool and connect the
dust bag.
Fig.40: 1. Dust extraction hose 2. Dust bag
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.
Fig.41: 1. Fastener
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
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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
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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
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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.42: 1. Support 2. Turn base
Guide fences
WARNING:
Before operating the tool, make
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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-
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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.
Fig.43: 1. Upper fence 2. Lower fence 3. Clamping
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NOTICE:
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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
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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.
Fig.44: 1. Sub base 2. Upper fence 3. Clip
Vertical vise
WARNING:
The workpiece must be secured
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the vise during all operations. If the workpiece is
not properly secured against the fence, the material
may move during the cutting operation causing pos-
sible damage to the saw blade, causing the material
to be thrown and loss of control resulting in serious
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The vertical vise can be installed into either the left or
right side of the base and sub base. Insert the vise rod
into the hole in the base or sub base.
Fig.45: 1. Vertical vise 2. Hole for vertical vise
3. Sub base 4. Base
Fig.46: 1. Vise arm 2. Vise rod 3. Clamping screw
4. Vise knob
Position the vise arm according to the thickness and
shape of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by
tightening the screw. If the clamping screw contacts the
carriage, install the vertical vise to the sub base or the
opposite side on the base. Make sure that no part of the
tool contacts the vise when lowering the handle all the
way. If some part contacts the vise, re-position the vise.
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turn base. Position the workpiece at the desired cutting
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NOTE: For a quick setting of workpiece, turning the
vise knob to 90° counterclockwise allows the vise
knob to be moved up and down. To secure the work-
piece after setting, turn the vise knob clockwise.
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