Makita LS0714 Instruction Manual page 17

3. Tighten the adjusting screw firmly at the position
where it stops sliding.
Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is positioned
within 1 mm from the side surface of the blade (cutting
position).
NOTE:
• When laser line is dim and almost or entirely
invisible because of the direct sunlight in the
indoor or outdoor window-by work, relocate the
work area to a place not exposed to the direct
sunlight.
Aligning the laser line
► Fig.23
Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of the
blade according to the applications of cutting. Refer to expla-
nation titled "Laser beam action" regarding its shifting method.
NOTE:
• Use wood facing against the guide fence when
aligning the cutting line with the laser line at the side
of guide fence in compound cutting (bevel angle 45
degrees and miter angle right 45 degrees).
A) When you obtain correct size on the left side of
workpiece
• Shift the laser line to the left of the blade.
B) When you obtain correct size on the right side of
workpiece
• Shift the laser line to the right of the blade.
Align the cutting line on your workpiece with the laser
line.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Hex wrench storage
► Fig.24: 1. Wrench holder 2. Hex wrench
The hex wrench is stored as shown in the figure. When
using the hex wrench, pull it out of the wrench holder.
After using the hex wrench, return it to the wrench
holder.
Installing or removing saw blade
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the
blade.
CAUTION:
• Use only the Makita hex wrench provided to
install 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.25: 1. Stopper pin
Removing the blade
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.26: 1. Center cover 2. Hex socket bolt 3. Hex
wrench 4. Safety cover
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.
► Fig.27: 1. Shaft lock 2. Arrow 3. Blade case 4. Hex
wrench 5. Hex socket bolt
Installing the blade
To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle,
making sure that the direction of the arrow on the sur-
face 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.
► Fig.28: 1. Blade case 2. Arrow 3. Saw blade
4. Arrow
► Fig.29: 1. Outer flange 2. Saw blade 3. Inner flange
4. Hex socket bolt(left-handed) 5. Spindle
For tool with the inner flange for
15.88 mm hole-diameter saw blade
Country specific
Mount the inner flange with its recessed side facing
outward onto the mounting shaft and then place circu-
lar saw blade (with the ring attached if needed), outer
flange and hex bolt.
For tool without the ring
► Fig.30: 1. Outer flange 2. Saw blade 3. Inner flange
4. Hex socket bolt (left-handed) 5. Spindle
For tool with the ring
► Fig.31: 1. Outer flange 2. Saw blade 3. Inner flange
4. Hex socket bolt (left-handed) 5. Ring
6. Spindle
WARNING:
blade onto the spindle, always be sure that the
correct ring for the blade's arbor hole you intend
to use is installed between the inner and the outer
flanges. Use of the incorrect arbor hole ring may
result in the improper mounting of the blade causing
blade movement and severe vibration resulting in
possible loss of control during operation and in seri-
ous personal injury.
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If the ring is needed to mount the