Makita LS800D Instruction Manual page 12

• If the charging light flashes alternately in green and red color, a problem exists and charging is not possible.
The terminals on the charger or battery cartridge are clogged with dust or the battery cartridge is worn out or
damaged.
Trickle charge (Maintenance charge)
If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger to prevent spontaneous discharging after full charge, the
charger will switch into its "trickle charge (maintenance charge)" mode and keep the battery cartridge fresh and
fully charged.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely discharged.
Always stop tool operation and charge the battery cartridge when you notice less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at 10°C – 40°C (50°F – 104°F).
Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
4. Charge the Nickel Metal Hydride battery cartridge when you do not use it for more than six months.
Socket wrench (Fig. 3)
The socket wrench is stored as shown in Fig. 3. When
using the socket wrench, pull it out of the wrench
holder. After using the socket wrench, return it to the
wrench holder.
Bench mounting saw (Fig. 4 & 5)
When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in
the lowered position by the stopper pin. Release the
stopper pin by lowering the handle slightly and pulling
the stopper pin.
This tool should be bolted with four bolts to a
level and stable surface using the bolt holes provided
in the tool's base. This will help prevent tipping
and possible injury.
Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before installing or
removing the blade.
• Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to
install or remove the blade. Failure to do so may
result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of
the hex bolt. This could cause serious injury to
operator or others in the general vicinity of the
tool.
Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in
the stopper pin. (Fig. 4)
To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen
the hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it
counterclockwise. Raise the safety cover and center
cover. (Fig. 6)
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the
socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt (left-handed)
clockwise. Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and
blade. (Fig. 7)
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 bolt, and then use the socket wrench to tighten
the hex bolt (left-handed) securely counterclockwise
while pressing the shaft lock. (Fig. 8 & 9)
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CAUTION:
For all countries other than European countries
The inner flange has a 25 mm diameter on one side
and a 25.4 mm diameter on the other. The side with
25.4 mm diameter is marked by ''25.4''. Use the
correct side for the hole diameter of the blade you
intend to use. Mounting the blade on the wrong side
can result in dangerous vibration.
Return the safety cover and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure
the center cover. (Fig. 10)
Release the handle from the raised position by pulling
the stopper pin. Lower the handle to make sure that
the safety cover moves properly.
Safety cover (Fig. 11)
When lowering the handle, the safety cover rises
automatically. The cover returns to its original position
when the cut is completed and the handle is raised.
NEVER DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE SAFETY
COVER. In the interest of your personal safety,
always maintain the safety cover in good condition.
Any irregular operation of the safety cover should be
corrected immediately. NEVER USE THE TOOL
WITH A FAULTY SAFETY COVER. If the see-through
safety cover becomes dirty, or sawdust adheres to it
in such a way that the blade and/or workpiece is no
longer easily visible, remove the battery cartridge and
clean the cover carefully with a damp cloth. Do not
use solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners on the
plastic cover.
Dust bag (Fig. 12)
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations
clean and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag,
fit the bag's entry port over 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.