Switch Action - Makita DLS713 Instruction Manual

Maintaining maximum cutting capacity
► Fig.14: 1. Adjusting bolt 2. Guide fence 3. Turn base
► Fig.15: 1. Top surface of turn table 2. Periphery of
blade 3. Guide fence
This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum
cutting capacity for a 190 mm saw blade.
Remove the battery cartridge before any adjustment is
attempted. When installing a new blade, always check the lower
limit position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as follows:
First, remove the battery cartridge. Push the carriage
toward the guide fence fully and lower the handle com-
pletely. Use the hex wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until
the periphery of the blade extends slightly below the top
surface of the turn base at the point where the front face
of the guide fence meets the top surface of the turn base.
With the battery cartridge removed, rotate the blade
by hand while holding the handle all the way down to
be sure that the blade does not contact any part of the
lower base. Re-adjust slightly, if necessary.
WARNING:
• After installing a new blade and with the battery
cartridge removed, always be sure that the
blade does not contact any part of the lower
base when the handle is lowered completely. If
a blade makes contact with the base it may cause
kickback and result in serious personal injury.
Stopper arm
► Fig.16: 1. Adjusting screw 2. Stopper arm
The lower limit position of the blade can be easily
adjusted with the stopper arm. To adjust it, move the
stopper arm in the direction of the arrow as shown in the
figure. Adjust the adjusting screw so that the blade stops
at the desired position when lowering the handle fully.
Sub-fence
Country specific
CAUTION:
When performing left bevel cuts, flip the
sub-fence outward. Otherwise, it may contact the blade or a
part of the tool, and may result in serious injury to the operator.
► Fig.17: 1. Sub-fence
This tool is equipped with the sub-fence. Usually position the sub-
fence inside. However, when performing left bevel cuts, flip it outward.
Adjusting the miter angle
► Fig.18: 1. Turn base 2. Lock lever 3. Miter scale
4. Pointer 5. Grip
Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the turn base
while pressing down the lock lever. When you have moved the
grip to the position where the pointer points to the desired angle
on the miter scale, securely tighten the grip clockwise.
CAUTION:
• After changing the miter angle, always secure
the turn base by tightening the grip firmly.
NOTICE:
• When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the
handle fully.
Adjusting the bevel angle
► Fig.19: 1. Lever 2. Release button
► Fig.20: 1. Pointer 2. Bevel scale 3. Arm
To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of
the tool counterclockwise.
Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade until the
pointer points to the desired angle on the bevel scale.
Then tighten the lever clockwise firmly to secure the arm.
To tilt the blade to the right, push the release button at
the rear of the tool while tilting the blade slightly to the
left after loosening the lever. With the release button
depressed, tilt the saw blade to the right.
CAUTION:
• After changing the bevel angle, always secure
the arm by tightening the lever clockwise.
NOTICE:
• When tilting the saw blade be sure the handle is
fully raised.
• When changing bevel angles, be sure to position
the kerf boards appropriately as explained in the
"Positioning kerf boards" section.
Adjusting the lever position
► Fig.21: 1. Lever 2. Screw
The lever can be repositioned at every angle 30° when
the lever does not provide full tightening.
Loosen and remove the screw that secures the lever at the rear
of the tool. Remove the lever and install it again so that it is
slightly above the level. Secure the lever with the screw firmly.

Switch action

WARNING:
tridge on the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released. Operating a tool
with a switch that does not actuate properly can lead
to loss of control and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
cable any smaller than 6.35 mm (1/4") in diameter.
A smaller shank or cable may not properly lock the
tool in the off position and unintentional operation
may occur resulting in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
ative switch trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch
is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired before
further usage or serious personal injury may occur.
WARNING:
with a lock-off button which prevents the tool from
unintended starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs
when you simply pull the switch trigger without
pressing the lock-off button. A switch in need of
repair may result in unintentional operation and seri-
ous personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service
center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
WARNING:
by taping down or some other means. A switch with
a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional
operation and serious personal injury.
16 ENGLISH
Before installing the battery car-
Do not use a lock with a shank or
NEVER use tool without a fully oper-
For your safety, this tool is equipped
NEVER defeat the lock-off button