Securing Workpiece - Makita DLS713 Instruction Manual

CAUTION:
Make sure that the blade mounting
part "a" on the inner flange that is positioned
outside fits into the saw blade hole "a" perfectly.
Mounting the blade on the wrong side can result in
the dangerous vibration.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner.
► Fig.32
Dust bag (accessory)
► Fig.33: 1. Dust bag 2. Dust nozzle 3. Fastener
To attach the fastener, align the top end of the fastener
with the triangular mark on the dust bag.
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations
cleaner and dust collection easier. To attach the dust
bag, fit it onto 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.

Securing workpiece

WARNING:
It is extremely important to always secure
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the workpiece correctly with the proper type
of vise. Failure to do so may result in serious
personal injury and cause damage to the tool
and/or the workpiece.
• After a cutting operation do not raise the
blade until it has come to a complete stop.
The raising of a coasting blade may result in
serious personal injury and damage to the
workpiece.
• When cutting a workpiece that is longer
than the support base of the saw, the mate-
rial 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 which may result in seri-
ous personal injury. Do not 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.34: 1. Support 2. Turn base
Vertical vise
► Fig.35: 1. Vise arm 2. Vise rod 3. Guide fence
4. Holder 5. Holder assembly 6. Vise knob
7. Screw
The vertical vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the guide fence or the
holder assembly. Insert the vise rod into the hole in
the guide fence or the holder assembly and tighten the
screw to secure the vise rod.
Position the vise arm according to the thickness and
shape of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by
tightening the screw. If the screw to secure the vise arm
contacts the guide fence, install the screw on the oppo-
site side of vise arm. Make sure that no part of the tool
contacts the vise when lowering the handle fully and
pulling or pushing the carriage all the way. If some part
contacts the vise, re-position the vise.
Press the workpiece flat against the guide fence and the
turn base. Position the workpiece at the desired cutting
position and secure it firmly by tightening the vise knob.
WARNING:
• The workpiece must be secured firmly
against the turn base and guide fence with
the vise during all operations. If the workpiece
is not properly secured against the fence the
material may move during the cutting operation
causing possible damage to the blade, causing
the material to be thrown and loss of control
resulting in serious personal injury.
Horizontal vise (optional accessory)
► Fig.36: 1. Vise knob 2. Projection 3. Vise shaft 4. Base
The horizontal vise can be installed on the left side of
the base. By turning the vise knob counterclockwise, the
screw is released and the vise shaft can be moved rap-
idly in and out. By turning the vise knob clockwise, the
screw remains secured. To grip the workpiece, turn the
vise knob gently clockwise until the projection reaches
its topmost position, then fasten securely. If the vise
knob is forced in or pulled out while being turned clock-
wise, the projection may stop at an angle. In this case,
turn the vise knob back counterclockwise until the screw
is released, before turning again gently clockwise.
The maximum width of the workpiece which can be
secured by the horizontal vise is 120 mm.
WARNING:
• Grip the workpiece only when the projection
is at the topmost position. Failure to do so
may result in insufficient securing of the work-
piece. This could cause the workpiece to be
thrown, cause damage to the blade or cause the
loss of control, which can result in PERSONAL
INJURY.
Holders and holder assembly
(optional accessories)
CAUTION:
For the tool equipped with the hold-
ers and the holder assemblies as standard acces-
sories, this type of use is not permitted due to the
country regulations.
► Fig.37: 1. Holder 2. Holder assembly
The holders and the holder assembly can be installed
on either side as a convenient means of supporting
workpieces horizontally. Install them as shown in the
figure. Then tighten the screws firmly to secure the
holders and the holder assembly.
When cutting long workpieces, use the holder-rod
assembly (optional accessory). It consists of two holder
assemblies and two rods 12.
► Fig.38: 1. Holder assembly 2. Rod 12
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