Cutting Angle Adjustment - Makita DLW140 Instruction Manual

Switch action
WARNING:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
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► 1. Lock-off button 2. Switch trigger
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
press the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
NEVER defeat the lock-off button
by taping down or some other means. A switch with
a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional
operation and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
NEVER use the tool if it runs when
you simply pull the switch trigger without press-
ing the lock-off button. A switch in need of repair
may result in unintentional operation and serious
personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service center
for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This can
cause switch breakage.
Load status indicator
The load status indicator shows the level of the load on
the motor during cutting operation. As the load on the
motor increases, the number of lighting lamp increases.
► 1. Load status indicator
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Overload alert
If the motor is operated with excessive load, all lamps of
the load status indicator will blink. In this case, reduce
the load on the motor. If you continue to load the motor
while the load status indicator is blinking, the tool will
automatically stops in a few seconds due to overload
protection.
NOTE: If an excessive load is generated at once, the
tool automatically stops without blinking of the load
status indicator.
Interval between vise and guide
plate
CAUTION:
After adjusting the interval
between the vise and the guide plate, make
sure that the guide plate is properly secured.
Insufficient fixing may result in personal injury.
The following interval settings of the vise are available:
• 0 - 170 mm (0"- 6-11/16") (original setting)
• 35 - 205 mm (1-3/8"- 8-1/16")
• 70 - 240 mm (2-3/4"- 9-7/16")
If your work requires different setting, proceed as fol-
lows to change the spacing or interval.
Loosen the screw on the guide plate. Move the guide
plate to the desired position then tighten the screw.
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► 1. Screw 2. Guide plate

Cutting angle adjustment

CAUTION:
After adjusting the angle of the
guide plate, make sure that the guide plate is
properly secured. Insufficient fixing may result in
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the tool when
the material is not firmly secured with the vise
because of the cutting angle.
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