Blade Guard - Makita BLS713 Instruction Manual

Battery protection system (Battery cartridge
with a star mark)
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The battery cartridge with a star mark is equipped with
the protection system, which automatically cuts off the
output power for its long service life.
The tool stops during operation when the tool and/or
battery are placed under the following situation. This is
caused by the activation of protection system and does
not show the tool trouble.
When the tool is overloaded:
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At this time, release the switch trigger and
remove causes of overload and then pull the
switch trigger again to restart.
When battery cells get hot:
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If any operation of the switch trigger, the
motor will remain stopped. At this time, stop
use of the tool and cool or charge the battery
cartridge after removing it from the tool.
When the remaining battery capacity gets low:
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If any operation of the switch trigger, the
motor will remain stopped. At this time,
remove the battery cartridge from the tool and
charge it .

Blade guard

For all countries other than European countries
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When lowering the handle, the blade guard rises
automatically. The guard is spring loaded so it returns to
its original position when the cut is completed and the
handle is raised.
WARNING:
Never defeat or remove the blade guard or the
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spring which attaches to the guard. An exposed
blade as a result of defeated guarding may result in
1. Star mark
1. Blade guard
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serious personal injury during operation.
In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain
the blade guard in good condition. Any irregular
operation of the blade guard should be corrected
immediately. Check to assure spring loaded return action
of guard.
WARNING:
Never use the tool if the blade guard or spring
•
are damaged, faulty or removed. Operation of
the tool with a damaged, faulty or removed guard
may result in serious personal injury.
For European countries
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When lowering the handle, the blade guard A rises
automatically. The blade guard B rises as it contacts a
workpiece. The guards are spring loaded so it returns to
its original position when the cut is completed and the
handle is raised.
WARNING:
Never defeat or remove the blade guard or the
•
spring which attaches to the guard. An exposed
blade as a result of defeated guarding may result in
serious personal injury during operation.
In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain
each blade guard in good condition. Any irregular
operation of the blade guards should be corrected
immediately. Check to assure spring loaded return action
of guards.
WARNING:
Never use the tool if the blade guard or spring
•
are damaged, faulty or removed. Operation of
the tool with a damaged, faulty or removed guard
may result in serious personal injury.
If the see-through blade guard 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 guard carefully with a damp cloth.
Do not use solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners on
the plastic guard because this may cause damage to the
guard.
If the blade guard becomes dirty and needs to be
cleaned for proper operation follow the steps below:
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1. Blade guard A
2. Blade guard B
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