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Makita LS711D Instruction Manual

Cordless slide compound saw equipped with electric blade brake 190 mm (7-1/2”)
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Cordless Slide
Compound Saw
Equipped with Electric Blade Brake
190 mm (7-1/2")
MODEL LS711D
I N S T R U C T I O N
M A N U A L
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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  • Page 1 Cordless Slide Compound Saw Equipped with Electric Blade Brake 190 mm (7-1/2”) MODEL LS711D I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Blade diameter : ... 190 mm (7-1/2”) Hole (arbor) diameter : ... 15.88 mm (5/8”) Max. Miter angle : ...Left 47° , Right 57° Max. Bevel angle : ...Left 45° Max. Cutting capacities (H x W) with blade 190 mm (7-1/2”) in diameter. Miter angle 0°...
  • Page 3 (For All TOOIS) 1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner’s manual carefully. Learn the tool’s applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to it. 2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. 3. REMOVE ADJUSTING WRENCHES.

  • Page 4: Additional Safety Rules

    ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to slide compound saw safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury. 1. Wear eye protection. 2.
  • Page 5 19. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from the workpiece before operation. 20. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the switch is turned on. 21. Be sure that the blade does not contact the turn base in the lowest position. 22.
  • Page 6 (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery. 3. CAUTION - To reduce risk of injury, charge only MAKITA rechargeable marked on the charger label. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
  • Page 7 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER & BATTERY CARTRIDGE 1. Do not charge Battery Cartridge when temperature is BELOW 10°C (50°F) or ABOVE 40°C (104°F). 2. Do not attempt to use a step-up trans- former, an engine generator or DC power receptacle.

  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLATION 002193 1. Stopper Pin 002194 1. Bolt FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 002240 1. Battery cartridge 2. Button Bench mounting When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the lowered position by the stopper pin. Release the stopper pin by lower- ing the handle slightly and pulling the stopper pin.
  • Page 9 6. After charging, unplug the charger from the power source. NOTE: • The battery charger is for charging Makita battery cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for other manufacturer’s batteries. • When you charge a new battery cartridge or a battery cartridge which has not been used for a long period of time, it may not accept a full charge.

  • Page 10: Blade Guard

    002245 1. Blade guard 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.
  • Page 11 Do not remove spring holding blade guard. If guard becomes discolored through age or UV light exposure, con- tact a Makita service center for a new guard. DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD. Positioning kerf board This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn base to minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut.
  • Page 12 002196 1. Adjusting bolt 2. Guide fence 3. Turn Base 001540 1. Top surface ot turn base 2. Periphery of blade 3. Guide fence 002241 1. Adjusting screw 2. Stopper arm Maintaining maximum cutting capacity This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum cutting capacity for a 190 mm (7 - 1/2”) saw blade.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Bevel Angle

    002197 1. Turn base 2. Miter scale 3. Pointer 4. Grip 5. Lock lever 002198 1. Lever 002199 1. Pointer 2. Bevel scale 3. Arm 001811 1. Lock-off button 2. Switch trigger Adjusting the miter angle Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the turn base while pressing down the lock lever.

  • Page 14: Electric Brake

    NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the lock-off button. Return tool to a Makita service center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage. •...
  • Page 15 • 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 an injury.

  • Page 16: Securing Workpiece

    NOTE: If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your saw, more efficient and cleaner operations can be performed. Securing workpiece WARNING: •...
  • Page 17 001549 1. Support 2. Turn base 001806 1. Vise arm 2. Vise rod 3. Guide fence 4. Holder 5. Holder assembly 6. Vise knob 7. Screw destroyed. PERSONAL RESULT. Also, after a cutting operation, DO NOT raise the blade until the blade has come to a complete stop. CAUTION: •...
  • Page 18 001807 1. Vise knob 2. Projection 3. Vise shaft 4. Base 002247 1. Holder 2. Holder assembly 002246 1. Holder assembly 2. Rod 12 Horizontal vise (optional accessory) The horizontal vise can be installed on the left side of the base.

  • Page 19: Operation

    OPERATION 002218 CAUTION: • Before use, be sure to release the handle from the lowered position by pulling the stopper pin. • Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece, etc. before the switch is turned on. • Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle when cutting.
  • Page 20 002219 002220 2. Slide (push) cutting (cutting wide workpieces) Loosen the clamp screw on the turn base counterclock- wise so that the carriage can slide freely. Secure the workpiece with the vise. Pull the carriage toward you fully. Switch on the tool without the blade making any contact and wait until the blade attains full speed.
  • Page 21 the cut is completed, switch off the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP before returning the blade to its fully elevated position. CAUTION: • Always be sure that the blade will move down to bevel direction during a bevel cut.
  • Page 22 001555 52˚ 45˚ 45˚ 38˚ 45˚ 45˚ 1. 52/38° type crown molding 2. 45° type crown molding 3. 45° type cove molding 001556 (1) (2) (3) (4) Fig.A 1. Inside corner 2. Outside corner 001557 1. Inside corner 2. Outside corner There are two common types of crown moldings and one type of cove moldings;...
  • Page 23 Example: In the case of cutting 52/38° type crown molding for position (1) in Fig. A: • Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to 33.9° LEFT. • Adjust and secure miter angle setting to 31.6° RIGHT. • Lay crown molding with its broad back (hidden) surface down on the turn base with its CEILING CONTACT EDGE against the guide fence on the saw.
  • Page 24 000031 Ceiling 52˚ 38˚ Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 52/38 degrees Wall Angle Bevel Angle Miter Angle (deg.) (deg.) (deg.) 43.0 46.8 42.8 46.3 42.5 45.7 42.2 45.1 41.9 44.6 41.7 44.0 41.4 43.5 41.1 42.9 40.8 42.4 40.5 41.9 40.2 41.3 39.9...
  • Page 25 000032 Ceiling 45˚ 45˚ Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 45 degrees Wall Angle Bevel Angle Miter Angle (deg.) (deg.) (deg.) 37.8 50.8 37.5 50.2 37.3 49.6 37.1 49.1 36.8 48.5 36.6 48.0 36.4 47.4 36.1 46.9 35.9 46.4 35.6 45.8 35.4 45.3 35.1...
  • Page 26 001846 1. Set plate 2. Holder 3. Screw 001563 1. Cut grooves with blade 002193 1. Stopper Pin 7. Cutting repetitive lengths When cutting several pieces of stock to the same length, ranging from 220 mm (8 - 5/8”) to 385 mm (15 - 1/8”), use of the set plate (optional accessory) will facilitate more efficient operation.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    002221 MAINTENANCE 002242 1. Guide fence 2. Hex bolt 002209 1. Triangular rule Carry the tool by carrying grip as shown in the figure. If you remove the holders, dust bag, etc., you can carry the tool more easily. CAUTION: •...
  • Page 28 002210 1. Screw 2. Miter scale 3. Pointer 002858 1. Arm holder 2. Arm 3. 0° bevel angle adjusting bolt 4. Lever 001819 1. Triangular rule 2. Saw blade 3. Top surface of turn base 002211 1. Screw 2. Pointer 3.

  • Page 29: Replacing Carbon Brushes

    1 minute. Then check the tool while running and elec- tric brake operation when releasing the switch trigger. If elec- tric brake is not working well, ask your local Makita service center for repair. After use •...

  • Page 30: Recycling The Battery

    Ni-Cd Recycling the Battery The only way to dispose of a Makita battery is to recycle it. The law prohibits any other method of disposal. To recycle the battery: 1. Remove the battery from the tool. 2. a) Take the battery to your nearest Makita Factory Ser-...
  • Page 31 CAUTION: • These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.
  • Page 32 Memo...
  • Page 33 First-Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage. Makita U.S.A., Inc. 14930 Northam Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 Fold...
  • Page 34 Paste 3. How did you learn about this product: Magazine From Dealer Newspaper Store Display Catalog 4. Most favored points are: Design Features Size Price Makita Brand MODEL NO. YEAR SERIAL NO. PHONE 20-29 30-39 40-49 Paste Paste Radio Exhibition...

  • Page 35: Factory Service Centers

    Date Purchased When you need service: Send complete tool (prepaid) to one Dealer’s Name & Address of the Makita Factory Service Centers listed, or to an Authorized Makita Service Center. Be sure to attach a letter to the outside of Model No.
  • Page 36 MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase.

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