Adjusting The Cutting Angle; After Use; Optional Accessories - Makita DLS714 Manual De Instrucciones

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.

Adjusting the cutting angle

This tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory,
but rough handling may have affected the alignment. If
your tool is not aligned properly, perform the following:
Miter angle
1. Push the carriage toward the guide fence and
tighten two clamp screws to secure the carriage.
2. Rotate the turn base until the pointer indicates 0°
on the miter scale.
3. Rotate the turn base slightly clockwise and coun-
terclockwise to seat the turn base in the 0° miter notch.
(Leave as it is if the pointer does not indicate 0°.)
4. Loosen the hex socket bolts securing the guide
fence using the hex wrench.
► Fig.57: 1. Guide fence 2. Hex socket bolt
5. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper pin.
Adjust the guide fence until it makes a perpendic-
6.
ular angle with the blade using a triangular rule, try-
square, etc. Then securely tighten the hex socket bolts
on the guide fence in order starting from the right side.
► Fig.58: 1. Triangular rule 2. Guide fence
7. Make sure that the pointer indicates 0° on the
miter scale. If the pointer does not indicate 0°, loosen
the screw which secures the pointer and adjust the
pointer so that it indicates 0°.
► Fig.59: 1. Screw 2. Miter scale 3. Pointer
Bevel angle
0° bevel angle
► Fig.60: 1. Lever 2. Arm holder 3. 0° degree bevel
angle adjusting bolt 4. Arm 5. Release
button
1. Push the carriage toward the guide fence and
tighten two clamp screws to secure the carriage.
2. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper pin.
3. Loosen the lever at the rear of the tool.
Turn the 0° bevel angle adjusting bolt (lower bolt)
4.
on the right side of the arm two or three revolutions
counterclockwise to tilt the blade to the right.
Turn the 0° bevel angle adjusting bolt clockwise
5.
carefully until the side of the blade makes a perpendic-
ular angle with the top surface of the turn base. Use the
triangular rule, try-square, etc. as a guide. Then tighten
the lever securely.
► Fig.61: 1. Triangular rule 2. Saw blade 3. Top sur-
face of turn table
6. Make sure that the pointer on the arm indicates 0°
on the bevel scale. If it does not indicate 0°, loosen the
screw which secures the pointer and adjust the pointer
so that it indicates 0°.
► Fig.62: 1. Bevel scale 2. Pointer 3. Screw
45° bevel angle
► Fig.63: 1. Left 45° bevel angle adjusting bolt
Adjust the 45° bevel angle only after performing 0°
bevel angle adjustment.
1. Loosen the lever and tilt the blade to the left fully.
2. Make sure that the pointer on the arm indicates 45°
on the bevel scale. If the pointer does not indicate 45°,
turn the 45° bevel angle adjusting bolt (upper bolt) on the
right side of the arm until the pointer indicates 45°.

After use

After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the tool
with a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guard clean
according to the directions in the previously covered
section titled "Blade guard". Lubricate the sliding por-
tions with machine oil to prevent rust.
When storing the tool, pull the carriage toward you fully so
that the slide pole is thoroughly inserted into the turn base.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

WARNING:
ments are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specified in this manual. The use of any other accesso-
ries or attachments may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
attachment for its stated purpose. Misuse of an acces-
sory or attachment may result in serious personal injury.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Carbide-tipped saw blades
(Refer to our website or contact your local Makita
dealer for the correct saw blades to be used for
the material to be cut.)
• Vise assembly (Horizontal vise)
• Vertical vise
• Holder assembly
• Holder rod assembly
• Set plate
• Dust bag
• Triangular rule
• Hex wrench
• Makita genuine battery and charger
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They may
differ from country to country.
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