Carrying Tool; Adjusting The Cutting Angle - Makita LS0714 Manual De Instrucciones

to perform this type of cut using wide (thick) blades or with a
dado blade. Possible loss of control and injury may result.
CAUTION:
• Be sure to return the stopper arm to the original
position when performing other than groove
cutting.

Carrying tool

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► 1. Stopper pin
Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade
at 0° bevel angle and the turn base at the full right miter
angle position. Secure the slide poles so that the lower
slide pole is locked in the position of the carriage fully
pulled to operator and the upper poles are locked in the
position of the carriage fully pushed forward to the guide
fence. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper pin.
Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base
as shown in the figure. If you remove the holders, dust
bag, etc., you can carry the tool more easily.
CAUTION:
• Always secure all moving portions before carry-
ing the tool.
• Stopper pin is for carrying and storage purposes
only and not for any cutting operations.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean
for the best and safest performance.

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. Guide fence 2. Hex socket bolt
Push the carriage toward the guide fence and tighten
two clamp screws to secure the carriage.
Loosen the grip which secures the turn base. Turn the
turn base so that the pointer points to 0° on the miter
scale. Then turn the turn base slightly clockwise and
counterclockwise to seat the turn base in the 0° miter
notch. (Leave as it is if the pointer does not point to 0°.)
Loosen the hex socket bolts securing the guide fence
using the hex wrench.
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position
by pushing in the stopper pin. Square the side of the
blade with the face of the guide fence using a triangular
rule, try-square, etc. Then securely tighten the hex
socket bolts on the guide fence in the order from the
right side.
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