Electric Brake; Laser Radiation - Makita LS0815F Manuel D'instruction

result in unintentional operation and serious
personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service
center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
NEVER defeat the lock-off button by taping down
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or some other means. A switch with a defeated
lock-off button
operation and serious personal injury.

Electric brake

This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly stop the blade after the
switch trigger is released, have the tool serviced at a
Makita service center.
CAUTION:
The blade brake system is not a substitute for
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the blade guard. Never use tool without a
functioning blade guard. An unguarded blade
may result in serious personal injury.
Electronic function
Soft start feature
This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool
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by limiting the start-up torque.
Laser beam action
For model LS0815FL only
NOTE:
Before the first use, install the dry cells provided
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separately from the tool in the cell box. Refer to
the section titled "Replacing the dry cells for laser
unit" for the installment.
CAUTION:
When not in use, be sure to turn off the laser
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CAUTION:

LASER RADIATION

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Do not stare into beam.
Before shifting the laser line or performing
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maintenance adjustment, be sure to unplug the
tool.
To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position
(ON) of the switch. To turn off the laser beam, press the
lower position (OFF) of the switch.
may result in unintentional
1. Switch for laser
Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
the saw blade by loosening the screw holding the laser
unit box and shifting it in the desired direction. After
shifting, be sure to tighten the screw.
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1. Screw holding the laser unit box
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Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is positioned
within 1 mm (0.04") from the side surface of the blade
(cutting position).
NOTE:
When laser line appears dim and hard to see
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because of direct sunlight, relocate the work area
to a place where there is less direct sunlight.
Cleaning of the lens for the laser light
If the lens for the laser light becomes dirty, or sawdust
adheres to it in such a way that the laser line is no
longer easily visible, unplug the saw and remove and
clean the lens for the laser light carefully with a damp,
soft cloth. Do not use solvents or any petroleum-based
cleaners on the lens.
NOTE:
When laser line is dim and almost or entirely
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invisible because of the direct sunlight in the
indoor or outdoor window-by work, relocate the
work area to a place not exposed to the direct
sunlight.
Light action
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1. Light