Makita DLS714 Manuel D'instruction page 15

Adjusting the lever position
If the lever does not provide full tightening in course of
time, change the position of the lever. The lever can be
repositioned at every 30° angle.
Loosen and remove the screw that secures the lever. Remove
the lever and install it again so that it points slightly above the
horizontal. Then, tighten the lever with the screw firmly.
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► 1. Lever 2. Screw
Switch action
WARNING:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge on the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released. Operating a tool
with a switch that does not actuate properly can lead
to loss of control and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not use a lock with a shank or
cable any smaller than 6.35 mm (1/4") in diameter.
A smaller shank or cable may not properly lock the
tool in the off position and unintentional operation
may occur resulting in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
NEVER use tool without a fully
operative switch trigger. Any tool with an inoper-
ative switch is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be
repaired before further usage or serious personal
injury may occur.
WARNING:
For your safety, this tool is equipped
with a lock-off button which prevents the tool from
unintended starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs
when you simply pull the switch trigger without
pressing the lock-off button. A switch in need of
repair may result in unintentional operation and seri-
ous personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service
center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
WARNING:
NEVER defeat the lock-off button
by taping down or some other means. A switch with
a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional
operation and serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This can
cause switch breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
The lock-off button can be pressed from either right or left.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of a
padlock to lock the tool off.
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► 1. Lock-off button 2. Switch trigger 3. Hole for padlock
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:
substitute for the blade guard. Never use tool
without a functioning blade guard. An unguarded
blade may result in serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before working on the tool. Failure to switch off and
remove the battery cartridge may result in serious
personal injury.
Hex wrench storage
The hex wrench is stored as shown in the figure. When
the hex wrench is needed it can be pulled out of the
wrench holder.
After using the hex wrench it can be stored by returning
it to the wrench holder.
► 1. Wrench holder 2. Hex wrench
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The blade brake system is not a
Always be sure that the tool is
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