Blade Guard - Makita DLS211 Manuel D'instructions

Automatic speed change function
Fig.12: 1. Mode indicator
Mode indicator status
On
This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque
mode". It automatically changes operation mode
depending on the work load. When mode indicator
lights up during operation, the tool is in high torque
mode.

Blade guard

Fig.13: 1. Blade guard
When lowering the handle, the blade guard rises auto-
matically. The guard is spring loaded so it returns to
its original position when the cut is completed and the
handle is raised.
WARNING:
Never defeat or remove the blade
guard or the spring which attaches to the guard.
An exposed blade as a result of defeated guarding
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In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain
the blade guard in good condition. Any irregular opera-
tion of the blade guard should be corrected immediately.
Check to assure spring loaded return action of guard.
WARNING:
Never use the tool if the blade
guard or spring are damaged, faulty or removed.
Operation of the tool with a damaged, faulty or
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If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or saw-
dust adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/or
workpiece is no longer easily visible, remove the bat-
teries and clean the guard carefully with a damp cloth.
Do not use solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners
on the plastic guard because this may cause damage
to the guard.
If the blade guard is especially dirty and vision through
the guard is impaired, remove the batteries and use the
supplied wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding the cen-
ter cover. Loosen the hex bolt by turning it counterclock-
wise and raise the blade guard and center cover. With
the blade guard so positioned, cleaning can be more
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is complete, reverse procedure above and secure the
bolt. Do not remove spring holding blade guard. If guard
becomes discolored through age or UV light exposure,
contact a Makita service center for a new guard. DO
NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD.
Fig.14: 1. Center cover 2. Hex wrench 3. Blade
guard
Operation mode
Off
High speed mode
High torque mode
Kerf boards
This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn base to
minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. The kerf boards are
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Fig.15: 1. Kerf board
Fig.16: 1. Left bevel cut 2. Straight cut 3. Right
bevel cut 4. Saw blade 5. Blade teeth
6. Kerf board
First, remove the batteries. Loosen all the screws (2
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kerf boards can still be easily moved by hand. Lower the
handle fully, then pull and turn the stopper pin to lock
the handle in the lowered position. Release the stopper
pin on the sliding pole and pull the carriage toward you
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contact the sides of the blade teeth. Tighten the front
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raise the handle. Then tighten all the screws securely.
NOTICE:
After setting the bevel angle ensure
that the kerf boards are adjusted properly. Correct
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support of the workpiece minimizing workpiece tear
out.
Maintaining maximum cutting capacity
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cutting capacity for a 305 mm saw blade.
When installing a new blade, always check the lower limit
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First, remove the batteries. Turn the stopper lever to
engaged position.
Fig.17: 1. Stopper lever
Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and
lower the handle completely.
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with the hex wrench. The periphery of the blade should
come to the point where the front face of the guide fence
meets the top surface of the turn base and also it should
extend slightly below the top surface of the turn base.
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Fig.19: 1. Top surface of turn base 2. Periphery of
blade 3. Guide fence
With the batteries removed, rotate the blade by hand
while holding the handle all the way down to be sure
that the blade does not contact any part of the lower
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original position.
WARNING:
After installing a new blade and
with the batteries removed, always be sure that
the blade does not contact any part of the lower
base when the handle is lowered completely. If
a blade makes contact with the base it may cause
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