Makita DLS211 Manuel D'instructions page 27

Electronic function
Soft start feature
This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool by
limiting the start-up torque.
Laser beam action
CAUTION:
Never look into the laser beam.
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Fig.30: 1. Switch for laser
Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
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where it stops sliding.
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tioned within 1 mm from the side surface of the blade
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NOTE: When laser line appears dim and hard to see
because of direct sunlight, relocate the work area to a
place where there is less direct sunlight.
Aligning the laser line
Align the cutting line on your workpiece with the laser
line.
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side of workpiece, shift the laser line to the left of the
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side of workpiece, shift the laser line to the right of the
blade.
NOTE: Use wood facing against the guide fence
when aligning the cutting line with the laser line at the
side of guide fence in compound cutting (bevel angle
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
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
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Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
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Fig.33: 1. Hex wrench
Removing and installing saw blade
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before installing or removing the saw blade.
Accidental start up of the tool may result in serious
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WARNING:
Use only the Makita wrench pro-
vided to install or remove the saw blade. Failure to
use the wrench may result in overtightening or insuf-
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WARNING:
Never use or substitute the parts
which are not supplied with this tool. Using such
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WARNING:
After installing the saw blade,
always make sure that it is securely installed.
Loose attachment of the saw blade can cause serious
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Always lock the carriage with raised position when
removing and installing the saw blade. Pull the stopper
pin and rotate it 90° with the carriage raised.
Fig.34: 1. Unlocked position 2. Locked position
3. Stopper pin
Removing the saw blade
Loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover using the
hex wrench. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
Fig.35: 1. Center cover 2. Hex wrench 3. Blade
guard
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the hex
wrench to loosen the hex socket bolt. Then remove the
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Fig.36: 1. Shaft lock 2. Hex wrench 3. Hex socket
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Installing the saw blade
Mount the saw blade carefully onto the spindle, making
sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface of the
blade matches the direction of the arrow on the blade
case.
Fig.37: 1. Arrow on the blade case 2. Arrow on the
blade
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hex socket bolt counterclockwise using the hex wrench
while pressing the shaft lock.
Fig.38: 1. Hex socket bolt 2. 2XWHU ÀDQJH 3. Saw
blade 4. ,QQHU ÀDQJH 5. Spindle 6. Ring
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Return the blade guard and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure
the center cover. Unlock the stopper pin to release
carriage from the raised position. Lower the handle to
make sure that the blade guard moves properly. Make
sure shaft lock has released spindle before making cut.
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