Makita BLS712 - Manuals

8 INSTALLATION Bench mounting When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the loweredposition by the stopper pin. Release the stopper pin by lower-ing the handle slightly and pulling the stopper pin. This tool should be bolted with two bolts to a level and stablesurface using the bolt holes pr...

9 Charging 1. Plug the battery charger into the proper AC voltage source. Two charging lights will flash in green colorrepeatedly. 2. Insert the battery cartridge into charger until it stops adjusting to the guide of charger. Terminal cover ofcharger can be opened with inserting and closed withpulli...

11 Trickle charge (Maintenance charge) If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger to preventspontaneous discharging after full charge, the charger willswitch into its “trickle charge (maintenance charge)” modeand keep the battery cartridge fresh and fully charged. Tips for maintaining maximum...

12 If the blade guard is especially dirty and vision through theguard is impaired, use the supplied socket wrench to loosenthe hex bolt holding the center cover. Loosen the hex bolt byturning it counterclockwise and raise the blade guard andcenter cover. With the blade guard so positioned, cleaningc...

15 • Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing in thelock-off button. This can cause switch breakage. To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, alock-off button is provided. To start the tool, press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger. Release the switch...

16 ASSEMBLY CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and thebattery cartridge is removed before carrying out anywork on the tool. Socket wrench storage The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure. Whenusing the socket wrench, pull it out of the wrench holder.After using the soc...

19 CAUTION: • When cutting long workpieces, use supports that are ashigh as the top surface level of the turn base. Do not relysolely on the vertical vise and/or horizontal vise tosecure the workpiece.Thin material tends to sag. Support workpiece over itsentire length to avoid blade pinch and possib...

21 OPERATION CAUTION: • Before use, be sure to release the handle from thelowered position by pulling the stopper pin. • Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece, etc.before the switch is turned on. • Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle whencutting. Too much force may result in ...

23 the cut is completed, switch off the tool and WAIT UNTILTHE BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOPbefore returning the blade to its fully elevated position. CAUTION: • Always be sure that the blade will move down to beveldirection during a bevel cut. Keep hands out of path ofsaw blade. • During a beve...

24 There are two common types of crown moldings and onetype of cove moldings; 52/38 ° wall angle crown molding, 45 ° wall angle crown molding and 45 ° wall angle cove molding. See illustrations. There are crown and cove molding joints which aremade to fit “Inside” 90 ° corners ((1) and (2) in Fig. A...

26 EN0002-1 Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings 000031 52˚ 38˚ Ceiling W all Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 52/38 degrees Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg....

27 EN0003-1 Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings 000032 45˚ 45˚ Ceiling W all Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 45 degrees Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) 6...

28 7. Cutting repetitive lengths When cutting several pieces of stock to the same length,ranging from 220 mm (8 - 5/8”) to 385 mm (15 - 1/8”),use of the set plate (optional accessory) will facilitatemore efficient operation. Install the set plate on theholder (optional accessory) as shown in the fig...

29 Carry the tool by carrying grip as shown in the figure. If youremove the holders, dust bag, etc., you can carry the toolmore easily. CAUTION: • Always secure all moving portions before carrying thetool. • Stopper pin is for carrying and storage purposes onlyand not for any cutting operations. MAI...

32 ACCESSORIES CAUTION: • These accessories or attachments are recommended foruse with your Makita tool specified in this manual. Theuse of any other accessories or attachments mightpresent a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessoryor attachment for its stated purpose. If you need any assistanc...

34 1. This product was purchased from: Home Center Hardware/Lumber Store Tool Distributor Industrial Supply Construction Supply Other ( ) 3. How did you learn about this product: Magazine From Dealer Newspaper Store Display Catalog Radio Exhibition From Friend Previous Usage Other ( ) 2. Use of the ...

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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and otherconstruction activities contains chemicals known to the State of Californiato cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examplesof these chemicals are:• lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline sili...