Makita LS0714L, LS0714FL dimensions Repair 5Adjusting the return force of torsion spring

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Repair

[5]Adjusting the return force of torsion spring 28

1.Torsion spring 28 should be adjusted so that motor unit can smoothly return to the initial raised position from any other place.

Turning hex socket head set screw M6x16 with hex wrench allows to adjust the return force. See Fig. 5.

Fig. 5

Return force: Weak

Return force: Strong

Hex socket head set screw M6x16

[6] Assembling safety lock mechanism

Note: The products for the following countries are equipped with safety lock mechanism.

* Europe * South Africa * China

1.Assemble the component parts of safety lock mechanism as illustrated in Fig. 6-1.

2.Holding the mounted compression spring 7 to lock lever, pass the lock lever through the loop portion of handle, and bring the safety lock mechanism between handle and blade case complete. See Fig. 6-2.

3.Pass lock pin through the large hole of lock plate.And lift up lock plate in order to align its screw holes with those of rod 8.Then, the lock pin's head comes to the keyhole slot of lock plate.And secure lock plate with pan head screw M4x10 to rod 8. See Fig. 6-3.

4.Secure rod holder with tapping screw bind CT 4x16, while pressing it toward blade case complete in order to make rod 8 parallel to handle as Fig. 6-4. Make sure that safety cover is locked with safety lock mechanism when lock lever is in the original position.

Fig. 6-1

Pan head screw M4x10

Compression

spring 7

Rod holder

Lock lever

Rod 8

Fig. 6-3

Fig. 6-2

Lock lever

Blade case complete

Handle

Fig. 6-4

Lock pin

Lock plate

Rod 8 Pan head screw

Lock pin's head unlocked	Lock pin's head locked
in keyhole slot	in the keyhole slot

Tapping screw bind CT 4x16

Rod holder