Makita LS711D Positioning kerf board

If the blade guard is especially dirty and vision through the

guard is impaired, use the supplied socket wrench to loosen

the hex bolt holding the center cover. Loosen the hex bolt by

turning it counterclockwise and raise the blade guard and

center cover. With the blade guard so positioned, cleaning

can be more completely and efficiently accomplished. When

cleaning is complete, reverse procedure above and secure

bolt. Do not remove spring holding blade guard. If guard

becomes discolored through age or UV light exposure, con-

tact a Makita service center for a new guard. DO NOT

DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD.

Positioning kerf board

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

factory adjusted so that the saw blade does not contact the

kerf boards. Before use, adjust the kerf boards as follows:

First, remove the battery cartridge. Loosen all the screws (2

each on left and right) securing the kerf boards. Re-tighten

them only to the extent that the kerf boards can still be easily

moved by hand. Lower the handle fully and push in the stop-

per pin to lock the handle in the lowered position. Loosen the

clamp screw which secures the slide poles. Pull the carriage

toward you fully. Adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf

boards just contact the sides of the blade teeth. Tighten the

front screws (do not tighten firmly). Push the carriage toward

the guide fence fully and adjust the kerf boards so that the

kerf boards just contact the sides of blade teeth. Tighten the

rear screws (do not tighten firmly).

After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stopper pin and

raise the handle. Then tighten all the screws securely.

CAUTION:

•Before and after changing the bevel angle, always adjust

the kerf boards as described above.

1. Blade guard

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1. Clamp screw

2. Kerf board

1. Saw blade

2. Blade teeth

3. Kerf board

4. Left bevel cut

5. Straight cut

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