Makita DLS212, DLS211 User Manual

ENGLISH: Original instructions

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Cordless Slide Compound
Miter Saw

DLS211
DLS212

Read before use.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model: DLS211 DLS212

Blade diameter European countries 305 mm

Countries other than Europe 305 mm

Hole diameter European countries 30 mm

Countries other than Europe 30 mm or 25.4 mm (country specic)

Max. kerf thickness of the saw blade 3.2 mm

Max. miter angle Right 60°, Left 60°

Max. bevel angle Right 48°, Left 48°

No load speed (RPM) 4,400 min

Laser type

Rated voltage D.C. 36 V

Dimensions (L x W x H) 898 mm x 690 mm x 725 mm

Net weight 30.2 - 30.8 kg

Red Laser 650 nm, Maximum output 1.6mW ( Laser Class 2M )

Cutting capacities (H x W)

Miter angle Bevel angle

45° (left) 0° 45° (right)

0° - 61 mm x 382 mm

Thickness of wood

facing on guide

fence for increased

height of cut

45° (right and left) - 61 mm x 268 mm

Thickness of wood

facing on guide

fence for increased

height of cut

60° (right and left) - - 92 mm x 185 mm

Thickness of wood

facing on guide

fence for increased

height of cut

20 mm 78 mm × 325 mm 115 mm × 325mm 61 mm × 325 mm

38 mm 80 mm × 292 mm 120 mm × 292 mm -

15 mm - 115 mm × 227 mm -

25 mm 120 mm × 212 mm

15 mm 115 mm × 155 mm

25 mm 120 mm × 140 mm

71 mm x 363mm

71 mm x 255 mm

92 mm x 382 mm

107 mm x 363 mm

92 mm x 268 mm

107 mm x 255 mm

107 mm x 178 mm

Cutting capacities for special cuttings

Type of cutting Cutting capacity

Crown molding 45° type

(with crown molding stopper used)

Base board

(with horizontal vise used)

Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specications herein are subject to change without notice.

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• Specications may differ from country to country.

• The weight may differ depending on the attachment(s), including the battery cartridge. The lightest and heavi-

est combination, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014, are shown in the table.

Applicable battery cartridge and charger

Battery cartridge BL1815N / BL1820 / BL1820B / BL1830 / BL1830B / BL1840 /

Charger DC18RC / DC18RD / DC18RE / DC18SD / DC18SE / DC18SF

Some of the battery cartridges and chargers listed above may not be available depending on your region of residence.

•

WARNING: Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above. Use of any other battery cartridges

and chargers may cause injury and/or re.

BL1840B / BL1850 / BL1850B / BL1860B

203 mm

171 mm

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44 mm x 382 mm

54 mm x 363 mm

44 mm x 268 mm
54 mm x 255 mm

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Symbols

Ni-MH

The following show the symbols used for the equip­ment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before
use.

Read instruction manual.

NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s) has

been measured in accordance with a standard test
method and may be used for comparing one tool with
another.

NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s)

may also be used in a preliminary assessment of
exposure.

To avoid injury from ying debris, keep

holding the saw head down, after making
cuts, until the blade has come to a com-

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Li-ion

plete stop.

3

When performing bevel cut, rst turn the

knob counterclockwise and then tilt the
carriage. After that, turn the knob clockwise
to tighten.

When performing slide cut, rst pull car­riage fully and press down handle, then
push carriage toward the guide fence.

Hold down the releasing button when tilting
the carriage to the right.

Engage the stopper lever when cutting a
base board in 45° miter angle.

Do not place hand or ngers close to the

blade.

Never look into the laser beam. Direct laser

beam may injure your eyes.

Do not install the horizontal vise to the
same direction as the miter cutting. (This

symbol is applied on the horizontal vise)

Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric equipment or
battery pack together with household
waste material! In observance of the
European Directives, on Waste Electric
and Electronic Equipment and Batteries
and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and
Accumulators and their implementation
in accordance with national laws, electric
equipment and batteries and battery

pack(s) that have reached the end of

their life must be collected separately and
returned to an environmentally compatible
recycling facility.

Intended use

The tool is intended for accurate straight and miter
cutting in wood. With appropriate saw blades, aluminum
can also be sawed.

Noise

The typical A-weighted noise level determined accord­ing to EN62841-3-9:

Model DLS211

Sound pressure level (L
Sound power level (LWA) : 103 dB (A)

Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)

Model DLS212

Sound pressure level (L
Sound power level (L

Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)

) : 95 dB(A)

pA

) : 95 dB(A)

pA

) : 103 dB (A)

WA

WARNING: Wear ear protection.

WARNING: The noise emission during actual

use of the power tool can differ from the declared
value(s) depending on the ways in which the
tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is
processed.

WARNING: Be sure to identify safety mea-

sures to protect the operator that are based on an
estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of
use (taking account of all parts of the operating
cycle such as the times when the tool is switched
off and when it is running idle in addition to the
trigger time).

Vibration

The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) deter­mined according to EN62841-3-9:

Model DLS211

Vibration emission (a

Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s

) : 2.5 m/s2 or less

h

2

Model DLS212

Vibration emission (ah) : 2.5 m/s2 or less

Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s

2

NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) has been

measured in accordance with a standard test method
and may be used for comparing one tool with another.

NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) may also

be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

WARNING: The vibration emission during

actual use of the power tool can differ from the
declared value(s) depending on the ways in which
the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece
is processed.

WARNING: Be sure to identify safety mea-

sures to protect the operator that are based on an
estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of
use (taking account of all parts of the operating
cycle such as the times when the tool is switched
off and when it is running idle in addition to the
trigger time).

EC Declaration of Conformity

For European countries only

The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A
to this instruction manual.

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SAFETY WARNINGS

General power tool safety warnings

WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc-

tions, illustrations and specications provided

with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions

listed below may result in electric shock, re and/or
serious injury.

Save all warnings and instruc­tions for future reference.

The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your

mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.

Work area safety

1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.

2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-

spheres, such as in the presence of ammable

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.

3. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will

reduce risk of electric shock.

2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-

tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-
ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.

4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords

increase the risk of electric shock.

5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.

6. If operating a power tool in a damp location

is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces

the risk of electric shock.

7. Power tools can produce electromagnetic
elds (EMF) that are not harmful to the user.
However, users of pacemakers and other similar
medical devices should contact the maker of their
device and/or doctor for advice before operating
this power tool.

Personal Safety

1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or med­ication. A moment of inattention while operating

power tools may result in serious personal injury.

2. Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such

as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions

will reduce personal injuries.

3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with

your nger on the switch or energising power tools

that have the switch on invites accidents.

4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may

result in personal injury.

5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control

of the power tool in unexpected situations.

6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or

long hair can be caught in moving parts.

7. If devices are provided for the connection of

dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of

dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

8. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use

of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles. A careless action

can cause severe injury within a fraction of a

second.

9. Always wear protective goggles to protect

your eyes from injury when using power tools.
The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in
the USA, EN 166 in Europe, or AS/NZS 1336
in Australia/New Zealand. In Australia/New
Zealand, it is legally required to wear a face
shield to protect your face, too.

It is an employer's responsibility to enforce the
use of appropriate safety protective equipment
by the tool operators and by other persons in
the immediate working area.

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Power tool use and care

1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct

power tool will do the job better and safer at the

rate for which it was designed.

2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.

3. Disconnect the plug from the power source

and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable,
from the power tool before making any adjust­ments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-

dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the

hands of untrained users.

5. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check

for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that
may affect the power tool’s operation. If dam­aged, have the power tool repaired before use.

Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.

6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits

etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak­ing into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool

for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.

8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for
safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected
situations.

9. When using the tool, do not wear cloth work
gloves which may be entangled. The entangle­ment of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may

result in personal injury.

Battery tool use and care

1. Recharge only with the charger specied by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for

one type of battery pack may create a risk of re

when used with another battery pack.

2. Use power tools only with specically desig-
nated battery packs. Use of any other battery

packs may create a risk of injury and re.

3. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal
objects, that can make a connection from one
terminal to another. Shorting the battery termi-

nals together may cause burns or a re.

4. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If con-

tact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If

liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause

irritation or burns.

5. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam-

aged or modied. Damaged or modied batteries

may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in

re, explosion or risk of injury.

6. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or
excessive temperature. Exposure to re or tem-
perature above 130 °C may cause explosion.

7. Follow all charging instructions and do not

charge the battery pack or tool outside the
temperature range specied in the instruc­tions. Charging improperly or at temperatures

outside the specied range may damage the
battery and increase the risk of re.

Service

1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied

repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power

tool is maintained.

2. Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.

3. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-

ing accessories.

Safety instructions for mitre saws

1. Mitre saws are intended to cut wood or wood­like products, they cannot be used with abra­sive cut-off wheels for cutting ferrous material
such as bars, rods, studs, etc. Abrasive dust

causes moving parts such as the lower guard to

jam. Sparks from abrasive cutting will burn the

lower guard, the kerf insert and other plastic parts.

2. Use clamps to support the workpiece when-

ever possible. If supporting the workpiece
by hand, you must always keep your hand at
least 100 mm from either side of the saw blade.
Do not use this saw to cut pieces that are too
small to be securely clamped or held by hand.

If your hand is placed too close to the saw blade,

there is an increased risk of injury from blade

contact.

3. The workpiece must be stationary and

clamped or held against both the fence and the
table. Do not feed the workpiece into the blade
or cut "freehand" in any way. Unrestrained

or moving workpieces could be thrown at high

speeds, causing injury.

4. Push the saw through the workpiece. Do not
pull the saw through the workpiece. To make
a cut, raise the saw head and pull it out over
the workpiece without cutting, start the motor,
press the saw head down and push the saw
through the workpiece. Cutting on the pull stroke

is likely to cause the saw blade to climb on top
of the workpiece and violently throw the blade
assembly towards the operator.

5. Never cross your hand over the intended line

of cutting either in front or behind the saw
blade. Supporting the workpiece "cross handed"

i.e. holding the workpiece to the right of the saw
blade with your left hand or vice versa is very
dangerous.

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6. Do not reach behind the fence with either hand

closer than 100 mm from either side of the saw
blade, to remove wood scraps, or for any other
reason while the blade is spinning. The proxim-

ity of the spinning saw blade to your hand may not

be obvious and you may be seriously injured.

7. Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the

workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it with
the outside bowed face toward the fence.
Always make certain that there is no gap
between the workpiece, fence and table along
the line of the cut. Bent or warped workpieces

can twist or shift and may cause binding on the
spinning saw blade while cutting. There should be

no nails or foreign objects in the workpiece.

8. Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all

tools, wood scraps, etc., except for the work­piece. Small debris or loose pieces of wood or

other objects that contact the revolving blade can

be thrown with high speed.

9.

Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple
workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced
and may bind on the blade or shift during cutting.

10. Ensure the mitre saw is mounted or placed on
a level, rm work surface before use. A level

and rm work surface reduces the risk of the mitre

saw becoming unstable.

11. Plan your work. Every time you change the

bevel or mitre angle setting, make sure the
adjustable fence is set correctly to support the
workpiece and will not interfere with the blade
or the guarding system. Without turning the tool

"ON" and with no workpiece on the table, move
the saw blade through a complete simulated cut to
assure there will be no interference or danger of
cutting the fence.

12. Provide adequate support such as table exten-

sions, saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that is
wider or longer than the table top. Workpieces

longer or wider than the mitre saw table can tip
if not securely supported. If the cut-off piece or
workpiece tips, it can lift the lower guard or be
thrown by the spinning blade.

13. Do not use another person as a substitute for
a table extension or as additional support.
Unstable support for the workpiece can cause the
blade to bind or the workpiece to shift during the
cutting operation pulling you and the helper into
the spinning blade.

14. The cut-off piece must not be jammed or

pressed by any means against the spinning
saw blade. If conned, i.e. using length stops, the

cut-off piece could get wedged against the blade
and thrown violently.

15. Always use a clamp or a xture designed to

properly support round material such as rods
or tubing. Rods have a tendency to roll while

being cut, causing the blade to "bite" and pull the
work with your hand into the blade.

16. Let the blade reach full speed before contact-
ing the workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the
workpiece being thrown.

17. If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed,

turn the mitre saw off. Wait for all moving
parts to stop and disconnect the plug from
the power source and/or remove the battery
pack. Then work to free the jammed material.

Continued sawing with a jammed workpiece could

cause loss of control or damage to the mitre saw.

18. After nishing the cut, release the switch,

hold the saw head down and wait for the blade
to stop before removing the cut-off piece.

Reaching with your hand near the coasting blade
is dangerous.

19. Hold the handle rmly when making an incom-

plete cut or when releasing the switch before
the saw head is completely in the down posi­tion. The braking action of the saw may cause

the saw head to be suddenly pulled downward,

causing a risk of injury.

20. Only use the saw blade with the diameter that

is marked on the tool or specied in the man­ual. Use of an incorrectly sized blade may affect

the proper guarding of the blade or guard opera-

tion which could result in serious personal injury.

21. Only use the saw blades that are marked with
a speed equal or higher than the speed marked
on the tool.

22. Do not use the saw to cut other than wood,
aluminum or similar materials.

23. (For European countries only)
Always use the blade which conforms to
EN847-1.

Additional instructions

1. Make workshop kid proof with padlocks.

2. Never stand on the tool. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.

3. Never leave the tool running unattended. Turn

the power off. Do not leave tool until it comes
to a complete stop.

4. Do not operate saw without guards in place.
Check blade guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate saw if blade guard
does not move freely and close instantly.
Never clamp or tie the blade guard into the
open position.

5. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid
contact with any coasting blade. It can still
cause severe injury.

6. To reduce the risk of injury, return carriage
to the full rear position after each crosscut
operation.

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7. Always secure all moving portions before

carrying the tool.

8. Stopper pin which locks the cutter head down

is for carrying and storage purposes only and
not for any cutting operations.

9. Check the blade carefully for cracks or dam-

age before operation. Replace cracked or dam­aged blade immediately. Gum and wood pitch
hardened on blades slows saw and increases
potential for kickback. Keep blade clean by

rst removing it from tool, then cleaning it with

gum and pitch remover, hot water or kerosene.
Never use gasoline to clean blade.

10. While making a slide cut, KICKBACK can

occur. KICKBACK occurs when the blade
binds in the workpiece during a cutting oper­ation and the saw blade is driven rapidly
towards the operator. Loss of control and seri­ous personal injury can result. If blade begins
to bind during a cutting operation, do not con­tinue to cut and release switch immediately.

11. Use only anges specied for this tool.

12. Be careful not to damage the arbor, anges

(especially the installing surface) or bolt.
Damage to these parts could result in blade
breakage.

13. Make sure that the turn base is properly

secured so it will not move during operation.
Use the holes in the base to fasten the saw to a
stable work platform or bench. NEVER use tool
where operator positioning would be awkward.

14. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the

switch is turned on.

15. Be sure that the blade does not contact the

turn base in the lowest position.

16. Hold the handle rmly. Be aware that the saw

moves up or down slightly during start-up and
stopping.

17. Make sure the blade is not contacting the

workpiece before the switch is turned on.

18. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece,

let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or
wobbling that could indicate poor installation
or a poorly balanced blade.

19. Stop operation immediately if you notice any-

thing abnormal.

20. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the "ON"

position.

21. Always use accessories recommended in this

manual. Use of improper accessories such as
abrasive wheels may cause an injury.

22. Some material contains chemicals which may

be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala­tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.

23. Do not use a corded power supply with this

tool.

Additional safety rules for the laser

1. LASER RADIATION, DO NOT STARE INTO THE

BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL
INSTRUMENTS, CLASS 2M LASER PRODUCT.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity

with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.

Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge

1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc­tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using
battery.

2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.

3. If operating time has become excessively

shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.

4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them
out with clear water and seek medical atten­tion right away. It may result in loss of your
eyesight.

5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any con-

ductive material.

(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-

tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.

(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water

or rain.

A battery short can cause a large current

ow, overheating, possible burns and even a

breakdown.

6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50 °C (122 °F).

7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if
it is severely damaged or is completely worn

out. The battery cartridge can explode in a re.

8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.

9. Do not use a damaged battery.

10. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject

to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require­ments.

For commercial transports e.g. by third parties,
forwarding agents, special requirement on pack­aging and labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consult­ing an expert for hazardous material is required.
Please also observe possibly more detailed
national regulations.
Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the
battery in such a manner that it cannot move
around in the packaging.

11. Follow your local regulations relating to dis-

posal of battery.

12. Use the batteries only with the products

specied by Makita. Installing the batteries to

non-compliant products may result in a re, exces­sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.

Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that
have been altered, may result in the battery bursting

causing res, personal injury and damage. It will

also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and
charger.

Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life

1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely

discharged. Always stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less tool power.

2. Never recharge a fully charged battery car-

tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.

3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-

perature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let
a hot battery cartridge cool down before
charging it.

4. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use

it for a long period (more than six months).

Important safety instructions for
wireless unit

1. Do not disassemble or tamper with the wire-

less unit.

2. Keep the wireless unit away from young chil-

dren. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.

3. Use the wireless unit only with Makita tools.

4. Do not expose the wireless unit to rain or wet

conditions.

5. Do not use the wireless unit in places where

the temperature exceeds 50°C (122°F).

6. Do not operate the wireless unit in places

where medical instruments, such as heart
pace makers are nearby.

7. Do not operate the wireless unit in places
where automated devices are nearby. If oper-

ated, automated devices may develop malfunction
or error.

8. Do not operate the wireless unit in places

under high temperature or places where
static electricity or electrical noise could be
generated.

9. The wireless unit can produce electromagnetic

elds (EMF) but they are not harmful to the

user.

10. The wireless unit is an accurate instrument. Be
careful not to drop or strike the wireless unit.

11. Avoid touching the terminal of the wireless
unit with bare hands or metallic materials.

12. Always remove the battery on the product
when installing the wireless unit into it.

13. When opening the lid of the slot, avoid the
place where dust and water may come into the
slot. Always keep the inlet of the slot clean.

14. Always insert the wireless unit in the correct
direction.

15. Do not press the wireless activation button

on the wireless unit too hard and/or press the
button with an object with a sharp edge.

16. Always close the lid of the slot when

operating.

17. Do not remove the wireless unit from the slot
while the power is being supplied to the tool.

Doing so may cause a malfunction of the wireless
unit.

18. Do not remove the sticker on the wireless unit.

19. Do not put any sticker on the wireless unit.

20. Do not leave the wireless unit in a place where

static electricity or electrical noise could be
generated.

21. Do not leave the wireless unit in a place sub­ject to high heat, such as a car sitting in the
sun.

22. Do not leave the wireless unit in a dusty or
powdery place or in a place corrosive gas
could be generated.

23. Sudden change of the temperature may bedew
the wireless unit. Do not use the wireless unit
until the dew is completely dried.

24. When cleaning the wireless unit, gently wipe
with a dry soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thin­ner, conductive grease or the like.

25. When storing the wireless unit, keep it in the
supplied case or a static-free container.

26. Do not insert any devices other than Makita
wireless unit into the slot on the tool.

27. Do not use the tool with the lid of the slot dam­aged. Water, dust, and dirt come into the slot may

cause malfunction.

28. Do not pull and/or twist the lid of the slot more
than necessary. Restore the lid if it comes off
from the tool.

29. Replace the lid of the slot if it is lost or

damaged.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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PARTS DESCRIPTION

17

18

20

19

1

10

11

12

2

13

14

3

4

16

15

21

22

5

1 Slide pole 2 Stopper pin (for carriage

5 Sub base 6 Turn base 7 Pointer (for miter angle) 8 Miter angle scale

9 Kerf board 10 Blade case 11 Adjusting screw (for

13 Blade guard 14 Knob (for bevel angle) 15 Hex wrench 16 Sub fence

17 Adjusting screw (for

lower limit position)

21 Lock lever (for turn base) 22 Releasing lever (for turn

6

sliding)

18 Adjusting bolt (for maxi-

mum cutting capacity)

base)

8

7

3 Vertical vise 4 Releasing button (for

19 Stopper arm 20 Battery cartridge

23 Grip (for turn base) - -

laser line)

9

right side bevel angle)

12 Range adjustment screw

(for laser line)

23

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5

8

13

15

6

14

1

2

10

7

11

12

9

10

3

4

1 Stopper pin (for carriage

elevation)

5 Switch trigger 6 Lock-off button 7 Hole for padlock 8 Lid (for wireless unit)

9 Switch (for laser line) 10 Battery indicator 11 Mode indicator 12 Check button

13 Wireless activation

button

17 0° adjusting bolt (for

bevel angle)

21 Releasing lever (for 48°

bevel angle)

2 Hose (for dust

extraction)

14 Wireless activation lamp 15 Dust bag 16 Bevel angle scale

18 Pointer (for bevel angle) 19 45° adjusting bolt (for

- - - - - -

3 Guide fence (upper

fence)

bevel angle)

4 Guide fence (lower

fence)

(For DLS211 only)

20 Latch lever (for bevel

angle)

INSTALLATION

Installing the grip

Screw the threaded shaft of the grip into the turn base.

16

17

18

19

20

21

► 1. Grip 2. Turn base

1

2

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Installing the dust extraction hose

Connect the dust extraction hose to the tool as
illustrated.

Make sure that the elbow and the sleeve t properly to

the ports of the tool.

Bench mounting

When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the
lowered position by the stopper pin. While lowering the
handle slightly, pull the stopper pin and rotate it 90°.

4

2

1

3

4

► 1. Dust extraction hose 2. Elbow 3. Sleeve 4. Port

To remove the elbow from the port, pull the elbow while
pressing down the lock button.

1

2

21

3

► 1. Locked position 2. Unlocked position 3. Stopper

pin

This tool should be bolted with four bolts to a level and
stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool's

base. This will help prevent tipping and possible injury.

1

► 1. Lock button 2. Elbow

► 1. Bolt

WARNING: Ensure that the tool will not move

on the supporting surface. Movement of the miter

saw on the supporting surface while cutting may

result in loss of control and serious personal injury.

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is

switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking the functions on
the tool. Failure to switch off and remove the battery

cartridge may result in serious personal injury from

accidental start-up.

Installing or removing battery
cartridge

Overload protection

When the tool is operated in a manner that causes it to
draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically
stops without any indication. In this situation, turn the
tool off and stop the application that caused the tool to
become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.

Overheat protection

On Blinking

CAUTION: Always switch off the tool before

installing or removing of the battery cartridge.

CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery car-

tridge rmly when installing or removing battery

cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery

cartridge rmly may cause them to slip off your hands

and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge

and a personal injury.

3

2

1

► 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge

To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.

To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place
with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.

CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge

fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,

it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to

you or someone around you.

CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge

forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is

not being inserted correctly.

NOTE: The tool does not work with only one battery
cartridge.

Tool / battery protection system

The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys­tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto­matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions:

When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automatically, and
the battery indicator blinks about 60 seconds. In this situa­tion, let the tool cool down before turning the tool on again.

Overdischarge protection

When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
automatically. If the product does not operate even
when the switches are operated, remove the batteries
from the tool and charge the batteries.

Indicating the remaining battery
capacity

Off

2

Blinking

1

► 1. Battery indicator 2. Check button

Press the check button to indicate the remaining battery
capacities. The battery indicators correspond to each
battery.

Battery indicator status Remaining

On

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1

battery

capacity

50% to 100%

20% to 50%

0% to 20%

Charge the

battery

Indicating the remaining battery capacity

Only for battery cartridges with the indicator

Mode indicator status Operation mode

On Off

High speed mode

High torque mode

1

2

► 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button

Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi­cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.

Indicator lamps Remaining

Lighted Off Blinking

capacity

75% to 100%

50% to 75%

25% to 50%

0% to 25%

Charge the

battery.

The battery

may have

malfunctioned.

NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.

Automatic speed change function

1

► 1. Mode indicator

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

1

► 1. Blade guard

When lowering the handle, the blade guard rises automat­ically. 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

may result in serious personal injury during operation.

In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain
the blade guard in good condition. Any irregular opera­tion 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

removed guard may result in serious personal injury.

If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or sawdust
adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/or work­piece is no longer easily visible, remove the batteries 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 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 efciently accomplished. When cleaning 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.

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1

23

3

2

► 1. Center cover 2. Hex wrench 3. Blade guard

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 factory adjusted so that the saw blade
does not contact the kerf boards. Before use, adjust the

kerf boards as follows:

1

4

5

6

► 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

each on left and right) securing the kerf boards until the

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

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 rmly). 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 rmly).

After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stopper

pin and raise the handle. Then tighten all the screws
securely.

NOTICE: After setting the bevel angle ensure

that the kerf boards are adjusted properly. Correct

adjustment of the kerf boards will help provide proper

support of the workpiece minimizing workpiece tear
out.

► 1. Kerf board

1

Maintaining maximum cutting
capacity

This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum

cutting capacity for a 305 mm saw blade.

When installing a new blade, always check the lower limit

position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as follows:

First, remove the batteries. Turn the stopper lever to
engaged position.

1

► 1. Stopper lever

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Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and
lower the handle completely.

Adjust the blade position by turning the adjusting bolt 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.

1

► 1. Adjusting bolt

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

kickback and result in serious personal injury.

Stopper arm

The lower limit position of the blade can be easily

adjusted with the stopper arm. To adjust it, turn the

stopper arm in the direction of the arrow as shown in the

gure. Turn the adjusting screw so that the blade stops

at the desired position when lowering the handle fully.

2

1

1

3

► 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

base. Re-adjust slightly, if necessary.
After adjustment, always return the stopper lever to the

original position.

2

► 1. Stopper arm 2. Adjusting screw

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Adjusting the miter angle

Adjusting the bevel angle

CAUTION: After changing the miter angle,

always secure the turn base by tightening the grip

rmly.

NOTICE: When turning the turn base, be sure to

raise the handle fully.

1

2

3

4

► 1. Lock lever 2. Grip 3. Releasing lever 4. Pointer

Rotate the grip counterclockwise to unlock the turn
base. Turn the grip while holding down the lock lever to
move the turn base. Align the pointer with your desired
angle on the scale then tighten the grip.

NOTE: If you depress the releasing lever, you can
move the turn base without holding down the lock
lever. Tighten the grip at your desired position.

This miter saw employs positive stop function. You can
set 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45°, and 60° right/left miter
angle quickly. To use this function, move the turn base
close to your desired positive stop angle while holding
down the lock lever. Then release the lock lever and
move the turn base to your desired positive stop angle
until the turn base is locked.

NOTICE: Always remove the upper guide fences

and vertical vise before adjusting the bevel angle.

NOTICE: When changing bevel angles, be sure

to position the kerf boards appropriately as
explained in the "Kerf boards" section.

NOTICE: When tilting the saw blade, be sure to

raise the handle fully.

NOTICE: Do not tighten the knob too hard. Doing

so may cause malfunction of the locking mecha­nism of the bevel angle.

1. Turn the knob on the slide pole counterclockwise.

1

► 1. Knob

2. Pull and turn the latch lever to the position as

illustrated.

1

► 1. Latch lever

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3. Match the pointer with your desired angle on the
scale by moving the carriage then tighten the knob.

1

2

► 1. Bevel angle scale 2. Pointer

To tilt the carriage to the right, tilt the carriage to the left
slightly and then tilt it to the right while pressing down
the releasing button.

If you perform a bevel cut greater than 45°, move the
carriage while sliding the releasing lever toward the
front of the tool. You can perform up to 48° bevel cut.

1

► 1. Releasing lever

This miter saw employs positive stop function. You can
set 22.5° and 33.9° angle to both right and left quickly.
Set the latch lever in the position as illustrated and tilt
the carriage. To change the angle, pull the latch lever
and tilt the carriage.

1

► 1. Releasing button

1

► 1. Latch lever

CAUTION: After changing the bevel angle,

always secure the knob.

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Slide lock

To lock the sliding movement of the carriage, push the
carriage toward the guide fence until it stops. Pull the
stopper pin and rotate it 90°.

1

3

To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of a
padlock to lock the tool off.

WARNING: Do not use a lock with a shank

or cable any smaller than 6.35 mm in diameter. A

smaller shank or cable may not properly lock the tool
in the off position and unintentional operation may

occur resulting in serious personal injury.

Electronic function

2

►

1. Unlocked position 2. Locked position 3. Stopper pin

Switch action

WARNING: Before installing the batteries

into the tool, always check to see that the switch
trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released. Do not pull the switch
trigger hard without pressing in the lock-off but­ton. This can cause switch breakage. Operating a

tool with a switch that does not actuate properly can

lead to loss of control and serious personal injury.

WARNING:

ative switch trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch
is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired before

further usage or serious personal injury may occur.

WARNING: NEVER defeat the lock-off button

by taping down or some other means. A switch with

a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional

operation and serious personal injury.

WARNING: NEVER use the tool if it runs when

you simply pull the switch trigger without press­ing the lock-off button. A switch in need of repair

may result in unintentional operation and serious

personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service center

for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.

NEVER use tool without a fully oper-

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.

Direct laser beam may injure your eyes.

To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position (I)

of the switch. To turn off the laser beam, press the lower

position (0) of the switch.

1

► 1. Switch for laser

Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of

the saw blade by turning the adjusting screw as follows.

1

2

3

►

1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button 3. Hole for padlock

1

► 1. Adjusting screw

1. Loosen the adjusting screw by turning it

counterclockwise.

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2. With the adjusting screw loosened, slide the
adjusting screw to the right or left as far as it goes.

3. Tighten the adjusting screw rmly at the position

where it stops sliding.

NOTE: Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is posi-
tioned within 1 mm from the side surface of the blade

(cutting position).

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.

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

personal injury.

Hex wrench storage

When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the

gure to keep it from being lost.

1

► 1. Hex wrench

Removing and installing saw blade

B

A

A) When you want to obtain the correct size on the left

side of workpiece, shift the laser line to the left of the
blade.

B) When you want to obtain the correct size on the right

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

45° and miter angle right 45°).

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

personal injury.

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-

cient tightening of the hex socket bolt and serious
personal injury.

WARNING: Never use or substitute the parts

which are not supplied with this tool. Using such

parts can cause serious personal injury.

WARNING: After installing the saw blade,

always make sure that it is securely installed.

Loose attachment of the saw blade can cause serious

personal injury.

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Always lock the carriage with raised position when

12

removing and installing the saw blade. Pull the stopper
pin and rotate it 90° with the carriage raised.

3

Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the hex
wrench to loosen the hex socket bolt. Then remove the

hex socket bolt, outer ange and saw blade.

1

2

4

5

3

► 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.

1

3

2

► 1. Shaft lock 2. Hex wrench 3. Hex socket bolt (left-

handed) 4. Loosen 5. Tighten

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.

1

2

► 1. Arrow on the blade case 2. Arrow on the blade

► 1. Center cover 2. Hex wrench 3. Blade guard

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Install the outer ange and hex socket bolt. Tighten the

hex socket bolt counterclockwise using the hex wrench
while pressing the shaft lock.

1 2

345

6

► 1. Hex socket bolt 2. Outer ange 3. Saw blade

4. Inner ange 5. Spindle 6. Ring

NOTICE: If the inner ange is removed, be sure

to install it on the spindle with its protrusion fac­ing away from the blade. If the ange is installed

incorrectly, the ange will rub against the machine.

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.

WARNING: Before mounting the blade onto

the spindle, always be sure that the correct ring
for the blade's arbor hole you intend to use is

installed between the inner and the outer anges.
Use of the incorrect arbor hole ring may result in the
improper mounting of the blade causing blade move­ment and severe vibration resulting in possible loss
of control during operation and in serious personal

injury.

Dust bag

The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean
and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, remove
the dust extraction hose from the tool and connect the
dust bag.

1

2

► 1. Dust extraction hose 2. Dust bag

When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust
bag from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty
the dust bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to
remove particles adhering to the insides which might
hamper further collection.

Connecting a vacuum cleaner

When you wish to perform clean cutting operation, con­nect a Makita vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle using

a front cuff 24 (optional accessory).

1

2

3

► 1. Front cuff 24 2. Hose 3. Vacuum cleaner

1

► 1. Fastener

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Securing workpiece

WARNING: It is extremely important to always

secure the workpiece correctly with the proper
type of vise or crown molding stoppers. Failure to

do so may result in serious personal injury and cause

damage to the tool and/or the workpiece.

WARNING: After a cutting operation, do

not raise the saw blade until it has come to a
complete stop. The raising of a coasting blade may

result in serious personal injury and damage to the

workpiece.

WARNING: When cutting a workpiece that

is longer than the support base of the saw, the
material should be supported the entire length
beyond the support base and at the same height
to keep the material level. Proper workpiece support

will help avoid blade pinch and possible kickback

which may result in serious personal injury. Do not

rely solely on the vertical vise and/or horizontal vise
to secure the workpiece. Thin material tends to sag.
Support workpiece over its entire length to avoid
blade pinch and possible KICKBACK.

1

► 1. Support 2. Turn base

2

Use upper fences to support the material higher than
the lower fences. Insert the upper fence into the hole on
the lower fence and tighten the clamping screw.

4

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

► 1. Upper fence 2. Lower fence 3. Clamping screw

4. Adjusting screw

NOTICE: The lower fences are xed to the base

in the factory. Do not remove the lower fences.

NOTICE: If the upper fence is still loose after

tightening the clamping screw, turn the adjusting
screw to close a gap. The adjusting screw is factory

adjusted. You don't need to use it unless needed.

When not using the upper fence, you can store it onto
the pipe of the sub base. Use the clip on the upper
fence to hold it on the pipe of the sub base.

Guide fences

WARNING: Before operating the tool, make

sure that the upper fence is secured rmly.

WARNING: Before bevel-cutting, make sure

that no part of the tool, especially the saw blade,
contacts the upper and lower fences when fully
lowering and raising the handle in any position
and while moving the carriage through its full
range of travel. If the tool or blade makes contact

with the fence, this may result in kickback or unex­pected movement of the material and serious per-

sonal injury.

2

3

1

► 1. Sub base 2. Upper fence 3. Clip

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Vertical vise

WARNING: The workpiece must be secured

rmly against the turn base and guide fence with

the vise during all operations. If the workpiece is
not properly secured against the fence, the material
may move during the cutting operation causing pos­sible damage to the saw blade, causing the material
to be thrown and loss of control resulting in serious

personal injury.

The vertical vise can be installed into either the left or
right side of the base and sub base. Insert the vise rod
into the hole in the base or sub base.

1

2

3

4

► 1. Vertical vise 2. Hole for vertical vise 3. Sub base

4. Base

2

NOTE: For a quick setting of workpiece, turning the
vise knob to 90° counterclockwise allows the vise
knob to be moved up and down. To secure the work­piece after setting, turn the vise knob clockwise.

Horizontal vise

Optional accessory

WARNING: Always rotate the vise nut clock-

wise until the workpiece is properly secured. If the
workpiece is not properly, secured the material may
move during the cutting operation causing possible
damage to the saw blade, causing the material to be
thrown and loss of control resulting in serious per-

sonal injury.

WARNING: When cutting a thin workpiece,

such as base boards, against the fence, always
use the horizontal vise.

CAUTION: When cutting the workpiece of the

thickness 20 mm or thinner, make sure to use a
spacer block to secure the workpiece.

The horizontal vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the base. When performing

22.5° or greater miter cuts, install the horizontal vise on

the side opposite the direction in which the turn base is
to be turned.

1

2

3

4

► 1. Vise arm 2. Vise rod 3. Clamping screw 4. Vise

knob

Position the vise arm according to the thickness and
shape of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by
tightening the screw. If the clamping screw contacts the
carriage, install the vertical vise to the sub base or the
opposite side on the base. Make sure that no part of the
tool contacts the vise when lowering the handle all the
way. If some part contacts the vise, re-position the vise.

Press the workpiece at against the guide fence and the

turn base. Position the workpiece at the desired cutting

position and secure it rmly by tightening the vise knob.

1

► 1. Vise plate 2. Vise nut 3. Vise knob

By ipping the vise nut counterclockwise, the vise is

released, and rapidly moves in and out. To grip the
workpiece, push the vise knob forward until the vise
plate contacts the workpiece and ip the vise nut clock­wise. Then turn the vise knob clockwise to secure the
workpiece.

NOTE: The maximum width of workpiece which can
be secured by the horizontal vise is 228 mm.

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2 3

Sub base

WARNING: Always support a long workpiece

so it is level with the top surface of the turn base
for an accurate cut and to prevent dangerous loss
of tool control. Proper workpiece support will help

avoid blade pinch and possible kickback which may

result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Before the cutting operation,

always be sure that the sub bases are secured by
the screws.

To hold long workpieces horizontally, sub bases are
provided on both sides of the tool. Loosen the screws
and extend the sub bases to the appropriate length for
holding the workpiece. Then tighten the screws.

2

1

► 1. Sub base 2. Screw

When cutting, place the workpiece at against the guide

fence and the sub fence on the sub base.

1

2

OPERATION

This tool is intended to cut wood products. With appro­priate Makita genuine saw blades, following materials
can also be sawed :

— Aluminum products
Refer to our website or contact your local Makita dealer
for the correct circular saw blades to be used for the
material to be cut.

WARNING: Make sure the saw blade is not

contacting the workpiece, etc. before the switch
is turned on. Turning the tool on with the blade in

contact with the workpiece may result in kickback and

serious personal injury.

WARNING: After a cutting operation, do

not raise the saw blade until it has come to a
complete stop. The raising of a coasting blade may

result in serious personal injury and damage to the

workpiece.

WARNING: Do not perform any adjustment

such as turning grip, knob, and levers on the tool
while the saw blade is rotating. Adjustment while

the blade is rotating may result in serious personal

injury.

NOTICE: Before use, be sure to unlock the stop-

per pin and release the handle from the lowered
position.

NOTICE: Do not apply excessive pressure on the

handle when cutting. Too much force may result in

overload of the motor and/or decreased cutting ef­ciency. Press down handle with only as much force as

necessary for smooth cutting and without signicant

decrease in blade speed.

NOTICE: Gently press down the handle to per-

form the cut. If the handle is pressed down with force

or if lateral force is applied, the blade may vibrate and

leave a mark (saw mark) in the workpiece and the

precision of the cut may be impaired.

NOTICE: During a slide cut, gently push the

carriage toward the guide fence without stopping.

If the carriage movement is stopped during the cut, a
mark will be left in the workpiece and the precision of
the cut will be impaired.

► 1. Guide fence 2. Sub fence 3. Sub base

3

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Press cutting

WARNING: Always lock the sliding movement

of the carriage when performing a press cutting.

Cutting without lock may cause possible kickback

which may result in serious personal injury.

Workpieces up to 92 mm high and 183 mm wide can be
cut in the following manner.

1

► 1. Stopper pin

1. Push the carriage toward the guide fence until it

stops and lock it with the stopper pin.

2. Secure the workpiece with the proper type of vise.

Switch on the tool without the blade making any contact

3.

and wait until the blade attains full speed before lowering.

4. Gently lower the handle to the fully lowered posi­tion to cut the workpiece.

5. When the cut is completed, switch off the tool and
wait until the saw blade has come to a complete
stop before returning the blade to its fully elevated

position.

Slide (push) cutting (cutting wide
workpieces)

WARNING: Whenever performing a slide cut,

rst pull the carriage full towards you and press

the handle all the way down, then push the car­riage toward the guide fence. Never start the cut
with the carriage not pulled fully toward you. If

you perform the slide cut without the carriage pulled
fully toward you, unexpected kickback may occur and

serious personal injury may result.

WARNING: Never attempt to perform a slide

cut by pulling the carriage towards you. Pulling

the carriage towards you while cutting may cause
unexpected kickback resulting in possible serious

personal injury.

WARNING: Never perform the slide cut with

the handle locked in the lowered position.

1

► 1. Stopper pin

1. Unlock the stopper pin so that the carriage can

slide freely.

2. Secure the workpiece with the proper type of vise.

3. Pull the carriage toward you fully.

Switch on the tool without the saw blade making any

4.

contact and wait until the saw blade attains full speed.

5. Press the handle down and push the carriage

toward the guide fence and through the workpiece.

When the cut is completed, switch off the tool and

6.

wait until the saw blade has come to a complete stop

before returning the blade to its fully elevated position.

Miter cutting

Refer to the section for adjusting the miter angle.

Bevel cut

WARNING:

cut, ensure that the carriage and saw blade will
have free travel throughout the entire range of the
intended cut before operating the tool. Interruption

of the carriage or blade travel during the cutting opera-

tion may result in kickback and serious personal injury.

WARNING:

out of the path of the saw blade. The angle of the blade may
confuse the operator as to the actual blade path while cutting

and contact with the blade will result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

until it has come to a complete stop. During a bevel
cut, the piece cut off may come to rest against the saw
blade. If the blade is raised while it is rotating, the cut-off

piece may be ejected by the blade causing the material
to fragment which may result in serious personal injury.

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After setting the blade for a bevel

While making a bevel cut, keep hands

The saw blade should not be raised

NOTICE: When pressing down the handle, apply

pressure in parallel with the blade. If a force is

applied perpendicularly to the turn base or if the pres­sure direction is changed during a cut, the precision
of the cut will be impaired.

1. Remove the upper fence on the side that you are
going to tilt the carriage.

2. Unlock the stopper pin.

3. Adjust the bevel angle according to the procedure

explained in the section for bevel angle adjustment.

Then tighten the knob.

4. Secure the workpiece with a vise.

5. Pull the carriage toward you fully.

6. Switch on the tool without the blade making any

contact and wait until the blade attains full speed.

7. Gently lower the handle to the fully lowered posi­tion while applying pressure in parallel with the blade
and push the carriage toward the guide fence to cut

the workpiece.

8. When the cut is completed, switch off the tool and
wait until the blade has come to a complete stop

before returning the blade to its fully elevated position.

Compound cutting

Compound cutting is the process in which a bevel
angle is made at the same time in which a miter angle
is being cut on a workpiece. Compound cutting can be
performed at the angle shown in the table.

Miter angle Bevel angle

Left and Right 0° - 45° Left and Right 0° - 45°

When performing compound cutting, refer to the section

for press cutting, slide (push) cutting, miter cutting and

bevel cut.

Cutting base boards

When cutting the base board in 45° miter angle, engage
the stopper lever to prevent the blade case from con­tacting the base board. This will keep the clearance
between the base board and the blade case when the
carriage is fully pushed forward.
Refer to the SPECIFICATIONS for base board cutting
capacity.

1

2

3

► 1. Stopper lever 2. Spacer block 3. Horizontal vise

Cutting crown and cove moldings

Crown and cove moldings can be cut on a compound

miter saw with the moldings laid at on the turn base.

There are two common types of crown moldings and
one type of cove moldings; 52/38° wall angle crown
molding, 45° wall angle crown molding and 45° wall
angle cove molding.

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CAUTION: Make sure to use the horizontal

vise (optional accessory) when cutting the base
board.

CAUTION: When cutting the workpiece of the

thickness 20 mm or thinner, make sure to use a
spacer block to secure the workpiece.

► 1. 52/38° type crown molding 2. 45° type crown

molding 3. 45° type cove molding

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There are crown and cove molding joints which are
made to t "Inside" 90° corners ((a) and (b) in the gure)
and "Outside" 90° corners ((c) and (d) in the gure.)

(a) (b) (c) (d)

12

1. Inside corner 2. Outside corner

(a)

(b)

(b)

(a)

1

(c)

(a)

(d)

(b)

(b)

(a)

(b)

2

(a)

1. Inside corner 2. Outside corner

Measuring

Measure the wall width, and adjust the width of the

workpiece according to it. Always make sure that width
of the workpiece's wall contact edge is the same as wall
length.

2

3

4

► 1. Workpiece 2. Wall width 3. Width of the work-

piece 4. Wall contact edge

Always use several pieces for test cuts to check the
saw angles.
When cutting crown and cove moldings, set the bevel

angle and miter angle as indicated in the table (A) and

position the moldings on the top surface of the saw

base as indicated in the table (B).

1

In the case of left bevel cut

(a) (b) (c) (d)

12

1. Inside corner 2. Outside corner

Table (A)

– Molding

position

in the

gure

For
inside
corner

For
outside
corner

(a) Left

(b) Left

(c)

(d) Right

Table (B)

– Molding

For inside
corner

For outside
corner

Example:
In the case of cutting 52/38° type crown molding for

position (a) in the above gure:

• Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to 33.9° LEFT.

• Adjust and secure miter angle setting to 31.6°

RIGHT.

• Lay crown molding with its broad back (hidden)

surface down on the turn base with its CEILING
CONTACT EDGE against the guide fence on the
saw.

• The nished piece to be used will always be on

the LEFT side of the blade after the cut has been
made.

Bevel angle Miter angle

52/38°

45° type 52/38°

type

Left 30° Right

33.9°

position in

the gure

edge against

guide fence

(a) Ceiling

contact edge
should be
against guide
fence.

(b) Wall contact

edge should

(c) Finished

be against
guide fence.

contact edge
should be
against guide
fence.

type

31.6°

31.6°

31.6°

Molding

45° type

Right

35.3°

Left

35.3°

Right

35.3°

Finished

piece

Finished
piece will be
on the Left
side of blade.

piece will be
on the Right
side of blade.(d) Ceiling

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In the case of right bevel cut

Crown molding stopper

Optional accessory

Crown molding stoppers allow easier cuts of crown
molding without tilting the saw blade. Install them on the

turn base as shown in the gures.

At right 45° miter angle

(a) (b) (c) (d)

12

1. Inside corner 2. Outside corner

Table (A)

– Molding

For
inside
corner

For
outside
corner

position

in the

gure

(a) Right

(b) Left

(c)

(d) Right

Bevel angle Miter angle

52/38°

45° type 52/38°

type

33.9°

Right

30°

type

Right

31.6°

31.6°

31.6°

45° type

Right

35.3°

Left

35.3°

Right

35.3°

Table (B)

– Molding

For inside
corner

For outside
corner

position in

the gure

(a) Wall contact

(b) Ceiling

(c) Finished

(d) Wall contact

Molding

edge against

guide fence

edge should
be against
guide fence.

contact edge

should be

against guide

fence.

edge should

be against

guide fence.

Finished

piece

Finished
piece will be
on the Right
side of blade.

piece will be
on the Left
side of blade.

Example:
In the case of cutting 52/38° type crown molding for

position (a) in the above gure:

• Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to 33.9° RIGHT.

• Adjust and secure miter angle setting to 31.6°

RIGHT.

• Lay crown molding with its broad back (hidden)

surface down on the turn base with its WALL
CONTACT EDGE against the guide fence on the
saw.

• The nished piece to be used will always be on

the RIGHT side of the blade after the cut has been
made.

1

2

3

4

► 1. Crown molding stopper L 2. Crown molding stop-

per R 3. Turn base 4. Guide fence

At left 45° miter angle

1

2

3

4

► 1. Crown molding stopper L 2. Crown molding stop-

per R 3. Turn base 4. Guide fence

Position crown molding with its WALL CONTACT EDGE
against the guide fence and its CEILING CONTACT
EDGE against the crown molding stoppers as shown in

the gure. Adjust the crown molding stoppers according

to the size of the crown molding. Tighten the screws to
secure the crown molding stoppers. Refer to the table

(C) for the miter angle.

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Cutting aluminum extrusion

1

► 1. Guide fence 2. Crown molding stopper

(a) (b) (c) (d)

12

1. Inside corner 2. Outside corner

Table (C)

– Molding

For inside

corner

For outside

corner

position in

the gure

(a) Right 45° Save the right

(b) Left 45° Save the left

(c) Save the right

(d) Right 45° Save the left

Miter angle Finished

2

piece

side of blade

side of blade

side of blade

side of blade

3

4

1

2

5

► 1. Vise 2. Spacer block 3. Guide fence 4. Aluminum

extrusion 5. Spacer block

When securing aluminum extrusions, use spacer blocks or pieces
of scrap as shown in the gure to prevent deformation of the alumi­num. Use a cutting lubricant when cutting the aluminum extrusion
to prevent build-up of the aluminum material on the blade.

WARNING:

num extrusions. Thick or round aluminum extrusions can be dif-
cult to secure and the work may loosen during the cutting operation

which may result in loss of control and serious personal injury.

Never attempt to cut thick or round alumi-

Special Max Width Cutting
Capacities Technique

The maximum cutting capacity of width can be achieved
by following the steps below:
For the maximum cutting width of this tool, refer to the cutting
capacities for special cuttings in the SPECIFICATIONS section.

1.

Set the tool at 0° or 45° miter angle and make sure that the

turn base is locked. (Refer to the section for miter angle adjustment.)

2. Remove both right and left upper fences temporar-

ily and set aside them.

3. Cut a platform to the dimensions indicated in the

gure using a 38 mm thick, at stock material such as

wood, plywood or particle board.

1

2

3

4

► 1. 0° Miter angle: Over 450 mm 2. 45° Miter angle:

Over 325 mm 3. 38 mm 4. Over 760 mm

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WARNING: Be sure to use at stock as a

platform. Stock that is not at may move during the

cutting operation which may result in kickback and

serious personal injury.

NOTE: The maximum cutting capacity in height will
be reduced by the same amount as the platform
thickness.

4. Place the platform on the tool so that it extends
equally over each side of the tool base.
Secure the platform to the tool using four 6 mm wood
screws through four holes in the lower fences.

1

3

2

► 1. Screws (two each side) 2. Lower fence 3. Base

4. Platform

WARNING: Make sure that the platform is lay-

ing at against the tool base and secured rmly

to the lower fences using the four screw holes
provided. Failure to properly secure the platform may

result in movement and possible kickback resulting in

serious personal injury.

WARNING: Ensure that the tool is rmly

mounted to a stable and at surface. Failure to

properly mount and secure the tool could cause the
tool to be unstable resulting in a loss of control and/
or the tool falling which may result in serious personal

injury.

5. Install the upper fences on the tool.

WARNING: Do not use the tool without upper

fences installed. The upper fences provide the ade-

quate support required to cut the workpiece.
If the workpiece is not supported properly, it may
move resulting in possible loss of control, kickback

and serious personal injury.

6. Place the workpiece to be cut on the platform
secured to the tool.

7. Secure the workpiece rmly against the upper

fences with a vise before cutting.

1

► 1. Upper fence 2. Vertical vise 3. Workpiece

4. Platform

8. Make a cut through the workpiece slowly accord-

ing to the operation explained in the section for slide

(push) cutting.

4

WARNING: Ensure that the workpiece is

secured with the vise and make the cut slowly.

Failure to do so may cause the workpiece to move
resulting in possible kickback and serious personal

injury.

WARNING: Be aware that the platform may

become weakened after several cuts are per­formed at various miter angles. If the platform

becomes weakened due to the multiple kerf cuts left
in the material, the platform should be replaced. If the
weakened platform is not replaced, it may cause the
workpiece to move, during cutting, resulting in possi-

ble kickback and serious personal injury.

Groove cutting

WARNING: Do not attempt to perform this

type of cut by using a wider type blade or dado
blade. Attempting to make a groove cut with a wider

blade or dado blade could lead to unexpected cutting
results and kickback which may result in serious

personal injury.

WARNING: Be sure to return the stopper arm

to the original position when performing other
than groove cutting. Attempting to make cuts with

the stopper arm in the incorrect position could lead to
unexpected cutting results and kickback which may

result in serious personal injury.

For a dado type cut, perform as follows:

1. Adjust the lower limit position of the saw blade

using the adjusting screw and the stopper arm to limit

the cutting depth of the saw blade. Refer to the section
for stopper arm.

2

3

4

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2. After adjusting the lower limit position of the saw

blade, cut parallel grooves across the width of the work-

piece using a slide (push) cut.

1

Use of wood facing helps to assure splinter-free cuts
in workpieces. Attach a wood facing to the guide fence
using the holes in the guide fence and 6 mm screws.
See the gure concerning the dimensions for a sug­gested wood facing.

► 1. Cut grooves with blade

3. Remove the workpiece material between the

grooves with a chisel.

Wood facing

WARNING: Use screws to attach the wood

facing to the guide fence. The screws should be
installed so that the screw heads are below the
surface of the wood facing so that they will not
interfere with the positioning of the material being
cut. Misalignment of the material being cut can case

unexpected movement during the cutting operation
which may result in a loss of control and serious

personal injury.

CAUTION: Use straight wood of even thick-

ness for the wood facing.

CAUTION: In order to completely cut through

workpieces with a height of 107 mm to 120 mm, a
wood facing should be used on the guide fence.

The wood facing will space the workpiece away from
the fence allowing the blade to complete a deeper
cut.

NOTICE: When the wood facing is attached, do

not turn the turn base with the handle lowered.

The blade and/or the wood facing will be damaged.

2

1

► 1. Hole 2. Over 15 mm 3. Over 270 mm 4. 90 mm

5. 145 mm 6. 19 mm 7. 115 - 120 mm

EXAMPLE When cutting workpieces 115 mm and

120 mm high, use a wood facing with the following
thickness.

Miter angle Thickness of wood facing

Left and Right 45° 15 mm 25 mm

Left and Right 60° 15 mm 25 mm

3 3

45 54

115 mm 120 mm

0° 20 mm 38 mm

1

7

6

Carrying tool

Before carrying the tool, be sure to remove the batteries
and all movable parts of the miter saw are secured.
Always check the following:

• The batteries are removed.

•

The carriage is at 0° bevel angle position and secured.

• The carriage is lowered and locked.

•

The carriage is fully slid to the guide fence and locked.

• The turn base is at the full right miter angle posi­tion and secured.

• The sub bases are stored and secured.

Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base as

shown in the gure.

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WARNING: Stopper pin for carriage elevation

is for carrying and storage purposes only and not
for any cutting operations. The use of the stopper

pin for cutting operations may cause unexpected
movement of the saw blade resulting in kickback and

serious personal injury.

CAUTION: Always secure all moving portions

before carrying the tool. If portions of the tool move

or slide while being carried, loss of control or balance

may occur and result in personal injury.

WIRELESS ACTIVATION
FUNCTION

For DLS211 only

What you can do with the wireless
activation function

The wireless activation function enables clean and com­fortable operation. By connecting a supported vacuum
cleaner to the tool, you can run the vacuum cleaner
automatically along with the switch operation of the tool.

Installing the wireless unit

Optional accessory

CAUTION: Place the tool on a at and stable

surface when installing the wireless unit.

NOTICE: Clean the dust and dirt on the tool

before installing the wireless unit. Dust or dirt

may cause malfunction if it comes into the slot of the
wireless unit.

NOTICE: To prevent the malfunction caused by

static, touch a static discharging material, such
as a metal part of the tool, before picking up the
wireless unit.

NOTICE: When installing the wireless unit,

always be sure that the wireless unit is inserted
in the correct direction and the lid is completely
closed.

1. Open the lid on the tool as shown in the gure.

1

To use the wireless activation function, prepare follow­ing items:

• A wireless unit (optional accessory)

• A vacuum cleaner which supports the wireless
activation function

The overview of the wireless activation function
setting is as follows. Refer to each section for detail
procedures.

1. Installing the wireless unit

2. Tool registration for the vacuum cleaner

3. Starting the wireless activation function

► 1. Lid

2. Insert the wireless unit to the slot and then close

the lid.

When inserting the wireless unit, align the projections

with the recessed portions on the slot.

2

► 1. Wireless unit 2. Projection 3. Lid 4. Recessed

portion

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1

3

4

When removing the wireless unit, open the lid slowly.
The hooks on the back of the lid will lift the wireless unit
as you pull up the lid.

2. Set the stand-by switch on the vacuum cleaner to
"AUTO".

1

3

2

1

► 1. Wireless unit 2. Hook 3. Lid

After removing the wireless unit, keep it in the supplied
case or a static-free container.

NOTICE: Always use the hooks on the back of

the lid when removing the wireless unit. If the

hooks do not catch the wireless unit, close the lid
completely and open it slowly again.

Tool registration for the vacuum
cleaner

NOTE: A Makita vacuum cleaner supporting the

wireless activation function is required for the tool
registration.

NOTE: Finish installing the wireless unit to the tool
before starting the tool registration.

NOTE: During the tool registration, do not pull the
switch trigger or turn on the power switch on the
vacuum cleaner.

NOTE: Refer to the instruction manual of the vacuum
cleaner, too.

If you wish to activate the vacuum cleaner along with
the switch operation of the tool, nish the tool registra­tion beforehand.

1. Install the batteries to the vacuum cleaner and the

tool.

► 1. Stand-by switch

3. Press the wireless activation button on the vac-

uum cleaner for 3 seconds until the wireless activation
lamp blinks in green. And then press the wireless acti­vation button on the tool in the same way.

1

2

1

2

► 1. Wireless activation button 2. Wireless activation

lamp

If the vacuum cleaner and the tool are linked success­fully, the wireless activation lamps will light up in green
for 2 seconds and start blinking in blue.

33 ENGLISH

NOTE: The wireless activation lamps nish blinking

in green after 20 seconds elapsed. Press the wireless
activation button on the tool while the wireless acti­vation lamp on the cleaner is blinking. If the wireless
activation lamp does not blink in green, push the wire-

less activation button briey and hold it down again.

NOTE: When performing two or more tool registra-

tions for one vacuum cleaner, nish the tool registra­tion one by one.

Starting the wireless activation
function

NOTE: Finish the tool registration for the vacuum

cleaner prior to the wireless activation.

NOTE: Refer to the instruction manual of the vacuum
cleaner, too.

After registering a tool to the vacuum cleaner, the
vacuum cleaner will automatically runs along with the
switch operation of the tool.

1. Install the wireless unit to the tool.

2. Connect the hose of the vacuum cleaner with the

tool.

3. Set the stand-by switch on the vacuum cleaner to

"AUTO".

4. Push the wireless activation button on the tool

briey. The wireless activation lamp will blink in blue.

1

2

► 1. Wireless activation button 2. Wireless activation

lamp

5. Pull the switch trigger of the tool. Check if the
vacuum cleaner runs while the switch trigger is being
pulled.

To stop the wireless activation of the vacuum cleaner,
push the wireless activation button on the tool.

NOTE: The wireless activation lamp on the tool will
stop blinking in blue when there is no operation for
2 hours. In this case, set the stand-by switch on the
vacuum cleaner to "AUTO" and push the wireless
activation button on the tool again.

NOTE: The vacuum cleaner starts/stops with a delay.
There is a time lag when the vacuum cleaner detects
a switch operation of the tool.

NOTE: The transmission distance of the wireless unit
may vary depending on the location and surrounding
circumstances.

NOTE: When two or more tools are registered to one
vacuum cleaner, the vacuum cleaner may start run­ning even if you don't pull the switch trigger because
another user is using the wireless activation function.

► 1. Stand-by switch

1

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Description of the wireless activation lamp status

1

► 1. Wireless activation lamp

The wireless activation lamp shows the status of the wireless activation function. Refer to the table below for the
meaning of the lamp status.

Status Wireless activation lamp Description

Duration

2 hours The wireless activation of the vacuum cleaner is available. The

the tool is

running.

20 seconds Ready for the tool registration. Waiting for the registration by the

2 seconds The tool registration has been nished. The wireless activation

20 seconds Ready for the cancellation of the tool registration. Waiting for the

2 seconds The cancellation of the tool registration has been nished. The

3 seconds The power is supplied to the wireless unit and the wireless activa-

lamp will automatically turn off when no operation is performed
for 2 hours.

When

The wireless activation of the vacuum cleaner is available and the
tool is running.

vacuum cleaner.

lamp will start blinking in blue.

cancellation by the vacuum cleaner.

wireless activation lamp will start blinking in blue.

tion function is starting up.

Standby Blue

Tool

registration

Cancelling

tool

registration

Others Red

Color

Green

Red

Off - - The wireless activation of the vacuum cleaner is stopped.

On Blinking

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Cancelling tool registration for the
vacuum cleaner

Perform the following procedure when cancelling the
tool registration for the vacuum cleaner.

1. Install the batteries to the vacuum cleaner and the

tool.

2. Set the stand-by switch on the vacuum cleaner to

"AUTO".

1

► 1. Stand-by switch

3. Press the wireless activation button on the vac-

uum cleaner for 6 seconds. The wireless activation
lamp blinks in green and then become red. After that,
press the wireless activation button on the tool in the
same way.

If the cancellation is performed successfully, the wire­less activation lamps will light up in red for 2 seconds
and start blinking in blue.

NOTE: The wireless activation lamps nish blinking in

red after 20 seconds elapsed. Press the wireless acti­vation button on the tool while the wireless activation
lamp on the cleaner is blinking. If the wireless acti­vation lamp does not blink in red, push the wireless

activation button briey and hold it down again.

1

2

1

2

► 1. Wireless activation button 2. Wireless activation

lamp

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Troubleshooting for wireless activation function

Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection rst. If you nd a problem that is not explained in the manual,

do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace­ment parts for repairs.

State of abnormality Probable cause (malfunction) Remedy

The wireless activation lamp does
not light/blink.

Cannot nish tool registration / can­celling tool registration successfully.

The vacuum cleaner does not run
along with the switch operation of
the tool.

The vacuum cleaner runs while the
tool's switch trigger is not pulled.

The wireless unit is not installed into the tool.
The wireless unit is improperly installed
into the tool.

The terminal of the wireless unit and/or
the slot is dirty.

The wireless activation button on the
tool has not been pushed.

The stand-by switch on the vacuum
cleaner is not set to "AUTO".

No power supply

The wireless unit is not installed into the tool.
The wireless unit is improperly installed
into the tool.

The terminal of the wireless unit and/or
the slot is dirty.

The stand-by switch on the vacuum
cleaner is not set to "AUTO".

No power supply Supply the power to the tool and the vacuum

Incorrect operation Push the wireless activation button briey and

The tool and vacuum cleaner are away
from each other (out of the transmission

range).

Before nishing the tool registration/

cancellation;

- the switch trigger on the tool is pulled or;

- the power button on the vacuum
cleaner is turned on.

The tool registration procedures for the

tool or vacuum cleaner have not nished.

Radio disturbance by other appliances
which generate high-intensity radio waves.

The wireless unit is not installed into the tool.
The wireless unit is improperly installed
into the tool.

The terminal of the wireless unit and/or
the slot is dirty.

The wireless activation button on the
tool has not been pushed.

The stand-by switch on the vacuum
cleaner is not set to "AUTO".

More than 10 tools are registered to the
vacuum cleaner.

The vacuum cleaner erased all tool
registrations.

No power supply

The tool and vacuum cleaner are away
from each other (out of the transmission

range).

Radio disturbance by other appliances
which generate high-intensity radio waves.

Other users are using the wireless activa­tion of the vacuum cleaner with their tools.

Install the wireless unit correctly.

Gently wipe off dust and dirt on the terminal of the
wireless unit and clean the slot.

Push the wireless activation button on the tool

briey.

Set the stand-by switch on the vacuum cleaner to
"AUTO".

Supply the power to the tool and the vacuum cleaner.

Install the wireless unit correctly.

Gently wipe off dust and dirt on the terminal of the
wireless unit and clean the slot.

Set the stand-by switch on the vacuum cleaner to
"AUTO".

cleaner.

perform the tool registration/cancellation procedures
again.

Get the tool and vacuum cleaner closer to each
other. The maximum transmission distance is
approximately 10 m however it may vary according
to the circumstances.

Push the wireless activation button briey and

perform the tool registration/cancellation procedures
again.

Perform the tool registration procedures for both the
tool and the vacuum cleaner at the same timing.

Keep the tool and vacuum cleaner away from the appli­ances such as Wi-Fi devices and microwave ovens.

Install the wireless unit correctly.

Gently wipe off dust and dirt on the terminal of the
wireless unit and clean the slot.

Push the wireless activation button briey and make

sure that the wireless activation lamp is blinking in blue.

Set the stand-by switch on the vacuum cleaner to
"AUTO".

Perform the tool registration again.
If more than 10 tools are registered to the vacuum cleaner,
the tool registered earliest will be cancelled automatically.

Perform the tool registration again.

Supply the power to the tool and the vacuum cleaner.

Get the tool and vacuum cleaner closer each other. The
maximum transmission distance is approximately 10 m
however it may vary according to the circumstances.

Keep the tool and vacuum cleaner away from the appli­ances such as Wi-Fi devices and microwave ovens.

Turn off the wireless activation button of the other
tools or cancel the tool registration of the other tools.

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is

switched off and batteries are removed before
attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.

Failure to removing the batteries and switch off the
tool may result in accidental start up of the tool which

may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Always be sure that the blade is

sharp and clean for the best and safest perfor­mance. Attempting a cut with a dull and /or dirty blade

may cause kickback and result in a serious personal

injury.

NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,

alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.

To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,

repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should

be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.

Adjusting the cutting angle

This tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory,

but rough handling may have affected the alignment. If
your tool is not aligned properly, perform the following:

Miter angle

Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position
by the stopper pin. Push the carriage toward the guide
fence. Loosen the grip and the screws which secure the
pointer and miter angle scale.

Set the turn base to the 0° position using the positive
stop function. Square the side of the blade with the face
of the guide fence using a triangular rule or try-square.
While keeping the square, tighten the screws on the
miter angle scale. After that, align the pointers (both

right and left) with the 0° position in the miter angle

scale and then tighten the screw on the pointer.

1

► 1. Triangular rule

Bevel angle

0° bevel angle

Push the carriage toward the guide fence and lock the
sliding movement by the stopper pin. Lower the handle
fully and lock it in the lowered position by the stopper

pin and then loosen the knob. Turn the 0° adjusting bolt

two or three revolutions counterclockwise to tilt the saw
blade to the right.

1

2

1

3

2

► 1. Screw on pointer 2. Screws on miter angle scale

3. Miter scale

2

► 1. 0° Adjusting bolt 2. Screw

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Carefully square the side of the saw blade with the top
surface of the turn base using the triangular rule, try-

square, etc. by turning the 0° adjusting bolt clockwise.
Then tighten the knob rmly to secure the 0° angle you

have set.

If the pointer does not indicate the 45° position, align

it with 45° position by turning the adjusting bolt on the

opposite side of the bevel angle scale.

1

2

3

► 1. Triangular rule 2. Saw blade 3. Top surface of

turn base

Check if the side of the saw blade squares with the
turn base surface once again. Loosen the screw on the
pointer. Align the pointer with 0° position in the bevel
angle scale and then tighten the screw.

45° bevel angle

NOTICE: Before adjusting the 45° bevel angle,

nish 0° bevel angle adjustment.

Loosen the knob and fully tilt the carriage to the side
that you want to check. Check if the pointer indicates
the 45° position in the bevel angle scale.

1

2

► 1. Left 45° adjusting bolt 2. Right 45° adjusting bolt

Adjusting the sub fences

Adjust the sub fences on the sub bases if they are not

aligned with guide fences.

1. Loosen the bolts securing the sub fences using
the hex wrench.

2. Place a straight rigid bar, such as a square steel

member, at against the guide fences.

3. While the bar is at against the guide fences,

place the sub fences so that the face of the sub fence

becomes at against the bar. After that, tighten the

bolts.

3

4

1

► 1. Bolt 2. Sub fence 3. Guide fence 4. Rigid bar

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2

4

Adjusting the laser line position

Adjusting the laser line on the left side of the blade

WARNING: The batteries must be installed

while adjusting the laser line. Take extra care not
to switch on the tool during adjustment. Accidental

start up of the tool may result in serious personal

injury.

CAUTION: Never look directly into the laser

beam. Direct eye exposure to the beam could cause

serious damage to your eyes.

NOTICE: Check the position of laser line regu-

larly for accuracy.

NOTICE: Beware that impacts to the tool. It may

cause the laser line to be misaligned or may cause
damage to the laser, shortening its life.

NOTICE: Have the tool repaired by a Makita

authorized service center for any failure on the
laser unit.

The movable range of laser line is decided by the range

adjustment screws on both sides. Perform following

procedures to alter the laser line position.

1. Remove the batteries.

2. Draw a cutting line on the workpiece and place it

on the turn base. At this time, do not secure the work­piece with a vise or similar securing device.

3. Lower the handle and align the cutting line with

the saw blade.

4. Return the handle to the original position and

secure the workpiece with the vertical vise so that the
workpiece does not move from the position you have
determined.

5. Install the batteries and turn on the laser switch.

6. Loosen the adjusting screw. To move the laser line

away from the blade, turn the range adjustment screws

counterclockwise. To move the laser line close to the

blade, turn the range adjustment screw clockwise.

1

2

3

4

► 1. Adjusting screw 2. Range adjustment screw

3. Hex wrench 4. Laser line 5. Saw blade

Adjusting the laser line on the right side of the blade

5

1

2

3

5

► 1. Adjusting screw 2. Range adjustment screw

3. Hex wrench 4. Laser line 5. Saw blade

7. Slide the adjusting screw to the position that the

laser line comes onto the cutting line and then tighten it.

NOTE: The movable range of laser line is factory

adjusted within 1 mm (0.04") from the side surface of

saw blade.

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4

Cleaning the laser light lens

The laser light becomes hard to see as the lens for
the laser light gets dirty. Clean the lens for laser light
periodically.

1

2

► 1. Screw 2. Lens

Remove the batteries. Loosen the screw and pull out
the lens. Clean the lens gently with a damp soft cloth.

NOTICE: Do not remove the screw which

secures the lens. If the lens does not come out,
loosen the screw further.

NOTICE: Do not use solvents or any petro-

leum-based cleaners on the lens.

After use

After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the tool
with a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guard clean
according to the directions in the previously covered
section titled "Blade guard". Lubricate the sliding por­tions with machine oil to prevent rust.

• Hex wrench (for laser adjustment)

• Wireless unit (for DLS211)

• Makita genuine battery and charger

NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They may
differ from country to country.

OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES

WARNING: These Makita accessories or

attachments are recommended for use with your

Makita tool specied in this manual. The use of
any other accessories or attachments may result in

serious personal injury.

WARNING: Only use the Makita accessory

or attachment for its stated purpose. Misuse of

an accessory or attachment may result in serious

personal injury.

If you need any assistance for more details regard­ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.

• Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades

• Vertical vise

• Horizontal vise

• Crown molding stopper set

• Dust bag

• Triangular rule

• Hex wrench

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