Makita LS0714FL, LS0714 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Slide Compound Saw
Scie Multi Coupe
Sierra de Inglete Telescópica

LS0714
LS0714FL

IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.
IMPORTANT: Lire avant usage.
IMPORTANTE: Leer antes de usar.

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DOUBLE INSULATION
DOUBLE ISOLATION
DOBLE AISLAMIENTO

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)

SPECIFICATIONS

Models LS0714 / LS0714FL
Blade diameter 190 mm (7-1/2")
Hole (arbor) diameter 15.88 mm (5/8")
Max. Miter angle Left 47° , Right 57°
Max. Bevel angle Left 45°, Right 5°
Max. Cutting capacities (H x W) with blade 190 mm (7-1/2") in diameter.

Miter angle

0°

45° (left and right)

57° (right) -----

(Note)
* mark indicates that a wood facing with the following thickness is used.
1: When using a wood facing 20 mm (13/16") thick.
2: When using a wood facing 15 mm (9/16") thick.
3: When using a wood facing 10 mm (3/8") thick.

No load speed (RPM) 6,000/min.
Laser Type (LS0714FL only) Red Laser 650 nm, 1mW ( Laser Class 2 )
Dimensions (L x W x H) 670 mm x 430 mm x 458 mm (26 - 3/8" x 17" x 18")
Net weight LS0714: 13.1 kg (28.9 lbs), LS0714FL: 13.7 kg (30.2 lbs)

• Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.

• Specifications may differ from country to country.

• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003

45° (left) 0° 5° (right)

* 45 mm x 265 mm Note1

(1 - 3/4" x 10 - 3/8")

40 mm x 300 mm

(1 - 9/16" x 11 - 3/4")

* 45 mm x 185 mm Note2

(1 - 3/4" x 7 - 1/4")

40 mm x 212 mm

(1 - 9/16" x 8 - 3/8")

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GENERAL SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS
(For All Tools)

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Bevel angle

* 60 mm x 265 mm Note 1

(2 - 3/8" x 10 - 3/8")

52 mm x 300 mm

(2 - 1/16" x 11 - 3/4")

* 60 mm x 185 mm Note 2

(2 - 3/8" x 7 - 1/4")

52 mm x 212 mm

(2 - 1/16" x 8 - 3/8")

* 60 mm x 145 mm Note 3

(2 - 3/8" x 5 - 3/4")

52 mm x 163 mm

(2 - 1/16" x 6 - 3/8")

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40 mm x 300 mm

(1 - 9/16" x 11 - 3/4")

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1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's

manual carefully. Learn the tool's applications
and limitations, as well as the specific
potential hazards peculiar to it.

2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working
order.

3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool
before turning it on.

4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas
and benches invite accidents.

5. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Do not use power tools in damp or wet
locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work
area well lighted. Do not use tool in presence
of flammable liquids or gases.

6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be
kept safe distance from work area.

7. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.

8.

DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

9. USE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.

10.

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or
other jewelry which may get caught in moving
parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.

11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use
face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work when practical. It's safer than using your
hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.

13. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.

14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.

15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when
changing accessories such as blades, bits,
cutters, and the like.

16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure switch is in off position
before plugging in.

17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the owner's manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories
may cause risk of injury to persons.

18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool
is unintentionally contacted.

19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function - check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.

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20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade

or cutter against the direction of rotation of
the blade or cutter only.

21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it
comes to a complete stop.

22. REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing, use
only identical replacement parts.

23. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this appliance has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other). This
plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool to a
power source (receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure the
voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the
nameplate of the tool. A power source with voltage
greater than that specified for the tool can result in
SERIOUS INJURY to the user- as well as damage to
the appliance. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE
APPLIANCE. Using a power source with voltage less
than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1
shows the correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,
the heavier the cord.

Table 1: Minimum gage for cord

Ampere Rating

Volts Total length of cord in feet

120 V 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.

More Than Not More Than AWG

0 6 18 16 16 14

18 16 14 12610

10 12 16 16 14 12

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to slide compound saw safety rules. If you use this
tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious
personal injury.

1. Wear eye protection.

2. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid

3. Do not operate saw without guards in place.

4. Do not perform any operation freehand. The

5. Never reach around saw blade.

6.

7. Unplug tool before changing blade or

8. To reduce the risk of injury, return carriage to

9. Always secure all moving portions before

10. Stopper pin which locks the cutter head down

11. Do not use the tool in the presence of

12. Check the blade carefully for cracks or

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contact with any coasting blade. It can still
cause severe injury.

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.

workpiece must be secured firmly against the
turn base and guide fence with a vise during
all operations. Never use your hand to secure
the workpiece.

Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop
before moving workpiece or changing settings.

servicing.

the full rear position after each crosscut
operation.

carrying the tool.

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

flammable liquids or gases.

damage 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 first removing it from tool, then cleaning it with
gum and pitch remover, hot water or kerosene.
Never use gasoline to clean blade.

13.

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 back 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.

14. Use only flanges specified for this tool.

15. Be careful not to damage the arbor, flanges

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

16.

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.

17.

For your safety, remove the chips, small pieces,
etc. from the table top before operation.

18. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from the workpiece before operation.

19. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the
switch is turned on.

20. Be sure that the blade does not contact the
turn base in the lowest position.

21. Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw
moves up or down slightly during start-up and
stopping.

22. Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.

23. 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.

24. Wait until the blade attains full speed before
cutting.

25. Stop operation immediately if you notice
anything abnormal.

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Not Recommended

26. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the "ON"
position.

27. Be alert at all times, especially during
repetitive, monotonous operations. Do not be
lulled into a false sense of security. Blades are
extremely unforgiving.

28. Always use accessories recommended in this
manual. Use of improper accessories such as
abrasive wheels may cause an injury.

29. NEVER hold workpiece on right side of blade
with left hand or vice versa. This is called
cross-armed cutting and exposes user to risk
of SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY as shown in
the figure. ALWAYS use vise to secure
workpiece.

INSTALLATION

Bench mounting

When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the
lowered position by the stopper pin. Release the stopper
pin by lowering the handle slightly and pulling the stopper
pin.

1. Stopper pin

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This tool should be bolted with two 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.

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1. Bolt

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30. Do not abuse cord. Never yank cord to

disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, water and sharp objects.

31. NEVER stack workpieces on the table top to
speed cutting operations. Cut only one piece
at a time.

32. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow material
supplier safety data.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING:

MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.

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Turn the adjusting bolt clockwise or counterclockwise so
that it comes into a contact with the floor surface to keep
the tool stable.

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1. Adjusting bolt

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

WARNING:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.

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Blade guard

Positioning kerf board

1. Blade guard

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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. NEVER DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE
BLADE GUARD OR THE SPRING WHICH ATTACHES
TO THE GUARD.
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. NEVER USE THE TOOL IF THE BLADE
GUARD OR SPRING ARE DAMAGED, FAULTY OR
REMOVED. DOING SO IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or sawdust
adheres to it in such a way that the blade is no longer
easily visible, unplug the saw and clean the guard
carefully with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents or any
petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic guard.
If the blade guard is especially dirty and vision through
the guard is impaired, use the supplied hex wrench to
loosen the hex socket bolt holding the center cover.
Loosen the hex socket bolt by turning it counterclockwise
and raise the blade guard and center cover. With the
blade guard so positioned, cleaning can be more
completely and efficiently accomplished. When cleaning
is complete, reverse procedure above and secure bolt.
Do not remove spring holding blade guard. If guard
becomes discolored through age or UV light exposure,
contact a Makita service center for a new guard. DO NOT
DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD.

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1. Blade guard

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1. Thumb screw

2. Kerf board

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This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn base
to minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. The kerf
boards are factory adjusted so that the saw blade does
not contact the kerf boards. Before use, adjust the kerf
boards as follows:
First, unplug the tool. Loosen all the screws (2 each on
left and right) securing the kerf boards. Re-tighten them
only to the extent that the kerf boards can still be easily
moved by hand. Lower the handle fully and push in the
stopper pin to lock the handle in the lowered position.
Loosen two clamp screws which secure the slide poles.
Pull the carriage toward you fully. Adjust the kerf boards
so that the kerf boards just contact the sides of the blade
teeth. Tighten the front screws (do not tighten firmly).
Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and adjust
the kerf boards so that the kerf boards just contact the
sides of blade teeth. Tighten the rear screws (do not
tighten firmly).
After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stopper pin
and raise the handle. Then tighten all the screws
securely.

CAUTION:

• Before and after changing the bevel angle, always

adjust the kerf boards as described above.

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1. Saw blade

2. Blade teeth

3. Kerf board

4. Left bevel cut

5. Straight cut

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Maintaining maximum cutting capacity

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This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum
cutting capacity for a 190 mm (7-1/2") saw blade.
When installing a new blade, always check the lower limit
position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as follows:
First, unplug the tool. Push the carriage toward the guide
fence fully and lower the handle completely. Use the hex
wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until the periphery of the
blade extends slightly below the top surface of the turn
base at the point where the front face of the guide fence
meets the top surface of the turn base.
With the tool unplugged, 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.

WARNING:

• After installing a new blade, always be sure that the

blade does not contact any part of the lower base
when the handle is lowered completely. Always do
this with the tool unplugged.

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1. Adjusting bolt

2. Turn base

3. Guide fence

1. Top surface of

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turn table

2. Periphery of
blade

3. Guide fence

Stopper arm

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The lower limit position of the blade can be easily
adjusted with the stopper arm. To adjust it, move the

1. Adjusting screw

2. Stopper arm

stopper arm in the direction of the arrow as shown in the
figure. Adjust the adjusting screw so that the blade stops
at the desired position when lowering the handle fully.

Adjusting the miter angle

1. Turn base

2. Lock lever

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Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the
turn base while pressing down the lock lever. When you
have moved the grip to the position where the pointer
points to the desired angle on the miter scale, securely
tighten the grip clockwise.

CAUTION:

• When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the

handle fully.

• After changing the miter angle, always secure the

turn base by tightening the grip firmly.

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3. Miter scale

4. Pointer

5. Grip

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Adjusting the bevel angle

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To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of
the tool counterclockwise.
Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade until the
pointer points to the desired angle on the bevel scale.
Then tighten the lever clockwise firmly to secure the arm.
To tilt the blade to the right, push the release button at the
rear of the tool while tilting the blade slightly to the left
after loosening the lever. With the release button

1. Lever

2. Release button

1. Pointer

2. Bevel scale

3. Arm

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depressed, tilt the saw blade to the right.

CAUTION:

• When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the

handle fully.

• After changing the bevel angle, always secure the

arm by tightening the lever clockwise.

• When changing bevel angles, be sure to position

the kerf boards appropriately as explained in the
"Positioning kerf boards" section.

Adjusting the lever position

1. Lever

2. Screw

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The lever can be repositioned at every angle 30° when
the lever does not provide full tightening.
Loosen and remove the screw that secures the lever at
the rear of the tool. Remove the lever and install it again
so that it is slightly above the level. Secure the lever with
the screw firmly.

Switch action

CAUTION:

• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see

that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns
to the "OFF" position when released.

• When not using the tool, remove the lock-off button

and store it in a secure place. This prevents
unauthorized operation.

• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing

in the lock-off button. This can cause switch
breakage.

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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.

1. Lock-off button

2. Switch trigger

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3. Handle

WARNING:

• NEVER use tool without a fully operative switch

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

• For your safety, this tool is equipped with a lock-off

button which prevents the tool from unintended
starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when you
simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the
lock-off button. Return tool to a Makita service
center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.

• NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function

of lock-off button.

Electric brake

This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly stop blade after switch
trigger release, have tool serviced at a Makita service
center.

Lighting up the lamps

The blade brake system is not a substitute for blade guard.
NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING BLADE
GUARD. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.

For model LS0714FL only

1. Light

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CAUTION:

• This is not a rainproof light. Do not wash the light in

water or use it in a rain or a wet area. Such a
conduct can cause an electric shock and fume.

• Do not touch the lens of the light, as it is very hot

while it is lighted or shortly after it is turned off. This
may cause a burn to a human body.

• Do not apply impact to the light, which may cause

damage or shorted service time to it.

• Do not keep casting the beam of the light to your

eyes. This can cause your eyes to be hurt.

• Do not cover the light with clothes, carton,

cardboard or similar objects while it is lighted,

which can cause a fire or an ignition.
Push the upper position of the switch for turning on the
light and the lower position for off.
Move the light to shift an area of lighting.

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2. Light switch

NOTE:

• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.

Be careful not to scratch the lens of light, or it may
lower the illumination.

Laser beam action

For model LS0714FL only

1. Switch for laser

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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. Press the lower position (O) to turn off.
Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
the saw blade by adjusting the adjusting screw as follows.

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1. Loosen the adjusting screw by turning it
counterclockwise.

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 firmly at the position
where it stops sliding.

Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is positioned within
1 mm (0.04") from the side surface of the blade (cutting
position).

NOTE:

• When laser line is dim and almost or entirely

invisible because of the direct sunlight in the indoor
or outdoor window-by work, relocate the work area
to a place not exposed to the direct sunlight.

1. Adjusting screw

Aligning the laser line

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Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
the blade according to the applications of cutting. Refer
to explanation titled "Laser beam action" regarding its
shifting method.

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

degrees and miter angle right 45 degrees).
A) When you obtain correct size on the left side of
workpiece

• Shift the laser line to the left of the blade.

B) When you obtain correct size on the right side of
workpiece

• Shift the laser line to the right of the blade.

Align the cutting line on your workpiece with the laser line.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

•

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.

Hex wrench storage

1. Wrench holder

2. Hex wrench

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The hex wrench is stored as shown in the figure. When
using the hex wrench, pull it out of the wrench holder. After
using the hex wrench, return it to the wrench holder.

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Installing or removing saw blade

1. Stopper pin

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WARNING:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before installing or removing the blade.

CAUTION:

• Use only the Makita hex wrench provided to install

or remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in
overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex

socket bolt. This could cause an injury.
Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the
stopper pin.
To remove the blade, use the hex wrench to loosen the
hex socket bolt holding the center cover by turning it
counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center
cover.

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2

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1. Center cover

2. Hex socket bolt

3. Hex wrench

4. Safety cover

pressing the shaft lock.

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Return the blade guard and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex socket bolt clockwise to
secure the center cover. Release the handle from the
raised position by pulling the stopper pin. Lower the
handle to make sure that the blade guard moves properly.
Make sure shaft lock has released spindle before making
cut.

1. Outer flange

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2. Saw blade

3. Inner flange

4. Hex socket bolt
(left-handed)

5. Spindle

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1. Blade case

2. Arrow

3. Saw blade

4. Arrow

Dust bag (optional accessory)

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1. Dust bag

2. Dust nozzle

3. Fastener

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Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the hex
wrench to loosen the hex socket bolt clockwise. Then
remove the hex socket bolt, outer flange and blade.

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2

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To install the blade, mount it 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. Install the outer flange and hex socket bolt,
and then use the hex wrench to tighten the hex socket
bolt (left-handed) securely counterclockwise while

1. Shaft lock

2. Arrow

3. Blade case

4. Hex wrench

5. Hex socket bolt

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The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean
and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, fit it onto
the dust nozzle.
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.

NOTE:

If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your saw,
more efficient and cleaner operations can be performed.

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Dust box (Optional accessory)

1. Dust box

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2. Cover

3. Button

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Insert the dust box into the dust nozzle.
Empty the dust box at the earliest possible.
To empty the dust box, open the cover by pushing the
button and throw away sawdust. Return the cover to the
original position and it locks. Dust box can easily be
removed by pulling out while turning it near the dust
nozzle on the tool.

NOTE:

• If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this tool,

more efficient and cleaner operations can be
performed.

CAUTION:

• Empty the dust box before collected sawdust level

reaches the cylinder part.

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Securing workpiece

WARNING:

• It is extremely important to always secure the

workpiece properly and tightly with the vise. Failure
to do so can cause the tool to be damaged and/or
the workpiece to be destroyed. PERSONAL
INJURY MAY ALSO RESULT. Also, after a cutting

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1. Cylinder part

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2. Dust box

3. Sawdust

1. Cylinder part

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2. Dust box

operation, DO NOT raise the blade until the blade
has come to a complete stop.

CAUTION:

• When cutting long workpieces, use supports that

are as high as the top surface level of the turn base.
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.

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1. Support

2. Turn base

Vertical vise

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The vertical vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the guide fence or the holder
assembly (optional accessory). Insert the vise rod into
the hole in the guide fence or the holder assembly and
tighten the screw to secure the vise rod.
Position the vise arm according to the thickness and
shape of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by
tightening the screw. If the screw to secure the vise arm
contacts the guide fence, install the screw on the
opposite side of vise arm. Make sure that no part of the
tool contacts the vise when lowering the handle fully and
pulling or pushing the carriage all the way. If some part
contacts the vise, re-position the vise.
Press the workpiece flat against the guide fence and the
turn base. Position the workpiece at the desired cutting
position and secure it firmly by tightening the vise knob.

CAUTION:

• The workpiece must be secured firmly against the

turn base and guide fence with the vise during all
operations.

1. Vise arm

6

2. Vise rod

1

3. Guide fence

4. Holder

3

5. Holder
assembly

6. Vise knob

7. Screw

11

Horizontal vise (optional accessory)

3

12

1. Vise knob

2. Projection

3. Vise shaft

4. Base

1. Holder

2

assembly

2. Rod 12

4

001807

The horizontal vise can be installed on the left side of the
base. By turning the vise knob counterclockwise, the
screw is released and the vise shaft can be moved
rapidly in and out. By turning the vise knob clockwise, the
screw remains secured. To grip the workpiece, turn the
vise knob gently clockwise until the projection reaches its
topmost position, then fasten securely. If the vise knob is
forced in or pulled out while being turned clockwise, the
projection may stop at an angle. In this case, turn the vise
knob back counterclockwise until the screw is released,
before turning again gently clockwise.
The maximum width of the workpiece which can be
secured by the horizontal vise is 120 mm (4-3/4").

CAUTION:

• Grip the workpiece only when the projection is at

the topmost position. Failure to do so may result in
insufficient securing of the workpiece. This could
cause the workpiece to be thrown, cause damage
to the blade or cause the loss of control, which can
result in PERSONAL INJURY.

Holders and holder assembly
(optional accessories)

1. Holder

2. Holder
assembly

1

002246

CAUTION:

• Always support long workpieces level with the top

surface of the turn base for accurate cuts and to
prevent dangerous loss of control of the tool.

OPERATION

CAUTION:

• Before use, be sure to release the handle from the

lowered position by pulling the stopper pin.

• Make sure the blade is not contacting the

workpiece, etc. before the switch is turned on.

• Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle

when cutting. Too much force may result in
overload of the motor and/or decreased cutting
efficiency. Push down handle with only as much
force as is necessary for smooth cutting and
without significant decrease in blade speed.

• Gently press down the handle to perform the cut. If

the handle is pressed down with force or if lateral
force is applied, the blade will vibrate and leave a
mark (saw mark) in the workpiece and the precision
of the cut will be impaired.

• 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. Press cutting (cutting small workpieces)

1. Clamp screw

12

002247

The holders and the holder assembly can be installed on
either side as a convenient means of supporting
workpieces horizontally. Install them as shown in the
figure. Then tighten the screws firmly to secure the
holders and the holder assembly.
When cutting long workpieces, use the holder-rod
assembly (optional accessory). It consists of two holder
assemblies and two rods 12.

1

002202

Workpieces up to 50 mm (2") high and 97 mm
(3-13/16") wide can be cut in the following way.
Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and
tighten two clamp screws which secure the slide
poles clockwise to secure the carriage. Secure the

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workpiece with the vise. Switch on the tool without
the blade making any contact and wait until the
blade attains full speed before lowering. Then
gently lower the handle to the fully lowered position
to cut the workpiece. 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.

CAUTION:

• Firmly tighten two clamping screws which secure

the slide poles clockwise so that the carriage will
not move during operation. Insufficient tightening
may cause unexpected kickback of the blade.
Possible serious PERSONAL INJURY may result.

2. Slide (push) cutting (cutting wide workpieces)

002203

Loosen two clamp screws which secure the slide
poles counterclockwise so that the carriage can
slide freely. Secure the workpiece with the vise. Pull
the carriage toward you fully. Switch on the tool
without the blade making any contact and wait until
the blade attains full speed. Press down the handle
and PUSH THE CARRIAGE TOWARD THE
GUIDE FENCE AND THROUGH THE
WORKPIECE. 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.

CAUTION:

• Whenever performing the slide cut, FIRST PULL

THE CARRIAGE TOWARD YOU FULLY and press
down the handle to the fully lowered position, then
PUSH THE CARRIAGE TOWARD THE GUIDE
FENCE. NEVER START THE CUT WITH THE
CARRIAGE NOT FULLY PULLED TOWARD YOU.
If you perform the slide cut without pulling the
carriage fully or if you perform the slide cut toward
your direction, the blade may kickback
unexpectedly with the potential to cause serious
PERSONAL INJURY.

• Never perform the slide cut with the handle locked

in the lowered position by pressing the stopper pin.

• Never loosen the clamp screw which secures the

carriage while the blade is rotating. This may cause
serious injury.

3. Miter cutting

Refer to the previously covered "Adjusting the miter
angle".

4. Bevel cut

002204

Loosen the lever and tilt the saw blade to set the
bevel angle (Refer to the previously covered
"Adjusting the bevel angle"). Be sure to retighten
the lever firmly to secure the selected bevel angle
safely. Secure the workpiece with a vise. Make sure
the carriage is pulled all the way back toward the
operator. Switch on the tool without the blade
making any contact and wait until the blade attains
full speed. Then 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. 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.

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the blade will move down to

bevel direction during a bevel cut. Keep hands out
of path of saw blade.

• During a bevel cut, it may create a condition

whereby the piece cut off will come to rest against
the side of the blade. If the blade is raised while the
blade is still rotating, this piece may be caught by
the blade, causing fragments to be scattered which
is dangerous. The blade should be raised ONLY
after the blade has come to a complete stop.

• When pressing the handle down, apply pressure

parallel to the blade. If the pressure is not parallel to
the blade during a cut, the angle of the blade might
be shifted and the precision of the cut will be
impaired.

5. Compound cutting

Compound cutting is the process in which a bevel
angle is made at the same time in which a miter

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angle is being cut on a workpiece. Compound
cutting can be performed at angle shown in the
table.

Bevel angle

Left 0 - 45
Left 0 - 40

Left 0 - 30
Left 0 - 25

006393

Miter angle

Left and Right 45

Right 50

Right 55

Right 57

When performing compound cutting, refer to "Press
cutting", "Slide cutting", "Miter cutting" and "Bevel
cut" explanations.

6. Cutting crown and cove moldings

Crown and cove moldings can be cut on a
compound miter saw with the moldings laid flat 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. See illustrations.

1. 52/38 ﾟ type
crown molding

2. 45 ﾟ type crown
molding

3. 45 ﾟ type cove
molding

123

001555

There are crown and cove molding joints which are
made to fit "Inside" 90° corners ((1) and (2) in Fig.
A) and "Outside" 90° corners ((3) and (4) in Fig. A).

1. Inside corner

2. Outside corner

(1) (2) (3) (4)

Fig.A

001556

(1)

(2)

001557

1 2

1

(2)

(1)

(2)

(1)

(4)

(3)

1. Inside corner

2. Outside corner

(1)

(2)

2

(1)

(2)

Measuring

Measure the wall length and adjust workpiece on
table to cut wall contact edge to desired length.
Always make sure that cut workpiece length

back of the workpiece

Adjust cut length for angle of cut. 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).

In the case of left bevel cut

Molding
position in
Fig. A

For inside
corner

For outside
corner

006361

For inside
corner

For
outside
corner

006362

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Molding
position in
Fig. A

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Example:

In the case of cutting 52/38° type crown
molding for position (1) in Fig. A:

• 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 finished piece to be used will

always be on the LEFT side of the blade
after the cut has been made.

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is the same as wall length.

Table (A)

Bevel angleMiter angle

52/38° type 45° type

Left 33.9° Left 30°

52/38° type

Right 31.6°

Left 31.6° Left 35.3°

Table (B)

Molding edge against
guide fence

Ceiling contact edge should
be against guide fence.

Wall contact edge should be
against guide fence

Ceiling contact edge should
be against guide fence

.

.

at the

45° type

Right 35.3°

Right 35.3°Right 31.6°

Finished piece

Finished piece
will be on the
Left side of
blade.

Finished piece
will be on the
Right side of
blade.

In the case of right bevel cut

Table (A)

Bevel angleMiter angle

52/38° type 45° type

Right 33.9° Right 30°

For inside
corner

For outside
corner

006363

Molding
position in
Fig. A

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Table (B)

Molding

Molding edge against

position in

guide fence

Fig. A

Wall contact edge should be

(1)

agains

For inside
corner

For
outside
corner

006364

(2)

(3)

(4)

t guide fence.

Ceiling contact edge should
be against guide fence.

Wall contact edge should be
against guide fence.

Example:

In the case of cutting 52/38° type crown
molding for position (1) in Fig. A:

• 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 finished piece to be used will

always be on the RIGHT side of the
blade after the cut has been made.

52/38° type

Right 31.6°

45° type

Right 35.3°

Left 31.6° Left 35.3°

Right 35.3°Right 31.6°

Finished piece

Finished piece
will be on the
Right side of
blade.

Finished piece
will be on the
Left side of
blade.

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Compound Miter Saw

Miter and Bevel Angle Settings

Ceiling

52°

38°

Wall

Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 52/38 degrees

Wall Angle

(deg.)

EN0002-1

Bevel Angle

60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69

70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79

80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99

100

(deg.)

43.0

42.8

42.5

42.2

41.9

41.7

41.4

41.1

40.8

40.5

40.2

39.9

39.6

39.3

39.0

38.7

38.4

38.1

37.8

37.4

37.1

36.8

36.5

36.2

35.8

35.5

35.2

34.9

34.5

34.2

33.9

33.5

33.2

.8

32

32.5

32.2

31.8

31.5

31.1

30.8

30.4

Miter Angle

(deg.)

46.8

46.3

45.7

45.1

44.6

44.0

43.5

42.9

42.4

41.9

41.3

40.8

40.3

39.8

39.2

38.7

38.2

37.7

37.2

36.8

36.3

35.8

35.3

34.8

34.4

33.9

33.4
.0

33

32.5

32.1

31.6

31.2

30.7

30.3

29.9

29.4

29.0

28.6

28.2

27.7

27.3

Wall Angle

(deg.)

Bevel Angle

101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110

111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135

36

1
137
138
139
140

(deg.)

30.1

29.7

29.4

29.0

28.7

28.3

28.0

27.6

27.2

26.9

26.5

26.1

25.8

25.4

25.0

24.7

24.3

23.9

23.6

23.2

22.8

22.5

22.1

21.7

21.3

21.0

20.6

20.2

19.8

19.5

19.1

18.7

18.3

17.9

7.6

1

17.2

16.8

16.4

16.0

15.6

Miter Angle

(deg.)

26.9

26.5

26.1

25.7

25.3

24.9

24.5

24.1

23.7

23.3

22.9

22.6

22.2

21.8

21.4

21.0

20.7

20.3

19.9

19.6

19.2

18.8

18.5

18.1

17.8

17.4

17.1

16.7

16.4

16.0

15.7

15.3

5.0

1

14.6

14.3

14.0

13.6

13.3

13.0

12.8

000031

Wall Angle

(deg.)

141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180

Bevel Angle

(deg.)

15.3

14.9

14.5

14.1

13.7

13.3

12.9

12.5

12.2

11.8

11.4

11. 0

10.8

10.2

9.8

9.4

9.0

8.6

8.3

7.9

7.5

7.1

6.7

6.3

5.9

5.5

5.1

4.7

4.3

3.9

3.5

3.2

2.8

2.4

2.0

1.6

1.2

0.8

0.4

0.0

Miter Angle

(deg.)

12.3

12.0

11.6

11. 3

11. 0

10.7

10.3

10.0

9.7

9.4

9.0

8.7

8.4

8.1

7.8

7.5

7.1

6.8

6.5

6.2

5.9

5.6

5.3

4.9

4.6

4.3

4.0

3.7

3.4

3.1

2.8

2.5

2.2

1.8

1.5

1.2

0.9

0.6
.3

0

0.0

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Compound Miter Saw

Miter and Bevel Angle Settings

Ceiling

45°

45°

Wall

Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 45 degrees

Wall Angle

EN0003-1

(deg.)

Bevel Angle

60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69

70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79

80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99

100

(deg.)

37.8

37.5

37.3

37.1

36.8

36.6

36.4

36.1

35.9

35.6

35.4

35.1

34.9

34.6

34.4

34.1

33.9

33.6

33.3

33.1

32.8

32.5

32.3

32.0

31.7

31.4

31.1

30.9

30.6

30.3

30.0

29.7

29.4

29.1

28.8

28.5

28.2

27.9

27.6

27.3

27.0

Miter Angle

(deg.)

50.8

50.2

49.6

49.1

48.5

48.0

47.4

46.9

46.4

45.8

45.3

44.8

44.2

43.7

43.2

42.7

42.1

41.6

41.1

40.6

40.1

39.6

39.1

38.6

38.1

37.7

37.2

36.7

36.2

35.7

35.3

34.8

34.3

33.9

33.4

32.9

32.5

32.0

31.6

31.1

30.7

Wall Angle

(deg.)

101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110

111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140

Bevel Angle

(deg.)

26.7

26.4

26.1

25.8

25.5

25.2

24.9

24.6

24.2

23.9

23.6

23.3

23.0

22.7

22.3

22.0

21.7

21.4

21.0

20.7

20.4

20.0

19.7

19.4

19.1

18.7

18.4

18.1

17.7

17.4

17.1

16.7

16.4

16.0

15.7

15.4

15.0

14.7

14.3

14.0

Miter Angle

(deg.)

30.2

29.8

29.4

28.9

28.5

28.1

27.6

27.2

26.8

26.3

25.9

25.5

25.1

24.7

24.3

23.8

23.4

23.0

22.6

22.2

21.8

21.4

21.0

20.6

20.2

19.8

19.4

19.0

18.6

18.2

17.9

17.5

17.1

16.7

16.3

15.9

15.6

15.2

14.8

14.4

000032

Wall Angle

(deg.)

141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180

Bevel Angle

(deg.)

13.7

13.3

13.0

12.6

12.3

11. 9

11. 6

11. 2

10.9

10.5

10.2

9.8

9.5

9.2

8.8

8.5

8.1

7.8

7.4

7.1

6.7

6.4

6.0

5.6

5.3

4.9

4.6

4.2

3.9

3.5

3.2

2.8

2.5

2.1

1.8

1.4

1.1

0.7

0.4

0.0

Miter Angle

(deg.)

14.1

13.7

13.3

12.9

12.6

12.2

11. 8

11. 5

11. 1

0.7

1

10.4

10.0

9.6

9.3

8.9

8.5

8.2

7.8

7.5

7.1

6.7

6.4

6.0

5.7

5.3

5.0

4.6

4.3

3.9

3.5

3.2

2.8

2.5

2.1

1.8

1.4

1.1

0.7

0.4

0.0

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7. Cutting aluminum extrusion

9. Cutting repetitive lengths

1. Vise

1
2

3

2. Spacer block

3. Guide fence

4. Aluminum
extrusion

5. Spacer block

4
5

001844

When securing aluminum extrusions, use spacer
blocks or pieces of scrap as shown in the figure 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.

CAUTION:

• Never attempt to cut thick or round aluminum

extrusions. Thick aluminum extrusions may come
loose during operation and round aluminum
extrusions cannot be secured firmly with this tool.

8. Wood facing

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.
See the figure concerning the dimensions for a
suggested wood facing.

Over 15mm (5/8") Over 420mm (16-1/2")

50mm-60mm

(2"-2-3/8")

85mm
(3-3/8")

27mm (1-1/16")

1

1. Holes

002206

1

85mm

70mm
(2-3/4")

70mm

(2-3/4")

(3-3/8")

CAUTION:

• Use straight wood of even thickness as the wood

facing.

• 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.

• 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.

1. Set plate

1

3

001846

2. Holder

3. Screw

2

When cutting several pieces of stock to the same
length, ranging from 220 mm (8-5/8") to 385 mm
(15-1/8"), use of the set plate (optional accessory)
will facilitate more efficient operation. Install the set
plate on the holder (optional accessory) as shown
in the figure.
Align the cutting line on your workpiece with either
the left or right side of the groove in the kerf board,
and while holding the workpiece from moving,
move the set plate flush against the end of the
workpiece. Then secure the set plate with the screw.
When the set plate is not used, loosen the screw
and turn the set plate out of the way.

NOTE:

• Use of the holder-rod assembly (optional

accessory) allows cutting repetitive lengths up to
2,200 mm (7.2ft) approximately.

10. Groove cutting

1

1. Cut grooves with
blade

001563

A dado type cut can be made by proceeding as
follows:
Adjust the lower limit position of the blade using the
adjusting screw and the stopper arm to limit the
cutting depth of the blade. Refer to "Stopper arm"
section described on previously.
After adjusting the lower limit position of the blade,
cut parallel grooves across the width of the
workpiece using a slide (push) cut as shown in the
figure. Then remove the workpiece material
between the grooves with a chisel. Do not attempt
to perform this type of cut using wide (thick) blades
or with a dado blade. Possible loss of control and
injury may result.

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CAUTION:

•

Be sure to return the stopper arm to the original
position when performing other than groove cutting.

Carrying tool

1. Stopper pin

1

003923

WARNING:

• Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean for

the best and safest performance.

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:

1. Miter angle

12

1. Guide fence

2. Hex socket bolt

012607

Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade at
0° bevel angle and the turn base at the full right miter
angle position. Secure the slide poles so that the lower
slide pole is locked in the position of the carriage fully
pulled to operator and the upper poles are locked in the
position of the carriage fully pushed forward to the guide
fence. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper pin.
Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base as
shown in the figure. If you remove the holders, dust bag,
etc., you can carry the tool more easily.

CAUTION:

• Always secure all moving portions before carrying

the tool.

• Stopper pin is for carrying and storage purposes

only and not for any cutting operations.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.

• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the

like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.

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Push the carriage toward the guide fence and
tighten two clamp screws to secure the carriage.
Loosen the grip which secures the turn base. Turn
the turn base so that the pointer points to 0° on the
miter scale. Then turn the turn base slightly
clockwise and counterclockwise to seat the turn
base in the 0° miter notch. (Leave as it is if the
pointer does not point to 0°.) Loosen the hex socket
bolt securing the guide fence using the hex wrench.
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper pin. Square the
side of the blade with the face of the guide fence
using a triangular rule, try-square, etc. Then
securely tighten the hex socket bolt on the guide
fence in the order from the right side.

1. Triangular rule

1

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Make sure that the pointer points to 0° on the miter
scale. If the pointer does not point to 0°, loosen the
screw which secures the pointer and adjust the
pointer so that it will point to 0°.

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1

1. Screw

2. Miter scale

3. Pointer

1

2

3

1. Bevel scale

2. Pointer

3. Screw

2

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2. Bevel angle

(1) 0° bevel angle

Push the carriage toward the guide fence and
tighten two clamp screws to secure the
carriage. Lower the handle fully and lock it in
the lowered position by pushing in the stopper
pin. Loosen the lever at the rear of the tool.
Turn the 0° bevel angle adjusting bolt (lower
bolt) on the right side of the arm two or three
revolutions counterclockwise to tilt the blade
to the right.

2

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Carefully square the side of the blade with the
top surface of the turn base using the
triangular rule, try-square, etc. by turning the
0° bevel angle adjusting bolt clockwise. Then
tighten the lever securely.

1

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Make sure that the pointer on the arm point to
0° on the bevel scale on the arm holder. If it
does not point to 0°, loosen the screw which
secures the pointer and adjust the pointer so
that it will point to 0°.

3

1. Lever

1

2. Arm holder

3. 0 ﾟ degree
bevel angle
adjusting bolt

4. Arm

5. Release button

5

4

3

1. Triangular rule

2. Saw blade

3

3. Top surface of
turn table

2

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(2) 45° bevel angle

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Adjust the 45° bevel angle only after
performing 0° bevel angle adjustment. To
adjust left 45° bevel angle, loosen the lever
and tilt the blade to the left fully. Make sure that
the pointer on the arm points to 45° on the
bevel scale on the arm holder. If the pointer
does not point to 45°, turn the 45° bevel angle
adjusting bolt (upper bolt) on the right side of
the arm until the pointer points to 45°.

Adjusting the position of laser line

For model LS0714FL only

1

3

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2

1

2

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WARNING:

• As the tool is plugged when adjusting the position

of laser line, take a full caution especially at switch

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1. Left 45 ﾟ bevel
angle adjusting
bolt

1

1. Workpiece

2. Cutting line

3. Holder
assembly
(optional
accessory)

1. Vertical vise

2. Holder
assembly
(optional
accessory)

action. Pulling the switch trigger accidentally cause
an accidental start of the tool and personal injury.

CAUTION:

• Never look into the laser beam directly. Direct laser

beam causes damage to your eyes.

• Never apply a blow or impact to the tool. A blow or

impact causes the incorrect position of laser line,
damage to the laser beam emitting part or a short
life of the tool.

When adjusting the laser line appears on the left
side of the saw blade

2

1

1. Screw to change the movable range of the adjusting
screw

2. Adjusting screw

3. Hex wrench

4. Laser line

5. Saw blade

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4

3

5

When adjusting the laser line appears on the right
side of the saw blade

1

2

5. Plug the tool and turn on the laser switch.

6. Adjust the position of laser line as follows.
The position of laser line can be changed as the movable
range of the adjusting screw for the laser is changed by
turning two screws with a hex wrench. (The movable
range of laser line is factory adjusted within 1 mm (0.04")
from the side surface of blade.)
To shift the laser line movable range further away from
the side surface of blade, turn the two screws
counterclockwise after loosening the adjusting screw.
Turn these two screws clockwise to shift it closer to the
side surface of the blade after loosening the adjusting
screw.
Refer to the section titled "Laser line action" and adjust
the adjusting screw so that the cutting line on your
workpiece is aligned with the laser line.

NOTE:

• Check the position of laser line regularly for

accuracy .

• Have the tool repaired by Makita authorized service

center for any failure on the laser unit.

Replacing fluorescent tube

For model LS0714FL only

2

1

3

3

1

4

5

1. Pull out

2. Push

3. Lamp box

4. Screws

5. Fluorescent tube

1. Screw to change the movable range of the adjusting
screw

2. Saw blade

3. Laser line

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For both adjustments, do as follows.

1. Make sure that the tool is unplugged.

2. Draw the cutting line on the workpiece and place it
on the turn table. At this time, do not secure the
workpiece with a vise or similar securing device.

3. Lower the blade by lowering the handle and just
check to see where the cutting line and the
position of the saw blade is. (Decide which
position to cut on the line of cut.)

4. After decision the position to be cut, return the
handle to the original position. Secure the
workpiece with the vertical vise without shifting the
workpiece from the pre-checked position.

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CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before replacing the fluorescent tube.

• Do not apply force, impact or scratch to a

fluorescent tube, which can cause a glass of the
fluorescent tube to be broken resulting in a injury to
you or your bystanders.

• Leave the fluorescent tube for a while immediately

after a use of it and then replace it. If not. You may

burn yourself.
Remove screws, which secure Lamp Box for the light.
Pull out the Lamp Box keeping pushing lightly the upper
position of it as illustrated on the left.
Pull out the fluorescent tube and then replace it with
Makita original new one.

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Cleaning of the lens for the laser light

1. Screwdriver

1

2. Screw
(one piece only)

2

3. Lens for the
laser light

3

time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take
out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and
secure the brush holder caps.

1. Brush holder cap

1

2. Screwdriver

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If the lens for the laser light becomes dirty, or sawdust
adheres to it in such a way that the laser line is no longer
easily visible, unplug the saw and remove and clean the
lens for the laser light carefully with a damp, soft cloth.
Do not use solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners on
the lens.

1. Lens for the
laser light

1

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To remove the lens for the laser light, remove the saw
blade before removing the lens according to the
instructions in the section titled "Installing or removing
saw blade".
Loosen but do not remove the screw which secures the
lens using a screwdriver.
Pull out the lens as shown in the figure.

NOTE:

• If the lens does not come out, loosen the screw

further and pull out the lens again without removing
the screw.

Replacing carbon brushes

1. Limit mark

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Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep
the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same

2

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After replacing brushes, plug in the tool and break in
brushes by running tool with no load for about 10 minutes.
Then check the tool while running and electric brake
operation when releasing the switch trigger. If electric
brake is not working well, ask your local Makita service
center for repair.

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.

• When storing the tool, pull the carriage toward you

fully so that the slide pole is thoroughly inserted into

the turn base.
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.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

CAUTION:

• These accessories or attachments are

recommended for use with your Makita tool

specified in this manual. The use of any other

accessories or attachments might present a risk of

injury to persons. Only use accessory or

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

• Carbide-tipped saw blades

• Vise assembly (Horizontal vise)

• Vertical vise

• Holder set

• Holder assembly

• Holder rod assembly

• Set plate

• Dust bag

• Triangular rule

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