45° bevel angle
NOTICE:
Before adjusting the 45° bevel angle,
finish 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.
► Fig.74
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.
► Fig.75: 1. Left 45° adjusting bolt 2. Right 45° adjust-
ing bolt
Adjusting the laser line position
For DLS111, DLS112 only
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 work-
piece 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.
Adjusting the laser line on the left side of the blade
► Fig.76: 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
► Fig.77: 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.
NOTE: The movable range of laser line is factory adjusted
within 1 mm (0.04") from the side surface of blade.
Cleaning the laser light lens
For DLS111, DLS112 only
The laser light becomes hard to see as the lens for the laser
light gets dirty. Clean the lens for laser light periodically.
► Fig.78: 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 por-
tions with machine oil to prevent rust.
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
WARNING:
attachments are recommended for use with your
Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of
any other accessories or attachments may result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING:
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
•
Hex wrench (for laser adjustment)
•
Wireless unit (for DLS111)
•
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.
35 ENGLISH
These Makita accessories or
Only use the Makita accessory