Makita BLS712 Instruction Manual Download

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I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L

WARNING:

For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Cordless Slide
Compound Saw

Equipped with Electric Blade Brake
190 mm (7-1/2”)
MODEL BLS712

002165

Summary of Contents for BLS712

Page 1: ... N M A N U A L WARNING For your personal safety READ and UNDERSTAND before using SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Cordless Slide Compound Saw Equipped with Electric Blade Brake 190 mm 7 1 2 MODEL BLS712 002165 ...

Page 2: ...0 min Dimensions L x W x H 550 mm x 430 mm x 454 mm 21 5 8 x 17 x 17 7 8 Net weight 11 0 kg 24 3 lbs Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice Specifications may differ from country to country Miter angle Bevel angle 0 45 left 0 50 mm x 182 mm 2 x 7 1 8 35 mm x 182 mm 1 3 8 x 7 1 8 45 left and right 50 mm x 127 mm 2 x 5 35 mm x 127 mm 1 3 8 x 5 Battery Charger DC24SA ...

Page 3: ...gned 9 USE RIGHT TOOL Don t 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 ...

Page 4: ...rate saw without guards in place Check blade guard for proper clos ing 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 4 Do not perform any operation freehand The workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn base and guide fence with a vise during all operations Never use your hand to secure t...

Page 5: ...ntact the turn base in the lowest position 22 Hold the handle firmly Be aware that the saw moves up or down slightly during start up and stopping 23 Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on 24 Before using the tool on an actual work piece let it run for a while Watch for vibration or wobbling that could indicate poor installation or a poorly balanced blade...

Page 6: ...nnecting charger 7 Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or other wise subjected to damage or stress 8 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock If extension cord must be used make sure a That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number size and shape as...

Page 7: ...LOW 10 C 50 F or ABOVE 40 C 104 F 2 Do not attempt to use a step up trans former an engine generator or DC power receptacle 3 Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents 4 Do not short the battery cartridge 1 Do not touch the terminals with any conductive material 2 Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container with other metal objects such as nails coins etc 3 Do not expose battery ...

Page 8: ...following show the symbols used for the charger Be sure that you understand their meaning before use Ready to charge Charging Charging complete Delay charge Cooling Defective battery Conditioning Cooling abnormality ...

Page 9: ...e insertion or removal of the battery cartridge To remove the battery cartridge withdraw it from the tool while sliding the button on the side of the cartridge To insert the battery cartridge align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click If you can see the red part on the uppe...

Page 10: ...24 hours 6 After charging unplug the charger from the power source NOTE The battery charger is for charging Makita battery cartridge Never use it for other purposes or for other manufacturer s batteries When you charge a new battery cartridge or a battery cartridge which has not been used for a long period of time it may not accept a full charge This is a normal condition and does not indicate a p...

Page 11: ... cooling fan vent on the charger and battery which can be sometime clogged with dust The cooling system is in order although no sound of cooling fan comes out if the yellow warning light will not flash Always keep clean the vent on charger and battery for cooling The products should be sent to repair or maintenance if the yellow warning light will frequently flash Conditioning charge Conditioning ...

Page 12: ...e it for more than six months Blade guard When lowering the handle the blade guard rises automati cally 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 irre...

Page 13: ...ows First remove the battery cartridge Loosen all the screws 2 each on left and right securing the kerf boards Re tighten them only to the extent that the kerf boards can still be easily moved by hand Lower the handle fully and push in the stop per pin to lock the handle in the lowered position Loosen the clamp screw which secures the slide poles Pull the carriage toward you fully Adjust the kerf ...

Page 14: ...ved 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 CAUTION 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 battery cartridge removed Stopper arm The lower limit ...

Page 15: ... the bevel scale Then tighten the lever clockwise firmly to secure the arm 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 Switch action CAUTION Before inserting t...

Page 16: ...ool 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 ...

Page 17: ...Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install or remove the blade Failure to do so may result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt This could cause an injury Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the stop per pin To remove the blade use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it counterclock wise Raise the blade gu...

Page 18: ... hex bolt left handed securely counter clockwise while pressing the shaft lock Return the blade guard and center cover to its original posi tion Then tighten the hex 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...

Page 19: ...iece 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 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 ...

Page 20: ...erations Horizontal vise optional accessory 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 f...

Page 21: ...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...

Page 22: ...L INJURY may result 2 Slide push cutting cutting wide workpieces Loosen the clamp screw on the turn base counterclock wise 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 AN...

Page 23: ...T 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...

Page 24: ... length at the back of the work piece is the same as wall length 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 Miter angle Left and Right 45 Right 50 Right 5...

Page 25: ... 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 For inside corner For outside corner Molding position in Fig A 1 2 3 4 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 Finished piece Fini...

Page 26: ... 8 1 74 39 0 39 2 115 25 0 21 4 155 9 8 7 8 75 38 7 38 7 116 24 7 21 0 156 9 4 7 5 76 38 4 38 2 117 24 3 20 7 157 9 0 7 1 77 38 1 37 7 118 23 9 20 3 158 8 6 6 8 78 37 8 37 2 119 23 6 19 9 159 8 3 6 5 79 37 4 36 8 120 23 2 19 6 160 7 9 6 2 80 37 1 36 3 121 22 8 19 2 161 7 5 5 9 81 36 8 35 8 122 22 5 18 8 162 7 1 5 6 82 36 5 35 3 123 22 1 18 5 163 6 7 5 3 83 36 2 34 8 124 21 7 18 1 164 6 3 4 9 84 35...

Page 27: ...9 3 74 34 4 43 2 115 22 3 24 3 155 8 8 8 9 75 34 1 42 7 116 22 0 23 8 156 8 5 8 5 76 33 9 42 1 117 21 7 23 4 157 8 1 8 2 77 33 6 41 6 118 21 4 23 0 158 7 8 7 8 78 33 3 41 1 119 21 0 22 6 159 7 4 7 5 79 33 1 40 6 120 20 7 22 2 160 7 1 7 1 80 32 8 40 1 121 20 4 21 8 161 6 7 6 7 81 32 5 39 6 122 20 0 21 4 162 6 4 6 4 82 32 3 39 1 123 19 7 21 0 163 6 0 6 0 83 32 0 38 6 124 19 4 20 6 164 5 6 5 7 84 31 ...

Page 28: ...ower 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 n...

Page 29: ...ent If your tool is not aligned properly perform the following 1 Miter angle Push the carriage toward the guide fence and tighten the clamp screw on the turn base 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...

Page 30: ...e of the arm two or three revolutions counterclockwise to tilt the blade to the right 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 adjust ing bolt clockwise Then tighten the lever securely 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...

Page 31: ...r caps After replacing brushes insert the battery cartridge into the tool and break in brushes by running tool with no load for about 1 minute Then check the tool while running and elec tric brake operation when releasing the switch trigger If elec tric 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 ...

Page 32: ...nt 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 Socket wrench 10 Holder set Holder assembly Holder rod assembly Set plate Dust bag Triangular rule Lock off button 2 pcs Various type of Makita genuine batteries and chargers Miter saw blades For...

Page 33: ...33 Fold Cut Stamp Timbre Makita Canada Inc 1950 Forbes Street Whitby Ontario L1N 7B7 ...

Page 34: ...e Paste Paste Paste Paste Paste 1 This product was purchased from Industrial Supply Other Tool Distributor Hardware lumber Store 2 Use of the product is intended for 5 Any comments Home maintenance Other Industrial maintenance Construction trade 3 How did you first learn of Makita Power Tools Catalog Other From dealer Magazine Newspaper Store display 4 Most favored points are Makita Brand Power Fe...

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Page 36: ...r the Makita tools No dealer or his agent or employee is authorized to extend or enlarge upon this warranty by any verbal or written statement or advertisement MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE AFTER THE ONE YEAR TERM OF THIS WARRANTY This Warranty gives you specific rights The provisions contain...

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