ENGLISH (Original instructions) INSTRUCTION MANUAL Slide Compound Saw LS0714 LS0714F LS0714FL LS0714L 005515 DOUBLE INSULATION IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.
ENGLISH (Original instructions) SPECIFICATIONS Model LS0714/ LS0714F/ LS0714FL/LS0714L Blade diameter 190 mm Blade body thickness 1.3 mm - 2.0 mm Hole (arbor) diameter 20 mm Max. Miter angle Left 47° , Right 57° Max. Bevel angle Left 45°, Right 5° Max. Cutting capacities (H x W) with blade 190 mm in diameter.
ENE006-1 ENH003-13 For European countries only Intended use The tool is intended for accurate straight and miter cutting in wood. With appropriate saw blades, aluminum can also be sawed. EC Declaration of Conformity We Makita Corporation as the responsible manufacturer declare that the following Makita machine(s): Designation of Machine: Slide Compound Saw Model No.
. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Keep children away. Do not let visitors touch the tool or extension cord. All visitors should be kept away from work area. Store idle tools. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry, high or locked up place, out of reach of children. Do not force the tool. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended. Use the right tool. Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings. Unplug tool before changing blade or servicing. Always secure all moving portions before carrying the tool. Stopper pin which locks the cutter head down is for carrying and storage purposes only and not for any cutting operations. Do not use the tool in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 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. • WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Blade guard 1. Stopper pin For all countries other than European countries 1.
immediately. Check to assure spring loaded return action of guards. NEVER USE THE TOOL IF THE BLADE GUARDS 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.
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. • Adjusting the bevel angle 1. Lever 2. Release button 1 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. 2 Stopper arm 003930 1. Pointer 2. Bevel scale 3.
so that it is slightly above the level. Secure the lever with the screw firmly. center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage. NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function of lock-off button. • Switch action Lighting up the lamps 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.
LASER RADIATION, DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CLASS 2M LASER PRODUCT. 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. • 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.
Make sure shaft lock has released spindle before making cut. 1. Center cover 2. Hex socket bolt 3. Hex wrench 4. Safety cover 1 2 3 Dust bag (optional accessory) 1 1. Dust bag 2. Dust nozzle 3. Fastener 2 4 012586 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. 1 2 3 5 3 003937 The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean and dust collection easy.
1 Vertical vise 1. Cylinder part 2. Dust box 3. Sawdust 7 2 6 1 3 2 4 3 006792 5 1 002255 1. Cylinder part 2. Dust box 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.
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.
2. 4. Slide (push) cutting (cutting wide workpieces) Bevel cut 1. Two clamping screws which secure the slide pole 2. Holder assembly (optional accessory) 1. Holder assembly (optional accessory) 1 1 005526 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.
back of the workpiece 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).
See the figure concerning the dimensions for a suggested wood facing. Table (B) Molding Molding edge against position in guide fence Fig. A (1) For inside corner For outside corner (2) (3) (4) Finished piece Over 15mm (5/8") Wall contact edge should be Finished piece against guide fence. will be on the Right side of blade. Ceiling contact edge should be against guide fence. Finished piece will be on the Wall contact edge should be Left side of blade. against guide fence.
10. 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. Groove cutting 1 1.
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 2. Saw blade 3. Top surface of turn table 1 2 3 1. Triangular rule 001819 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°.
When adjusting the laser line appears on the right side of the saw blade Adjusting the position of laser line For model LS0714FL, LS0714L 1. Workpiece 2. Cutting line 3. Holder assembly (optional accessory) 1 1 1. Screw to change the movable range of the adjusting screw 2. Saw blade 3. Laser line 005701 1. Vertical vise 2. Holder assembly (optional accessory) 1 005528 For both adjustments, do as follows. 1. Make sure that the tool is unplugged. 2.
Replacing fluorescent tube 1. Lens for the laser light For model LS0714F, LS0714FL only 1 3 1. Pull out 2. Push 3. Lamp box 4. Screws 5. Fluorescent tube 2 1 4 1 5 005704 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.
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 Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
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