Makita BLS712 User Manual

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Compound Miter Saw
Miter and Bevel Angle Settings
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45˚
45˚
Ceiling
Wall
Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 45 degrees
Wall Angle
(deg.)
Bevel Angle
(deg.)
Miter Angle
(deg.)
Wall Angle
(deg.)
Bevel Angle
(deg.)
Miter Angle
(deg.)
Wall Angle
(deg.)
Bevel Angle
(deg.)
Miter Angle
(deg.)
60
37.8 50.8 101 26.7 30.2 141 13.7 14.1
61 37.5 50.2 102 26.4 29.8 142 13.3 13.7
62 37.3 49.6 103 26.1 29.4 143 13.0 13.3
63 37.1 49.1 104 25.8 28.9 144 12.6 12.9
64 36.8 48.5 105 25.5 28.5 145 12.3 12.6
65 36.6 48.0 106 25.2 28.1 146 11.9 12.2
66 36.4 47.4 107 24.9 27.6 147 11.6 11.8
67 36.1 46.9 108 24.6 27.2 148 11.2 11.5
68 35.9 46.4 109 24.2 26.8 149 10.9 11.1
69 35.6 45.8 110 23.9 26.3 150 10.5 10.7
70 35.4 45.3 111 23.6 25.9 151 10.2 10.4
71 35.1 44.8 112 23.3 25.5 152 9.8 10.0
72 34.9 44.2 113 23.0 25.1 153 9.5 9.6
73 34.6 43.7 114 22.7 24.7 154 9.2 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 31.7 38.1 125 19.1 20.2 165 5.3 5.3
85 31.4 37.7 126 18.7 19.8 166 4.9 5.0
86 31.1 37.2 127 18.4 19.4 167 4.6 4.6
87 30.9 36.7 128 18.1 19.0 168 4.2 4.3
88 30.6 36.2 129 17.7 18.6 169 3.9 3.9
89 30.3 35.7 130 17.4 18.2 170 3.5 3.5
90
30.0 35.3 131 17.1 17.9 171 3.2 3.2
91 29.7 34.8 132 16.7 17.5 172 2.8 2.8
92 29.4 34.3 133 16.4 17.1 173 2.5 2.5
93 29.1 33.9 134 16.0 16.7 174 2.1 2.1
94 28.8 33.4 135 15.7 16.3 175 1.8 1.8
95 28.5 32.9 136 15.4 15.9 176 1.4 1.4
96 28.2 32.5 137 15.0 15.6 177 1.1 1.1
97 27.9 32.0 138 14.7 15.2 178 0.7 7.0
98 27.6 31.6 139 14.3 14.8 179 0.4 0.4
99 27.3 31.1 140 14.0 14.4 180 0.0 0.0
100 27.0 30.7

Makita BLS712 Specifications

General

Brand	Makita
Model	BLS712
Category	Cordless Saw
Language	English

Summary

Specifications

General Safety Precautions

Know Your Power Tool

Read manual for applications, limitations, and hazards.

Keep Guards in Place

Ensure guards are in place and working order for safety.

Wear Proper Apparel & Safety Glasses

Avoid loose clothing; wear safety glasses and appropriate footwear.

Reduce Risk of Unintentional Starting

Ensure the switch is in the OFF position before inserting the battery.

Additional Safety Rules

Keep Hands Out of Saw Blade Path

Avoid contact with the saw blade, even when coasting.

Secure Workpiece Firmly

Always secure the workpiece against the base and fence.

Stop Tool Before Adjustments

Turn off the tool and wait for the blade to stop before making adjustments.

Important Safety Instructions for Charger & Battery Cartridge

Charge Makita Batteries Only

Use only Makita rechargeable batteries marked on the charger label.

Replace Damaged Charger Cord

Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug.

Do Not Disassemble Charger/Battery

Do not disassemble; seek qualified service for repairs.

Additional Safety Rules for Charger & Battery Cartridge

Charge Battery Within Temperature Range

Charge between 10°C (50°F) and 40°C (104°F).

Prevent Battery Cartridge Short Circuit

Avoid conductive materials touching terminals or storing with metal objects.

Symbols

Installation

Bench Mounting

Securely bolt the tool to a level and stable surface.

Installing or Removing Battery Cartridge

Learn the correct procedure for inserting and removing the battery.

Charging

Plug in Charger

Connect the battery charger to an AC voltage source.

Insert Battery Cartridge

Insert the battery cartridge into the charger until it clicks.

Cooling System

Charger has a cooling fan for battery performance and safety.

Conditioning Charge

Extends battery life by automatically searching optimum charging conditions.

Blade Guard

Positioning Kerf Board

Maintaining Maximum Cutting Capacity

Stopper Arm

Adjusting the Miter Angle

Adjusting the Bevel Angle

Switch Action

Electric Brake

Assembly

Socket Wrench Storage

Installing or Removing Saw Blade

Dust Bag

Securing Workpiece

Vertical Vise

Horizontal Vise (Optional Accessory)

Holders and Holder Assembly (Optional Accessories)

Operation

Press Cutting (Cutting Small Workpieces)

Slide (Push) Cutting (Cutting Wide Workpieces)

Bevel Cut

Compound Cutting

Cutting Crown and Cove Moldings

Measuring

Measure and adjust workpiece for accurate angle cuts.

Miter and Bevel Angle Settings

Cutting Repetitive Lengths

Groove Cutting

Carrying Tool

Maintenance

Miter Angle Adjustment

Align the turn base and pointer to the 0° miter scale.

Bevel Angle Adjustment

Adjust the 0° and 45° bevel angles using adjusting bolts.

Replacing Carbon Brushes

Accessories

Carbide-Tipped Saw Blades

Blades for smooth and precise cutting in various materials.

Factory Service Centres

Makita Limited One Year Warranty