Makita DHS783 - Maintenance

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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
CAUTION: Clean out the upper and lower
guards to ensure there is no accumulated saw-
dust which may impede the operation of the lower
guarding system.Adirtyguardingsystemmaylimit
the proper operation which could result in serious
personalinjury.Themosteffectivewaytoaccomplish
this cleaning is with compressed air. If the dust is
being blown out of the guards, be sure the proper
eye and breathing protection is used.
CAUTION: After each use, wipe off the saw
dust on the tool.Finesawdustmaycomeinsidethe
toolandcausemalfunctionorare.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
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.
Adjusting 0°-cut or 45°-cut accuracy
Thisadjustmenthasbeenmadeatthefactory.Butifitis
off,youcanadjustitasthefollowingprocedure.
1. Loosen the clamping screws on the front and rear
of the tool so that the bevel angle can be changed. Set
thestopperto0°-45°bevelanglepositionifyouare
goingtoadjust45°-cutaccuracy.
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►1. Stopper
2. Make the base perpendicular or 45° to the circular
sawbladeusingatriangularrulebyturningtheadjust-
ingscrewwithahexwrench.Youcanalsouseasquare
ruletoadjust0°angle.
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1
►1. Triangular rule
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►1.Adjustingscrewfor0°angle2.Adjustingscrew
for 45° angle
3. Tighten the clamping screws and then make a test
cut to check if desired angle is obtained.
Adjusting the parallelism
CAUTION: Keep the parallelism accurate.
Otherwisethecircularsawblademaybiteintothe
guiderailandthedamagedguiderailmaycausean
injury.
Thisadjustmenthasbeenmadeatthefactory.Butifitis
off,youcanadjustitasthefollowingprocedure.
1. Set the tool to the maximum cutting depth.
2. Make sure all levers and screws are tightened.
3. Loosenthescrewsshowninthegure.