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Makita LS711D Instruction Manual
Summary of LS711D
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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. W w w . M a k i t a t o o l s . C o m cordless slide compound saw equipped with electric blade brake 190 mm (7-1/2”) model ls711d.
Page 2: Specifications
2 specifications blade diameter : ......................................................................................... 190 mm (7-1/2”) hole (arbor) diameter : ............................................................................... 15.88 mm (5/8”) max. Miter angle : ........................
Page 3
3 (for all toois) 1. Know your power tool. Read the owner’s manual carefully. Learn the tool’s applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to it. 2. Keep guards in place and in working order. 3. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form habit of checking to see th...
Page 4: Additional Safety Rules
4 additional safety rules usb033-2 do not let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to slide compound saw safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury. 1. Wear eye protection. 2. Keep hands out of...
Page 5: Save These Instructions
5 19. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from the workpiece before operation. 20. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the switch is turned on. 21. Be sure that the blade does not contact the turn base in the lowest position. 22. Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the sa...
Page 6: Charger & Battery Cartridge
6 important safety instructions for charger & battery cartridge usc001-3 1. Save these instructions - this man- ual contains important safety and operat- ing instructions for battery charger. 2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) b...
Page 7: Battery Cartridge
7 additional safety rules for charger & battery cartridge 1. Do not charge battery cartridge when temperature is below 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 charge...
Page 8: Installation
8 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 lower- ing the handle slightly and pulling the stopper pin. This tool should be bolted with two bolts to a level and stable surface using the bolt holes...
Page 9: Charging
9 charging 1. Plug the battery charger into the proper ac voltage source. The charging light will flash in green color. 2. Insert the battery cartridge so that the plus and minus terminals on the battery cartridge are on the same sides as their respective markings on the charger. Insert the cartridg...
Page 10: Blade Guard
10 if you leave the battery cartridge in the charger to prevent spontaneous discharging after full charge, the charger will switch into its “trickle charge (maintenance charge)” mode and keep the battery cartridge fresh and fully charged. Tips for maintaining maximum battery life 1. Charge the batte...
Page 11: Positioning Kerf Board
11 if the blade guard is especially dirty and vision through the guard is impaired, use the supplied socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover. Loosen the hex bolt by turning it counterclockwise and raise the blade guard and center cover. With the blade guard so positioned, clean...
Page 12: Stopper Arm
12 maintaining maximum cutting capacity this tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum cutting capacity for a 190 mm (7 - 1/2”) saw blade. When installing a new blade, always check the lower limit position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as follows: first, remove the battery cartridge...
Page 13: Adjusting The Miter Angle
13 adjusting the miter angle loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the turn base while pressing down the lock lever. When you have moved the grip to the position where the pointer points to the desired angle on the miter scale, securely tighten the grip clockwise. Caution: • when turning...
Page 14: Electric Brake
14 • do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing in the lock-off button. This can cause switch breakage. To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, press in the lock- off button and pull the switch trigger. Release the swi...
Page 15
15 installing or removing saw blade caution: • always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before installing or removing the blade. • use only the makita socket wrench provided to install or remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in overtightening or insu...
Page 16: Dust Bag
16 to install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle, mak- ing sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on the blade case. Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-handed) se...
Page 17: Vertical Vise
17 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 surface level of the turn base. Do not rely solely on the vertical ...
Page 18: Holders and Holder Assembly
18 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 w...
Page 19: Operation
19 operation caution: • before use, be sure to release the handle from the lowered position by pulling the stopper 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 ...
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20 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 bl...
Page 21
21 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 ...
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22 there are two common types of crown moldings and one type of cove moldings; 52/38 ° wall angle crown molding, 45 ° wall angle crown molding and 45° wall angle cove molding. See illustrations. There are crown and cove molding joints which are made to fit “inside” 90 ° corners ((1) and (2) in fig. ...
Page 23
23 example: in the case of cutting 52/38 ° type crown molding for position (1) in fig. A: • tilt and secure bevel angle setting to 33.9 ° left. • adjust and secure miter angle setting to 31.6 ° right. • lay crown molding with its broad back (hidden) surface down on the turn base with its ceiling con...
Page 24: Compound Miter Saw
24 en0002-1 compound miter saw miter and bevel angle settings 000031 52˚ 38˚ ceiling w all wall to crown molding angle: 52/38 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....
Page 25: Compound Miter Saw
25 en0003-1 compound miter saw miter and bevel angle settings 000032 45˚ 45˚ ceiling w all 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.) 6...
Page 26: Carrying Tool
26 7. Cutting repetitive lengths when cutting several pieces of stock to the same length, ranging from 220 mm (8 - 5/8”) to 385 mm (15 - 1/8”), use of the set plate (optional accessory) will facilitate more efficient operation. Install the set plate on the holder (optional accessory) as shown in the...
Page 27: Maintenance
27 carry the tool by carrying grip as shown in the figure. If you remove the holders, dust bag, etc., you can carry the tool more easily. Caution: • always secure all moving portions before carrying the tool. • stopper pin is for carrying and storage purposes only and not for any cutting operations....
Page 28
28 make sure that the pointer points to 0 ° on the miter scale. If the pointer does not point to 0 °, loosen the screw which secures the pointer and adjust the pointer so that it will point to 0 °. 2. Bevel angle (1) 0 ° bevel angle push the carriage toward the guide fence and tighten the clamp scre...
Page 29: Replacing Carbon Brushes
29 (2) 45 ° bevel angle adjust the 45 ° bevel angle only after performing 0° bevel angle adjustment. To adjust left 45 ° bevel angle, loosen the lever and tilt the blade to the left fully. Make sure that the pointer on the arm points to 45 ° on the bevel scale on the arm holder. If the pointer does ...
Page 30: Recycling The Battery
30 en0001-1 recycling the battery the only way to dispose of a makita battery is to recycle it. The law prohibits any other method of disposal. To recycle the battery: 1. Remove the battery from the tool. 2. A) take the battery to your nearest makita factory ser- vice center or b) take the battery t...
Page 31: Accessories
31 accessories caution: • these accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose. If you need any assis...
Page 32: Memo
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Page 33: Makita U.S.A., Inc.
33 first-class postage required post office will not deliver without proper postage. Makita u.S.A., inc. 14930 northam street la mirada, ca 90638-5753 fold cut.
Page 34: Mail This Portion
34 1. This product was purchased from: home center hardware/lumber store tool distributor industrial supply construction supply other ( ) 3. How did you learn about this product: magazine from dealer newspaper store display catalog radio exhibition from friend previous usage other ( ) 2. Use of the ...
Page 35: Factory Service Centers
35 factory service centers 1-800-4-makita retain this portion for your records arizona 3707 e. Broadway rd., ste. 6 phoenix, az 85040 (602) 437-2850 california 41850 christy st. Fremont, ca 94538-5107 (510) 657-9881 14930 northam st. La mirada, ca 90638-5753 (714) 522-8088 1970 fulton avenue sacrame...
Page 36: Warning
Warning some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline ...