Makita BLS820 manuale d’uso

INSTR UCTION MANU AL W ARNING: F or your personal saf ety , READ and UNDERST AND bef ore using. SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Cor dless Compound Miter Sa w Equipped with Electric Blade Brake 216 mm (8-1/2”) MODEL BLS820 001764[...]

2 SPECIFICATIONS Blade diameter ........................................................................................... 216 mm (8-1/2”) Hole (arbor) diameter ................................................................................. 15.88 mm (5/8”) Max. Miter angle .....................................................................[...]

3 For Y our Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Bef ore Operating T ool Save it f or future reference GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS USA005-1 (F or All T OOIS ) 1. KNO W Y OUR PO WER 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 GU ARDS IN[...]

4 18. NEVER ST AND ON T OOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted. 19. CHECK D AMAGED P AR TS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully chec ked to determine that it will operate properl y and perform its intended function - chec k for a[...]

5 14. Make sure that the turn base is properl y secured so it will not move during opera- tion. Use the holes in the base to fasten the saw to a stable w ork platform or bench. NEVER use tool where operator positioning would be a wkward. 15. For your saf ety , remove the c hips, small pieces, etc. from the tab le top before oper- ation. 16. A void [...]

6 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS FOR CHARGER & B A TTER Y CARTRIDGE USC002-3 1. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS- This man- ual contains important safety and operat- ing instructions for battery charger . 2. Before using battery char g er , read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger , (2) battery , and (3) product using batt[...]

7 ADDITIONAL SAFETY R ULES FOR CHARGER & B A TTER Y CARTRIDGE 1. Do not charge Battery Cartridge when temperature is BELO W 10°C (50°F) or ABO VE 40°C (104°F). 2. Do not attempt to use a step-up trans- former , an engine g enerator or DC power receptacle. 3. Do not allow an ything to cover or clog the charger vents. 4. Do not short the batt[...]

8 INST ALLA TION Installing auxiliary plate Installing the auxiliar y plate using the notch in the tool ’ s base and secure it by tightening the he x bolt. Bench mounting When the tool is shipped, the handle is lock ed in the lowered position by the stopper pin. Release the stopper pin b y lower- ing the handle slightly and pulling the stopper pi[...]

9 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CA UTION: • Alwa ys be sure that the tool is switched off and the batter y cartr idge is remov ed bef ore adjusting or checking function on the tool. Installing or removing battery cartridge • Alwa ys switch off the tool bef ore inser tion or remov al of the batter y cartr idge. • T o remove the battery car tr idge , [...]

10 5. If you lea ve the battery car tridge in the charger after the charging cycle is complete, the charger will s witch into its “ trickle charge (maintenance charge) ” mode which will last appro ximately 24 hours. 6. After charging, unplug the charger from the power source. NO TE: • The batter y charger is f or charging Makita batter y car [...]

11 • Check the sound of cooling f an, vent on the charger and batter y , which can be sometime clogged with dust. • The cooling system is in order although no sound of cooling fa n comes out, if the yellow w ar ning light will not flash. • Alwa ys keep clean the v ent on charger and batter y f or cooling. • The products should be sent to re[...]

12 Blade guard When lowering the handle, the b lade guard rises automati- cally . The guard is spring loaded so it retur ns to its original position when the cut is completed and the handle is raised. NEVER DEFEA T OR REMOVE THE BLADE GU ARD OR THE SPRING WHICH A TT A CHES T O THE GUARD . In the interest of your personal saf ety , alwa ys maintain [...]

13 P ositioning kerf board This tool is provided with the k erf boards in the tur n base to minimize tearing on the e xit side of a cut. The kerf boards are f actor y adjusted so that the saw b lade does not contact the kerf boards . Before use , adjust the kerf boards as fo llows: First, remov e the batter y car tridge. Loosen all the scre ws (2 e[...]

14 Adjusting the miter angle Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. T ur n the turn base while pressing down the loc k lev er . When you hav e mov ed the grip to the position where the pointer points to the desired angle on the miter scale, securely tighten the grip clockwise . CA UTION: • When turning the tur n base, be sure to raise the h[...]

15 • Do not pull the s witch tr igger hard without pressing in the lock-off b utton. This can cause switch breakage . T o prev ent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off b utton is provided. T o star t the tool, press in the lock- off button and pull the s witch trigger . Release the switch trig- ger to stop . W ARNING: •[...]

16 Socket wrenc h storage The sock et wrench is stored as shown in the figure. When using the sock et wrench, pull it out of the wrench holder . After using the sock et wrench, retur n it to the wrench holder . Installing or removing sa w blade CA UTION: • Alwa ys be sure that the tool is switched off and the batter y cartr idge is remov ed bef o[...]

17 Press the shaft lock to loc k the spindle and use the socket wrench to loosen the he x bolt clockwise. Then remo ve the he x bolt, outer flange and blade. T o install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle , mak- ing sure that the direction of the arrow on the surf ace of the blade matches the direction of the arro w on the blade case. I[...]

18 Dust bag The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean and dust collection easy . T o attach the dust bag, fit it onto the dust nozzle. When the dust bag is about half full, remov e the dust bag from the tool and pull the f astener out. Empty the dust bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to remo ve par ticles adher- ing to the [...]

19 V ertical vise The vertical vise can be installed in two positions on either the left or right side of the guide fence or the holder assemb ly (optional accessor y). Insert the vise rod into the hole in the guide f ence or the holder assembly and tighten the screw to secure the vise rod. P osition the vise arm according to the thickness and shap[...]

20 CA UTION: • Grip the workpiece only when the projection is at the topmost position. F ailure to do so may result in insufficient securing of the workpiece. This could cause the workpiece to be thrown, cause damage to the b lade or cause the loss of control, which can result in PERSONAL INJUR Y . Holders and holder assembl y (optional accessori[...]

21 • Gently press down the handle to perf or m the cut. If the handle is pressed down with f orce or if lateral fo rce is applied, the blade will vibr ate and leave a mark (saw mark) in the workpiece and the precision of the cut will be impaired. 1. Press cutting Secure the workpiece with the vise. Switch on the tool without the blade making an y[...]

22 • When pressing the handle down, apply pressure parallel to the blade . If the pressure is not parallel to the blade during a cut, the angle of the blade might be shifted and the precision of the cut will be impaired. 4. Compound cutting Compound cutting is the process in which a be vel angle is made at the same time in which a miter angle is [...]

23 There are crown and co ve molding joints which are made to fit “ Inside ” 90 ° corners ((1) and (2) in Fig. A) and “ Outside ” 90 ° corners ((3) and (4) in Fig. A). Measuring Measure the wall length and adjust workpiece on tab le to cut wall contact edge to desired length. Alw ays make sure that cut workpiece length at the bac k of the[...]

24 Example: In the case of cutting 52/38 ° type crown molding f or position (1) in Fig. A: • Tilt and secure be vel angle setting to 33.9 ° LEFT . • Adjust and secure miter angle setting to 31.6 ° RIGHT . • La y crown molding with its broad back (hidden) surf ace down on the tur n base with its CEILING CONT ACT EDGE against the guide f enc[...]

25 EN0002-1 Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings 000031 52 ˚ 38 ˚ Ceiling W all W all to Crown Molding Angle: 52/38 degrees W all Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) W all Angle (deg.) Bevel An gle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) W all Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) 60 43.0 46.8 101 30.1 26.9 141 15.3 12.[...]

26 EN0003-1 Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings 000032 45 ˚ 45 ˚ Ceiling W all W all to Crown Molding Angle: 45 degrees W all Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) W all Angle (deg.) Bevel An gle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) W all Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) 60 37.8 50.8 101 26.7 30.2 141 13.7 14.1 6[...]

27 6. Cutting repetitive lengths When cutting se veral pieces of stoc k to the same length, ranging from 220 mm (8-5/8 ” ) to 365 mm (14-3/8 ” ), use of the set plate (optional accessor y) will f acilitate more efficient operation. Install the set plate on the holder (optional accessor y) as sho wn in the figure. Align the cutting line on your [...]

28 W ARNING: • Alwa ys be sure that the blade is sharp and clean for the best and saf est performance. Adjusting the cutting angle This tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the fa ctor y , but rough handling ma y have aff ected the alignment. If your tool is not aligned properly , perform the follo wing: 1. Miter angle Loosen the grip which [...]

29 2. Bevel angle (1) 0 ° be vel angle Lower the handle fully and loc k it in the lowered position by pushing in the stopper pin. Loosen the le ver at the rear of the tool. Tu r n t h e 0 ° bev el angle adjusting bolt (lower bolt) on the right side of the ar m two or three re volutions counterclockwise to tilt the b lade to the ri ght. Carefully [...]

30 Replacing carbon brushes Remov e and check the carbon brushes regularly . Replace when they we ar down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time. Use only iden- tical carbon brushes. Use a screwdriv er to remove the brush holder caps. T ake out the wo[...]

31 AC C E S S O R I E S CA UTION: • These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this man ual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injur y to persons. Only use accessory or attachment f or its stated pur pose. If you need an y assistance for more details regarding [...]

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33 Fold Cut Stamp Timbre Makita Canada Inc. 1950 Forbes Street, Whitb y , Ontario L1N 7B7[...]

34 Y our answer s to the following questions are appreciated. Date Purchased Model No . Serial No. Initial Last Name Street Address City Province AGE: Male Female Married Single Month Day Y ear 20 Under 19 20-29 30-39 40-49 Over 50 P aste Paste P aste Paste P aste P aste Paste P aste P aste Paste P aste Paste P aste P aste P aste Paste P aste Paste[...]

35 F actory Ser vice Centres For the authorized service centre nearest you please refer to the local yellow pages directory under “ tools ” or con- tact our customer service department (Tel) 1-800-263-3734 When you need service... • Explain the problem in a letter • Enclose the letter with the tool • Package carefully and send prepaid to [...]

Warranty Policy Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita ’ s[...]