Cordless Slide Compound Saw Equipped with Electric Brake 190 mm (7-1/2”) MODEL BLS712SF I MODEL BLS712SFE With High Capacity Battery Charger 190 mm (7-1/2”) MODEL BLS712SH / MODEL BLS712SHE With High Capacity Battery Charger INSTRUCTION MANUAL
S PECIFICAT10N S Model BLS712 180 mm (7-1/8") Blade diameter ......................................................... Hole (arbor) diameter .............................................................................. Max. cutting capacities (H x W ) wirh blade '190 mm (7-1/2") in diameter 00 I (left and 450right) - 190 mm (7-1/2") 15.
USA005-1 For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Tool Save it for future reference GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (For All Tools) 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 t o it. 2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. 3.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking t o see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. 4.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off position before inserting battery. 17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner's manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury t o persons. 18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur i f the tool is tipped or i f the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted. 19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES US6033 1 1. Wear eye protection. 2. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid contact with any coasting blade. It can still cause severe injury. 3. Do not operate saw without guards in place. 4. Do not perform any operation freehand. The workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn base and guide fence with the vise during all operations. Never use your hand to secure the workpiece. 5. Never reach around saw blade. 6.
uscoo2-1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER & BATTERY CARTRIDGE I. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger. 2.Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, ( 2 ) battery, and (3)product using battery. 3.CAUTION - To reduce risk of injury, charge only MAKITA rechargeable batteries marked o n the charger label.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER & BATTERY CARTRIDGE uscoo2 1 1. Do not charge Battery Cartridge when temperature is BELOW 10°C (5OOF) or ABOVE 4OoC (104OF). 2. Do not attempt t o use a step-up transformer, an engine generator or DC power receptacle. 3.Do not allow anything t o cover or clog the charger vents. 4. A battery short can cause a large current flow, overheating, possible burns and even a breakdown. (1) Do not touch the terminals w i t h any conductive material.
Installing or removing battery cartridge *Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of the battery cartridge. *To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the tool while sliding the . Battery button on the side of the cartridge. cartridge *To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click.
Cooling system This charger is equipped with cooling fan for heated battery in order to enable the battery to prove its own performance. Sound of cooling air comes out during cooling, which means not trouble on the charger. Yellow light will flash for warning in the following cases. Trouble on cooling fan Incompletecool down of battery, such as, being clogged with dust The battery can be charged in spite of the yellow warning light. But the charging time will be longer than usual in this case.
If the charging light flashes alternately in green and red color, charging is not possible. The terminals on the charger or battery cartridge are clogged with dust or the battery cartridge is worn out or damaged. Trickle charge (Maintenance charge) If you leave the batten/ 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.
This tool should be bolted with two bolts to a level and stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool’s base. This will help prevent tipping and possible injury. 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 insufficient tightening of the hex bolt.
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt (left-handed) clockwise. Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade. I Socket wrench Hex bolt To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle, making sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on the blade case.
Safety cover When lowering the handle, the safety cover rises automatically. The cover returns to its original position when the cut is completed and the handle is raised. NEVER DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE SAFETY COVER. In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain the safety cover in good condition. Any irregular operation of the safety cover should be corrected immediately. NEVER USE THE TOOL WITH A FAULTY SAFETY ' cover COVER.
Positioning kerf board This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn base. The kerf boards are factory adjusted so that the saw blade does not contact the kerf boards. Before use, adjust the kerf boards as follows: First, remove the battery cartridge. Loosen the all screws (2 each on left and right) securing the kerf boards. Re-tighten them to the extent that the kerf boards can be easily moved bv hand. Lower the handle fully and push in the stopper pin to lock the handle in the lowered position.
Maintaining maximum cutting capacity This tool is factory adjusted to provide the max. cutting capacity for a 190 mm (7-1/2") saw blade. When using a saw blade other than 190 m m (7-1/2") saw blade, adjust the lower limit position of the blade as follows: First, remove the battery cartridge. Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and lower the handle completely.
Positioningfor adjusting the miter angle The turn base turns up to 47" to the left and 57" to the right. 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. I Miter scale Turn base Lock lever I CAUTION: *When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the handle fully.
1. Vertical vise I 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. (Note: When using the holder assembly, install it on the holder as shown in the figure.
3. Holders and holder assembly (optional accessories) The holders and the holder assembly can be installed on either side as a convenient means of supporting workpieces horizontally. Install them as shown in the figures below. Then tighten the screws firmly to secure the holders and the holder assembly. I I Screws Holder assembly I Holder Holder assembly When cutting long workpieces, use the holder-rod assembly (optional accessory). It consists of two holder assemblies and two rods 12.
Switch action CAUTION: Before inserting the battery cartridge into 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. 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.
2. Slide (push) cutting (cutting wide workpieces) *Workpieces up to 50 mm (2") high and 182 mm (7-1/8") wide can be cut in the following way. *Loosen the clamp screw so that the carriage can slide freely. Secure the workpiece with the vise. Pull the carriage toward you fully. Switch on the tool and wait until the blade attains full speed. Press down the handle and PUSH THE CARRIAGE TOWARD THE GUIDE FENCE TO CUT THE WORKPIECE.
CAUTION: *During a bevel cutting, it may create a condition whereby the piece cut off will come to rest against the side of the blade. If the blade IS raised while the blade is still rotating, this piece may be caught by the blade, causing fragments to be scattered around which is dangerous. The blade should be raised ONLY after the blade has come to a complete stop. *When pressing down the handle, apply pressure in parallel with the blade.
*There are crown and cove molding joints which are made to fit "Inside" 90" corners (0 and 0) in Fig. C) and "Outside" 90" corners (@ and @ in Fig. C). Inside cornel Inside corner I Outside corner I Fig. (Ct Molding position in Fig. (C) For inside corner For outside corner 0 0 0 - Miter angle Bevel angle 52/38O type 45O type 52/38' type 45O type Right 31.6' Right 35.3O Left Left ~ Left 33.9' Left 30° Right 31.6'' @I Molding position in Fig.
Ceiling Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings - 3 Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 52____ I 3 8 degrees 1 Wall Anole fi? I Bevel Annle 1 Angle Miter I I 42.5 I 45.7 I 41.1 69 70 71 I I 72 73 74 40.5 40.2 39.9 39.6 39.3 390 42.9 I I 41.9 41.3 40.8 40.3 39.8 39.2 1 Wall I Bevel I Miter I I 29 7 1- Wall 142 1 Bevel I Miter 1 14.9 I 12.0 I ;l:i 1 I ppTpT1 1110 111 I 28.0 24.5 i5’:; 23.7 24.1 23.3 22.9 26.9 26.5 1 25.8 22.2 24.7 21.
Ceiling Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings Wall to Crown Molding Angle: Wall 1 Bevel I Miter 45 degrees I I Wall Angle (deg.) 26.4 26.1 1051 1061 25.5 25.2 I I 1 Miter Angle (deg.) 144 13.0 12.6 13.3 12.9 148 149 11.2 10.9 11.5 11.1 29.4 I Bevel Angle (deg.) I 28.5 28.1 10.0 9.6 75 1- 76 77 I 34.1 1 33.9 33.6 I I* ) 42.7 I 42.1 41.6 I 32.8 I 1 116) 22.0 23.8 I 156) 157 1581 1591 1601 I 8.5 8.1 7.8 7.4 7.1 ) I I I I 8.5 8.2 7.8 7.5 7.
7. Cutting repetitive lengths I When cutting several pieces of stock to the same length, ranging from 220 m m (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 as shown in the figure. Align the cutting line on your workpiece with either the left or right side of the groove in the kerf board, and while holding the workpiece from moving, move the set plate flush against the Screw end of the workpiece.
Carrying tool Make sure that the battery cartridge is removed. Secure the blade at 0" bevel angle and the turn base at 57" miter angle to the right. Secure the slide poles after pulling the carriage toward you fully. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by pushing in the stopper pin. Carry the tool by the carrying grip as shown in the figure below. CAUTION: *Always secure all moving portions before carrying the tool.
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by pushing in the lock pin. Square the side of the blade with the face of the guide fence using a triangular rule, try square, etc. Then securely tighten the hex bolts on the guide fence in the order from right side. Triang ar rule Make sure that the pointer points to 0" on the miter scale. If the pointer does not point to O", loosen the screw which secures the pointer and adjust the pointer so that it will point to 0".
Carefully square the side of the blade with the top surface of the turn base using the triangular rule, try square, etc. by turning the 0" bevel angle adjusting bolt clockwise. Then tighten the lever securely. I Triangular rule I of turn blase Make sure that the pointer on the arm points 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".
Replacing carbon brushes Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear 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 identical carbon brushes. Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps.
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. The accessories or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner. Dust bag Part No. 122523-9 Holder set Part No. 192621-3 Socket wrench 10 Part No. 782223-9 Triangular rule Part No. 762001-3 Lock-off button Part No. 41 1478-6 Vertical vise (with screw) Part No.
Set plate Part No. 1224724 Vise assembly (horizontal vise) Part No. 122567-9 High Capacity Battery Charger Model DC24SA Holder assembly Part No. 192713-8 Ni-M H (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery 82417 Part No. 193128-2 Ni-M H (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery B2430 Part No.
MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 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, frelght prepaid, to one of Makita’s Factory or Authorized Service Centers.
