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Question posted by smithjran on December 26th, 2016

Guard Binds When Lowering Blade

The blade is very hard to lower for the first couple of inches, then it suddenly makes a click noise, jerks just a bit, and moves smoothly the rest of the way down. If I hold the guard up the arm does not bind at all when you lower the blade.

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on December 26th, 2016 9:29 PM
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Hello refer here for instructions on adjusting blades: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/587511/Makita-Ls0714.html?page=20

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Owners Manual - Page 2

..., or by removing starter keys. 2 MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with the following thickness is... a wood facing 10 mm (3/8") thick. ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Models...LS0714 / LS0714FL Blade diameter...190 mm (7-1/2") Hole (arbor) diameter...15.88 mm...tool's applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to rain. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in diameter. Don't use tool...
Owners Manual - Page 3

...blade is damaged should be carefully checked to a complete stop. 22. An undersized cord will do a job for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts. DON'T FORCE TOOL... vise to hold work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of injury to the tool. It's safer...the tool can result in doubt, use depending on the nameplate of cord in loss of the tool, a guard or...
Owners Manual - Page 4

... proper closing before operation. Never reach around saw blade. Always secure all nails from the table top before changing blade or servicing. 8. Make sure the blade is turned on . 3. NEVER use the tool in the base to fasten the saw moves up and stopping. 22. It can result. Check blade guard for kickback. The workpiece must be lulled...
Owners Manual - Page 5

...way that it returns to its original position when the cut is completed and the handle is complete, 5 Some material contains chemicals which may cause serious personal injury. Blade guard 1 1 This tool...Blade guard 002252 1. NEVER USE THE TOOL IF THE BLADE GUARD OR SPRING ARE DAMAGED, FAULTY OR REMOVED. Loosen the hex bolt by the stopper pin. Release the stopper pin by lowering ...
Owners Manual - Page 6

... so that the kerf boards just contact the sides of the lower base when the handle is provided with the tool unplugged. 6 Tighten the front screws (do not tighten firmly). Blade guard 1 and raise the handle. Straight cut 5. Tighten the rear screws (do not tighten firmly). Do not remove spring holding the handle all the screws...
Owners Manual - Page 7

...at the desired position when lowering the handle fully. Stopper arm 1 003928 1 1. Stopper arm 003931 1. Adjust the adjusting screw so that it , move the stopper arm in the direction of the blade can be sure to ...tool counterclockwise. To tilt the blade to the right, push the release button at the rear of the tool while tilting the blade slightly to the left to tilt the saw blade...
Owners Manual - Page 8

...tool to shift an area of lamp. Do not wash the light in water or use tool without a fully operative switch trigger. Move...tool, press in a rain or a wet area. Light 1 2. NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING BLADE GUARD. Press the lower position (O) to turn on the light and the lower...switch trigger hard without pressing in the lock-off button 2. Lock-off button. Any tool with ...
Owners Manual - Page 9

...tool is dim and almost or entirely invisible because of the blade according to install or remove the blade...it goes. 3. terclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center cover. 003934 1. Hex bolt...holding the center cover by work, relocate the work on the right side of workpiece • Shift the laser line to the left side of workpiece • Shift the laser line to the right of the blade...
Owners Manual - Page 10

... 001771 1. Saw blade 4. Release the handle from the tool and pull the fastener out. Lower the handle to make sure that are as...blade guard moves properly. Support 2. Outer flange 1 2 2. Arrow Return the blade guard and center cover to its entire length to always secure the workpiece properly and tightly with the vise. Make sure shaft lock has released spindle before making...
Owners Manual - Page 11

... INJURY. It consists of the tool contacts the vise when lowering the handle fully and pulling or...arm according to the blade or cause the loss of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by pulling the stopper pin. • Make sure the blade... again gently clockwise. Push down handle with the vise during all the way. Vise arm 1 2. Projection 3. Holder 2. bly 1 2 The holders and the...
Owners Manual - Page 12

... fully lowered position to cut in the following way. Possible serious PERSONAL INJURY may cause serious injury. 3. If you perform the slide cut without pulling the carriage fully or if you fully. Be sure to retighten the lever firmly to the previously covered "Adjusting the miter angle". 4. Switch on the tool without the blade making...
Owners Manual - Page 17

...the cutting line on previously. When the set plate out of the way. sory) 1 2. CAUTION: • Never attempt to "Stopper arm" section described on your workpiece with either the left or right ...moving, move the set plate (optional accessory) will be made by proceeding as follows: Adjust the lower limit position of the blade using the holes in the kerf board, and while holding ...
Owners Manual - Page 18

...of the blade with the face of the tool base as shown in the lowered position by holding both sides of the guide fence using the socket wrench. Carrying tool 003923 1. Secure the blade at 0°...scale 3. Miter angle CAUTION: • Be sure to return the stopper arm to 0°. 003942 1. Lower the handle fully and lock it will point to the original 1 2 position when ...
Owners Manual - Page 19

... to the laser beam emitting part or a short life of the arm until the pointer points to 0°. 005702 1. Turn the 0° bevel angle adjusting bolt (lower bolt) on the right side of the tool. Arm holder 3. 0 degree bevel angle adjusting bolt 4. Saw blade 2 3. To adjust left 45° bevel angle, loosen the lever and...
Owners Manual - Page 20

...tool is aligned with the laser line. Make sure that the cutting line on your bystanders. • Leave the fluorescent tube for accuracy . • Have the tool repaired by turning two screws with a vise or similar securing device. 3. Lower the blade by lowering the handle and just...in such a way that the tool is factory adjusted within 1 mm (0.04") from the side surface of the adjusting screw...
Owners Manual - Page 21

.... 003946 1 1. If electric brake is thoroughly inserted into the turn base. Keep the blade guard clean according to the directions in the holders. Lubricate the sliding portions with a damp, .... 005704 1. Screwdriver After replacing brushes, plug in the tool and break in this manual. Only use with your Makita tool specified in brushes by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers,...
Parts Breakdown - Page 3

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Parts Breakdown - Page 4

...LS0711Z 1 88 682503-2 CORD GUARD 8-90, 9005B 1 89 687063-9 STRAIN RELIEF, 4323K 1 90 265995-6 TAPPING SCREW 4X18, 4323K 2 91 151821-4 MOTOR HOUSING CPL., LS0711Z 1 92 416538-9 UPPER COVER, LS0711Z 1 93 911273-9 P.H. WASHER 10, LS0714 1 135 286236-7 CAP 16, LS1211 1 136 153463-0 ARM CPL., LS0714 1 137 324295-4 RELEASE PIN, LS0714 1 138 265381-1 HEX. SCREW...
Parts Breakdown - Page 5

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Flyer (English) - Page 2

...; for the most common miter cuts ■ Smooth easy slide system allows cross cuts up to the.... Master Carton Qty. 1 UPC Code 088381-05804-9 Model LS0714 Cutting Capacity Cuts Cross Miter Bevel Compound 0° 2-1/16"x11...57° (Right) 2-1/16"x6-3/8" Accessories ■ 7-1/2" 40T Carbide-Tipped Blade (A-90912) ■ Horizontal Vise (122567-9) ■ Repetitive Cut Set Plate ...

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