Makita LS0714N Instruction Manual page 18

CAUTION:
Be sure to return the stopper arm to the original
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position when performing other than groove
cutting.
Carrying tool
Fig.46
Fig.47
Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade at
0° bevel angle and the turn base at the full right miter
angle position. Secure the slide poles so that the lower
slide pole is locked in the position of the carriage fully
pulled to operator and the upper poles are locked in the
position of the carriage fully pushed forward to the guide
fence. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper pin.
Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base 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
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the tool.
Stopper pin is for carrying and storage purposes
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only and not for any cutting operations.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
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like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
WARNING:
Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean for
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the best and safest performance.
Adjusting the cutting angle
This tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory,
but rough handling may have affected the alignment. If
your tool is not aligned properly, perform the following:
1. Miter angle
Push the carriage toward the guide fence and
tighten two clamp screws to secure the carriage.
Loosen the grip which secures the turn base. Turn
the turn base so that the pointer points to 0° on the
miter scale. Then turn the turn base slightly
clockwise and counterclockwise to seat the turn
base in the 0° miter notch. (Leave as it is if the
pointer does not point to 0°.)
Fig.48
Loosen the hex socket bolt securing the guide
fence using the hex wrench.
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper 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 socket bolt on the guide
fence in order starting from the right side.
Fig.49
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°.
Fig.50
2. Bevel angle
(1) 0° bevel angle
Push the carriage toward the guide fence
and tighten two clamp screws to secure the
carriage. Lower the handle fully and lock it in
the lowered position by pushing in the
stopper pin. Loosen the lever at the rear of
the tool.
Turn the 0° bevel angle adjusting bolt (lower
bolt) on the right side of the arm two or three
revolutions counterclockwise to tilt the blade
to the right.
Fig.51
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.
Fig.52
Make sure that the pointer on the arm point 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°.
Fig.53
(2) 45° bevel angle
Fig.54
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 not point to 45°, turn the 45°
bevel angle adjusting bolt (upper bolt) on the
right side of the arm until the pointer points to
45°.
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