Makita LS1013 Instruction Manual page 12

Positioning kerf board (Fig. 9 & 10)
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, unplug the tool. Loosen all the 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 by
hand. Loosen the knob which secures the slide poles.
Pull the carriage toward you fully and lower the handle.
Adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards just contact
the side of blade teeth slightly. Tighten the front screws
(do not tighten firmly). Push the carriage toward the
guide fence fully and adjust the kerf boards so that the
kerf boards just contact the sides of blade teeth slightly.
Tighten the rear screws (do not tighten firmly). After
adjusting the kerf boards, raise the handle. Then tighten
all the screws securely.
CAUTION:
After changing the bevel angle, always readjust the kerf
boards as described above.
Maintaining maximum cutting capacity
(Fig. 11 & 12)
Unplug the tool before any adjustment is attempted. This
tool is factory adjusted to provide the max. cutting capac-
ity for a 255 mm saw blade. When the diameter of the
blade has been reduced due to sharpening, adjust the
lower limit position of the blade as follows:
Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and lower
the handle completely. Use the socket wrench to turn the
adjusting bolt until the periphery of the blade extends
slightly below the top surface of the turn base at the point
where the front face of the guide fence meets the top sur-
face of the turn base. With the tool unplugged, rotate the
blade by hand while holding the handle all the way down
to be sure that the blade does not contact any part of the
lower base. Re-adjust slightly, if necessary.
CAUTION:
After installing a new blade, always be sure that the blade
does not contact any part of the lower base when the
handle is lowered completely. Always do this with the tool
unplugged.
Positioning for adjusting the miter angle (Fig. 13)
Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the
turn base while pressing down the lock pin. When you
have moved the grip to the position where the pointer
indicates the desired angle on the miter scale, securely
tighten the grip clockwise.
CAUTION:
• When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the handle
fully.
• After changing the miter angle, always secure the turn
base by tightening the grip firmly.
Positioning for adjusting the bevel angle
(Fig. 14 & 15)
The saw blade tilts up to 45° to the left and right. To
adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of the
tool. Unlock the arm by pushing the handle rather firmly
in the direction that you intend to tilt the saw blade. Tilt
the saw blade until the pointer points to the desired angle
on the bevel scale. Tighten the lever to secure the arm.
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CAUTION:
• When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the handle
fully.
• After changing the bevel angle, always secure the arm
by tightening the lever.
• When changing bevel angles, be sure to position the
kerf boards appropriately as explained in the "Position-
ing kerf boards" section.
Sub-fence (Fig. 16 & 17)
This tool is equipped with the sub-fence which should
ordinarily be positioned as shown in Fig. 16. However,
when performing left bevel cuts, set it to the left position
as shown in Fig. 17.
Sub-fence (R) (Fig. 18)
The sub-fence R should ordinarily be installed on the
right side of the guide fence. Insert the rods of the sub-
fence R into the holes in the guide fence. Tighten the
screws to secure the sub-fence R.
CAUTION:
When performing right bevel cuts, never use the sub-
fence R. It will contact the blade or some part of the tool,
causing a serious injury to operator.
Securing workpiece
WARNING:
It is extremely important to always secure the workpiece
properly and tightly with the vise. Failure to do so can
cause the tool to be damaged and/or the workpiece to 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.
1. Vertical vise (Fig. 19)
The vertical vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the guide fence or the
base. Insert the vise rod into the hole in the guide
fence or the base and tighten the screw on the back
of the guide fence to secure the vise rod. Position
the vise arm according to the thickness and shape of
the workpiece and secure the vise arm by tightening
the clamp screw. If the screw to secure the vise arm
contacts the guide fence, install the vertical vise on
the base, using the hole in the base. Make sure that
no part of the tool contacts the vise when lowering
the handle fully or when pulling or pushing the car-
riage.
CAUTION:
The workpiece must be secured firmly against the
turn base and guide fence with the vise during all
operations.
If some parts contacts the vise, re-position the vise
arm. Press the workpiece flat against the guide
fence and the turn base. Position the workpiece at
the desired cutting position and secure it firmly by
tightening the clamp screw of the vise.
CAUTION:
When cutting long workpieces, use supports that are
as high as the top surface level of the turn base.
(Fig. 20)