Makita LS1013 Instruction Manual page 10

Positioned 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, 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
the blade teeth slightly. Tighten the front
screws (do not tighten firmly). Push the car-
riage toward the guide fence fully and
adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf
boards just contact the sides of the 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.
Saw blade
,--Carbi d e tip
n
Kerf board
Left bevel cut Straight cut Right bevel cut
CAUTION:
After changing the bevel angle, always readjust the kerf boards as described above.
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