Adjusting The Miter Angle - Makita LS1216 Instruction Manual

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With the blade guard so positioned, cleaning can be
more completely and efficiently accomplished. When
cleaning is complete reverse procedure above and
secure bolt. Do not remove spring holding blade guard.
If guard becomes damaged through age or UV light
exposure, contact a Makita service center for a new
guard. DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD.
Positioning kerf board
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This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn
base to minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. 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:
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First, unplug the tool. Loosen all the screws (3 each on
left and right) securing the kerf boards. Re-tighten them
only to the extent that the kerf boards can still be easily
moved by hand. Lower the handle fully and push in the
stopper pin to lock the handle in the lowered position.
Loosen the locking screw counterclockwise which
secures the upper slide poles and also push forward the
lock lever which secures the lower slide poles. Pull the
carriage toward you fully. Adjust the kerf boards so that
the kerf boards just contact the sides of the blade teeth.
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. Tighten the rear screws (do not tighten
firmly).
After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stopper pin
and raise the handle. Then tighten all the screws securely.
NOTICE:
After setting the bevel angle ensure that the kerf
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boards are adjusted properly. Correct adjustment
of the kerf boards will help provide proper support
of the workpiece minimizing workpiece tear out.
Maintaining maximum cutting capacity
This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum
cutting capacity for a 305mm saw blade.
Unplug the tool before any adjustment is attempted.
When installing a new blade, always check the lower
limit position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as
follows:
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1. Adjusting bolt
2. Turn base
3. Stopper lever
4. Slide pipe
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First, unplug the tool. Lower the stopper lever to position
the saw blade as shown in the figure. 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
surface 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.
After adjustment, always return the stopper lever to the
original position by turning it counterclockwise.
WARNING:
After installing a new blade and with the tool
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unplugged, always be sure that the blade does
not contact any part of the lower base when
the handle is lowered completely. If a blade
makes contact with the base it may cause
kickback and result in serious personal injury.
Stopper arm
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The lower limit position of the blade can be easily
adjusted with the stopper arm. To adjust it, rotate the
stopper arm in the direction of the arrow as shown in the
figure. Adjust the adjusting screw so that the blade
stops at the desired position when lowering the handle
fully.

Adjusting the miter angle

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Push the grip so that the cams engages and turn it
clockwise until it stops. 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, turn the grip 90°
counterclockwise to lock the turn base.
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