Carrying Tool; Maintenance; Adjusting The Cutting Angle - Makita MLS100 Instruction Manual

Carrying tool

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Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade
at 0° bevel angle and the turn base at left miter angle
fully. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper pin.
Carry the tool by carrying grip as shown in the figure. If
you remove the holders, dust bag, etc., you can carry
the tool more easily.
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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.
WARNING:
Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean
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for 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. Stopper pin
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1. Miter angle
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Loosen the grip which secures the turn base. Turn
the turn base so that the pointer points to 0° on the
miter scale. Tighten the grip and loosen the hex
bolts securing the guide fence using the wrench. If
the pointer does not point to 0° on the miter scale,
loosen the screw which secures the pointer and
move and secure the pointer plate so that the
pointer points to 0° on the miter scale.
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 bolts on the guide fence in
the order from the right side.
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2. Bevel angle
(1) 0° bevel angle
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Lower the handle fully and lock it in the
lowered position by pushing in the stopper
pin. Loosen the knob at the rear of the tool.
Loosen the hex nut and turn the 0° bevel
angle adjusting bolt on the right side of the
turn base two or three revolutions clockwise
1. Hex bolts
2. Hex bolts
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1. Triangular rule
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1. 0 ﾟ adjusting
bolt