Adjusting The Bevel Angle; Switch Action - Makita MLS100 Instruction Manual

Adjusting the bevel angle

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To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the knob at the rear of
the tool counterclockwise.
Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade until the
pointer points to the desired angle on the bevel scale.
Then tighten the knob clockwise firmly to secure the
arm.
CAUTION:
When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the
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handle fully.
After changing the bevel angle, always secure the
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arm by tightening the knob clockwise.

Switch action

CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
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that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
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To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
No lock button or similar for locking the switch on is
1. Knob
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1. Pointer
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1. Switch trigger
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provided on the tool, but a hole is provided for insertion
of a padlock to lock the tool off.
WARNING:
NEVER use tool without a fully operative switch
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trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch is
HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired
before further usage.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before installing or removing the blade.
Use only the Makita wrench provided to install or
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remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in
overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex
bolt. This could cause an injury.
When removing or installing the blade, keep the handle
in the raised position.
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To remove the blade, use the wrench to loosen the hex
bolt holding the
counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center
cover.
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Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the
wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then remove
the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
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1. Wrench
2. Center cover
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center cover by
1. Hex bolt
turning it