Functional Description; Blade Guard - Makita LS1016 Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool. Failure to switch off and unplug the tool may
result in serious personal injury from accidental start-up.

Blade guard

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When lowering the handle, the blade guard rises automatically.
The blade guard returns to its original position when the cut is
completed and the handle is raised.
WARNING:
Never defeat or remove the blade guard or the
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spring which attaches to the guard. An exposed
blade as a result of defeated guarding may result
in serious personal injury during operation.
In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain the
blade guard in good condition. Any irregular operation of the
blade guard should be corrected immediately. Check to assure
spring loaded return action of guard.
WARNING:
Never use the tool if the blade guard or spring
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are damaged, faulty or removed. Operation of
the tool with a damaged, faulty or removed guard
may result in serious personal injury.
If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or sawdust
adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/or workpiece is
no longer easily visible, unplug the saw and clean the guard
carefully with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents or any
petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic guard because this
may cause damage to the guard.
If the blade guard becomes dirty and needs to be
cleaned for proper operation follow the steps below:
With the tool switched off and unplugged, use the supplied
socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover.
Loosen the hex bolt by turning it counterclockwise and raise the
blade guard and center cover.
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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 (2 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 260 mm 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.
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