Adjusting The Bevel Angle - Makita LS1019 Instruction Manual

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► 1. Lock lever 2. Grip 3. Releasing lever 4. Pointer
Rotate the grip counterclockwise to unlock the turn
base. Turn the grip while holding down the lock lever to
move the turn base. Align the pointer with your desired
angle on the scale then tighten the grip.
NOTE: If you depress the releasing lever, you can
move the turn base without holding down the lock
lever. Tighten the grip at your desired position.
This miter saw employs positive stop function. You can
set 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45°, and 60° right/left miter
angle quickly. To use this function, move the turn base
close to your desired positive stop angle while holding
down the lock lever. Then release the lock lever and
move the turn base forward until the turn base is locked.

Adjusting the bevel angle

NOTICE:
Always remove the upper guide fences
and vertical vise before adjusting the bevel angle.
NOTICE:
When changing bevel angles, be sure
to position the kerf boards appropriately as
explained in the "Kerf boards" section.
NOTICE:
When tilting the saw blade, be sure to
raise the handle fully.
1. Turn the knob on the slide pole counterclockwise.
► 1. Knob
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2. Pull and turn the latch lever to the position as
illustrated.
► 1. Latch lever
3. Match the pointer with your desired angle on the
scale by moving the carriage then tighten the knob.
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► 1. Bevel angle scale 2. Pointer
To tilt the carriage to the right, tilt the carriage to the left slightly and
then tilt it to the right while pressing down the releasing button.
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