Maintenance; Adjusting The Cutting Angle; Miter Angle - Makita XSL05 Instruction Manual

Align the cutting line on your workpiece with either the
left or right side of the groove in the kerf board, and
while holding the workpiece, move the set plate flush
against the end of the workpiece. Then secure the set
plate with the screw.
When the set plate is not used, loosen the screw and
turn the set plate out of the way.
Carrying tool
WARNING:
Stopper pin is only for carrying
and storage purposes and should never be used
for any cutting operations. The use of the stopper
pin for cutting operations may cause unexpected
movement of the saw blade resulting in kickback and
serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Always secure all moving portions
before carrying the tool. If portions of the tool move
while being carried loss of control or balance may
occur resulting in personal injury.
1.
Remove the battery cartridge.
2.
Secure the blade at 0° bevel angle and the turn
base at the full right miter angle position.
► 1 . Turn base
3.
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper pin.
4. Carry the tool by holding the handle.
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MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Always be sure that the blade is
sharp and clean for the best and safest perfor-
mance. Attempting a cut with a dull and /or dirty blade
may cause kickback and result in a serious personal
injury.
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.

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:

Miter angle

1. Loosen the fixing screw counterclockwise.
2.
Rotate the turn base until the pointer indicates 0°
on the miter scale.
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► 1 . Fixing screw 2. Turn base 3. Miter scale
4. Pointer
3. Rotate the turn base slightly clockwise and coun-
terclockwise to seat the turn base in the 0° miter notch.
(Leave as it is if the pointer does not indicate 0°.)
4.
Loosen the hex socket bolt securing the guide
fence using the hex wrench.
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