Carrying Tool; Adjusting The Cutting Angle; Maintenance - Makita LS1017 Instruction Manual

Carrying tool

Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade at
0° bevel angle and the turn base at the full right miter angle
position. Secure the slide poles so that the lower slide pole is
locked in the position of the carriage fully pulled to operator
and the upper poles are locked in the position of the carriage
fully pushed forward to the guide fence (refer to the section
titled "Slide lock adjustment ".) Lower the handle fully and
lock it in the lowered position by pushing in the stopper pin.
Wind the power supply cord using the cord rests.
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.
Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base
as shown in the figure. If you remove the holders, dust
bag, etc., you can carry the tool more easily.
CAUTION:
• Always secure all moving portions before carry-
ing the tool. If portions of the tool move or slide
while being carried loss of control or balance
may occur resulting in personal injury.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off
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and unplugged before attempting to perform
inspection or maintenance. Failure to unplug
and switch off the tool may result in accidental
start up of the tool which may result in serious
personal injury.
• Always be sure that the blade is sharp and
clean for the best and safest performance.
Attempting a cut with a dull and /or dirty blade
may cause kickback and result in a serious
personal injury.
NOTICE:
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.

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. Miter angle
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► 1 . Guide fence 2. Hex bolts 3. Grip
Push the carriage toward the guide fence and
tighten the locking screw to secure the carriage.
Loosen the grip which secures the turn base. Turn
the turn base so that the pointer points to 0° on the
miter scale. Then turn the turn base slightly clock-
wise and counterclockwise to seat the turn base
in the 0° miter notch. (Leave as it is if the pointer
does not point to 0°.) Loosen the hex sockets bolts
securing the guide fence using the socket wrench.
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► 1 . Guide fence 2. Triangular rule
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 socket bolts on the guide
fence in order starting from the right side.
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