Adjusting The Bevel Angle - Makita LS1017 Instruction Manual

CAUTION:
• After changing the miter angle, always secure
the turn base by tightening the grip firmly.
NOTICE:
• When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the
handle fully.

Adjusting the bevel angle

► 1 . Lever
To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of
the tool counterclockwise. Unlock the arm by pushing
the handle somewhat strongly in the direction that you
intend to tilt the saw blade.
NOTE:
• Lever can be adjusted to a different lever angle
by removing the screw holding the lever and
securing the lever at a desired angle.
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► 1 . Lever 2. Arm 3. Pointer 4. Bevel scale
Tilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desired
angle on the bevel scale. Then tighten the lever clock-
wise firmly to secure the arm.
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► 1 . Lever
When tilting the carriage to the right, tilt the carriage
to the left slightly after loosening the lever and press
the releasing button. With the releasing button being
pressed, tilt the carriage to the right.
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► 1 . Pointer 2. Release button 3. Bevel scale
Tilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desired
angle on the bevel scale. Then tighten the lever clock-
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wise firmly to secure the arm.
• When changing bevel angles, be sure to position
the kerf boards appropriately as explained in the
"Positioning kerf boards" section.
CAUTION:
• After changing the bevel angle, always secure
the arm by tightening the lever clockwise.
NOTICE:
• When tilting the saw blade be sure the handle is
fully raised.
• When changing bevel angles, be sure to position
the kerf boards appropriately as explained in the
"Positioning kerf boards" section.
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