Maintenance; Adjusting The Cutting Angle - Makita LS1440 Instruction Manual

CAUTION:
• Always secure all moving portions before carry-
ing the tool.
• Handle latch is for carrying and storage pur-
poses only and not for any cutting operations.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged
before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean
for the best and safest performance.

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. Hex bolt
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 bolts secur-
ing the guide fence using the socket wrench.
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Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by turning the handle latch to the locked
position. 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 bolts on
the guide fence in the order from the right side.
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► 1. Guide fence 2. Triangular rule
Make sure that the pointer on the indication plate
points to 0° on the miter scale. If the pointer does
not point to 0°, loosen the screws which secure
the indication plate and adjust it so that the pointer
will point to 0°.
► 1. Pointer 2. Screws 3. Miter scale
Adjusting for smooth handle action
► 1. Gear housing 2. Hex lock nut 3. Arm
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