Adjusting The Miter Angle - Makita LS1219 Instruction Manual

WARNING:
After installing a new blade and
with the tool unplugged, always be sure that the
blade does not contact any part of the lower base
when the handle is lowered completely. If a blade
makes contact with the base it may cause kickback
and result in serious personal injury.
Stopper arm
The lower limit position of the blade can be easily
adjusted with the stopper arm. To adjust it, turn the
stopper arm in the direction of the arrow as shown in the
figure. Turn the adjusting screw so that the blade stops
at the desired position when lowering the handle fully.
1
► 1. Stopper arm 2. Adjusting screw

Adjusting the miter angle

CAUTION:
always secure the turn base by tightening the grip
firmly.
NOTICE:
raise the handle fully.
4
2
► 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 to your desired positive stop angle
until the turn base is locked.
12 ENGLISH
After changing the miter angle,
When turning the turn base, be sure to
3
1
2