Makita LS1019L Instruction Manual page 9

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► 1 . Center cover 2. Hex wrench 3. Blade guard
Kerf boards
This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn base to
minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. The kerf boards are
factory adjusted so that the saw blade does not contact the
kerf boards. Before use, adjust the kerf boards as follows:
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► 1 . Kerf board
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► 1 . Left bevel cut 2. Straight cut 3. Right bevel cut
4. Saw blade 5. Blade teeth 6. Kerf board
First, unplug the tool. Loosen all the screws (2 each on left
and right) securing the kerf boards until the kerf boards can
still be easily moved by hand. Lower the handle fully, then
pull and turn the stopper pin to lock the handle in the lowered
position. Release the stopper pin on the sliding pole and pull
the carriage toward you fully. Adjust the kerf boards so that the
kerf boards just contact the sides of the blade teeth. Tighten
the front screws (do not tighten firmly). Push the carriage
toward the guide fence fully and adjust the kerf boards so that
the kerf boards just contact the sides of blade teeth. Tighten
the rear screws (do not tighten firmly).
After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stopper pin and
raise the handle. Then tighten all the screws securely.
NOTICE:
kerf boards are adjusted properly. Correct adjustment
of the kerf boards will help provide proper support of the
workpiece minimizing workpiece tear out.
Maintaining maximum cutting
capacity
This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum
cutting capacity for 255 mm or 260 mm saw blade.
When installing a new blade, always check the lower limit
position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as follows:
First, unplug the tool. Turn the stopper lever to engaged
position.
► 1 . Stopper lever
Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and
lower the handle completely.
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After setting the bevel angle ensure that the
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