Adjusting The Cutting Angle; Carrying Tool; Maintenance - Makita LH1040F Instruction Manual

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Carrying tool

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Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade at
0° bevel angle and the turn base at left miter angle fully.
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position
by fully pushing in the stopper pin.
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.
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CAUTION:
Always secure all moving portions before carrying
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the tool.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
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like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
WARNING:
Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean for
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the best and safest performance.
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1. Auxiliary fence
2. Push block
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1. Stopper pin
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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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Loosen the grip which secures the turn base. Turn
the turn base so that the pointer points to 0° on the
miter scale. Tighten the grip and loosen the hex
bolts securing the guide fence using the socket
wrench.
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 bolts on the guide fence in
the order from the right side.
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2. Bevel angle
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(1) 0° bevel angle
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the
lowered position by pushing in the stopper pin.
Loosen the lever at the rear of the tool.
Turn the 0° bevel angle adjusting bolt on the right
side of the turn base two or three revolutions
clockwise to tilt the blade to the right.
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1. Hex bolts
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1. Triangular rule
2. Grip
3. Guide fence
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1. Turn base
2. Lever
3. 0 ﾟ adjusting bolt
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