Makita LS004GM201 Instruction Manual page 15

Cordless slide compound miter saw
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NOTE: The rear screws can easily be loosened and
tightened by turning the turn base at an angle. Make
sure to raise the handle fully when turning the turn
base.
2.
Re-tighten them only to the extent that the kerf
boards can still be easily moved by hand.
3.
Lower the handle fully, then pull and turn the stop-
per pin to lock the handle in the lowered position.
4.
Pull and turn the stopper pin on the slide pole to
allow the carriage sliding.
2
3
► 1. Stopper pin 2. Locked position 3. Unlocked
position
5.
Pull the carriage toward you fully.
6.
Adjust the kerf boards so that they just contact the
sides of the blade teeth.
1
2
4
► 1. Saw blade 2. Blade teeth 3. Kerf board 4. Left
bevel cut 5. Straight cut 6. Right bevel cut
1
3
5
6
NOTICE:
When changing bevel angles, be sure
to reposition the kerf boards appropriately.
NOTICE:
Always remove the upper guide fences
and vertical vise before positioning the kerf
boards for left or right bevel cut.
7.
Tighten the front screws (do not tighten firmly).
8.
Push the carriage toward the guide fences fully
and then adjust the kerf boards so that they just contact
the sides of the blade teeth.
9.
Tighten the rear screws (do not tighten firmly).
10. After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stop-
per pin for handle lock and raise the handle. Then
tighten all the screws securely.
NOTICE:
After setting the bevel angle, ensure
that the kerf boards are adjusted properly. Correct
adjustment of the kerf boards helps to provide proper
support of the workpiece and minimizing workpiece
tear out.
Maintaining maximum cutting
capacity
This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum
cutting capacity for a 260 mm saw blade.
When installing a new circular saw blade, always check
the lower limit position of the circular saw blade, and if
necessary, adjust it as follows:
1.
Remove the battery cartridge. Then turn the stop-
per lever to engaged position.
► 1. Stopper lever
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