Makita LS0815F Instruction Manual page 7

NOTICE:
After setting the bevel angle ensure that the
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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 a 216 mm (8-1/2") saw blade.
Unplug the tool before any adjustment is attempted.
When installing a new blade, always check the lower
limit position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as
follows:
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First, unplug the tool. Push the carriage toward the
guide fence fully and lower the handle completely. Use
the hex. wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until the
periphery of the blade extends slightly below the top
surface of the turn base at the point where the front face
of the guide fence meets the top surface of the turn
base.
With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while
holding the handle all the way down to be sure that the
blade does not contact any part of the lower base. Re-
adjust slightly, if necessary.
WARNING:
After installing a new blade and with the tool
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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.
1. Adjusting bolt
2. Turn base
1. Top surface of
turn base
2. Periphery of
blade
3. Guide fence
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Stopper arm
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The lower limit position of the blade can be easily
adjusted with the stopper arm. To adjust it, move the
stopper arm in the direction of the arrow as shown in the
figure. Adjust the adjusting screw so that the blade stops
at the desired position when lowering the handle fully.
Adjusting the miter angle
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Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the
turn base while pressing down the lock lever. When you
have moved the grip to the position where the pointer
points to the desired angle on the miter scale, securely
tighten the grip clockwise.
CAUTION:
After changing the miter angle, always secure the
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turn base by tightening the grip firmly.
NOTICE:
When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the
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handle fully.
Adjusting the bevel angle
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1. Stopper arm
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2. Adjusting screw
1. Miter scale
2. Pointer
3. Lock lever
4. Grip
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1. Lever