Adjusting The Bevel Angle; Adjusting The Miter Angle; Switch Action - Makita LH1200FL Instruction Manual

complete, reverse procedure above and secure bolt.
In the same case for the top blade guard as above stated,
loosen the screw holding it with a screwdriver and remove
the top blade guard. After cleaning, always reinstall it
securely by tightening the screw to the extent that the top
blade guard moves smoothly up or down.
If any of these blade guards becomes discolored through
age or UV light exposure, contact a Makita service center for
a new guard. DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARDS.
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Maintaining maximum cutting capacity
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This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum
cutting capacity for a 305 mm saw blade.
CAUTION:
After installing a new blade, always be sure that
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the blade does not contact any part of the lower
base when the handle is lowered completely.
Always do this with the tool unplugged.

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.
1. Lower blade
guard A
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2. Top blade guard
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3. Screw
4. Hex bolt
5. Handle
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6. Lever
1. Top surface of
turn base
2. Periphery of
blade
3. Guide fence
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1. Pointer
2. Lock lever
3. Grip
4. Miter scale
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CAUTION:
When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the
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handle fully.
After changing the miter angle, always secure the
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turn base by tightening the grip firmly.

Adjusting the bevel angle

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To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of
the tool counterclockwise.
Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade until the
pointer points to the desired angle on the bevel scale.
Then tighten the lever clockwise firmly to secure the arm.
CAUTION:
When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the
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handle fully.
After changing the bevel angle, always secure the
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arm by tightening the lever clockwise.

Switch action

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CAUTION:
Before operation, make sure that the tool is turned
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on and off.
To start the tool, press the ON ( I ) button. To stop it,
press the OFF ( O ) button.
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1. Lever
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1. Lever
2. Bevel scale
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3. Pointer
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1. Power Switch
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2. Lamp switch
3. Laser switch
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