Makita LS1212 Instruction Manual page 11

Maintaining maximum cutting capacity
Unplug the tool before any adjustment is attempted. This tool is factory adjusted to pro-
vide the max. cutting capacity for a
305
mm
(12") saw
blade.
When the diameter of the
blade has been reduced due to sharpening, adjust the lower limit position of the blade as
follows:
Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and lower the handle completely. Use the
socket 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
Turn base
Periphery
Top surface
of turn base
Guide fence
CAUTION:
After installing a new blade, always be sure that the blade does not contact any part of
the lower base when the handle is lowered completely. Always do this with the tool
unplugged
Positioning for adjusting the miter angle
Loosen the grip by turning counterclock-
wise. Turn the turn base while pressing
down the lock pin. When you have moved
the grip to the position where the pointer
indicates the desired angle on the miter
scale, securely tighten the grip clockwise.
Turn
base
Grip
CAUTION:
*When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the handle fully.
*After changing the miter angle, always secure the turn base by tightening the grip firmly.
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