Maintenance; Adjusting The Cutting Angle - Makita LS1016 Instruction Manual

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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WARNING:
Stopper pin is only for carrying and storage
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purposes and should never be used for any cutting
operations. The use of the stopper pin for cutting
operations may cause unexpected movement of the saw
blade resulting in kickback and serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Always secure all moving portions before carrying
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the tool. If portions of the tool move or slide while
being carried loss of control or balance may occur
resulting in personal injury.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before
inspection or maintenance. Failure to unplug and
switch off the tool may result in accidental start up of
the tool which may result in serious personal injury.
Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean
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for the best and safest performance. Attempting a
cut with a dull and /or dirty blade may cause kickback
and result in a serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like.
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Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.

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
Push the carriage toward the guide fence and tighten
the locking screw clockwise and pull the lock lever
towards the front of the saw to secure the carriage.
Turn the grip counterclockwise which secures the turn
base. Turn the turn base so that the pointer points to 0°
on the miter scale. Then turn the turn base slightly
clockwise and counterclockwise to seat the turn base in
the 0° miter notch. (Leave as it is if the pointer does not
attempting to perform
point to 0°.) Loosen the hex sockets bolts securing the
guide fence using the socket wrench.
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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 socket bolts on the guide
fence in order starting from the right side.
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Make sure that the pointer points to 0° on the miter
scale. If the pointer does not point to 0°, loosen the
screw which secures the pointer and adjust the
pointer so that it will point to 0°.
2. Bevel angle
Push the latch lever forward fully to release the positive
stops.
(1) 0° bevel angle
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Push the carriage toward the guide fence and
tighten the locking screw clockwise and pull
the lock lever towards the front of the saw to
secure the carriage. 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.
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1. Triangular rule
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1. Screw
2. Pointer
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3. Miter scale
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1. Pointer
2. Lever
3. Bevel scale plate