Positioning Kerf Board - Makita LS1013F Instruction Manual

1. Blade guard
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1. Knob
2. Kerf board
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If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or sawdust
adheres to it in such a way that the blade is no longer easily
visible, unplug the saw and clean the guard carefully with a
damp cloth. Do not use solvents or any petroleum-based
cleaners on the plastic guard.
If the blade guard is especially dirty and vision through the
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guard is impaired, use the supplied socket wrench to loosen
the hex bolt holding the center cover. Loosen the hex bolt by
turning it counterclockwise and raise the blade guard and
center cover. With the blade guard so positioned, cleaning
can be more completely and efficiently accomplished. When
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cleaning is complete, reverse procedure above and secure
bolt. Do not remove spring holding blade guard. If guard
becomes discolored through age or UV light exposure, con-
tact a Makita service center for a new guard. DO NOT
DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD.

Positioning kerf board

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This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn base to
minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. The kerf boards are
factory adjusted so that the saw blade does not contact the
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kerf boards. Before use, adjust the kerf boards as follows: