Carrying Tool; Maintenance; Adjusting The Cutting Angle - Makita LS1221 Instruction Manual

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1. Stopper pin

MAINTENANCE

1. Hex bolt
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Carrying tool

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Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade at 0°
bevel angle and the turn base at right miter angle fully. Lower
the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by pushing
in the stopper pin.
Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base as
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shown in the figure. If you remove the holders, dust bag, etc.,
you can carry the tool more easily.
CAUTION:
• Always secure all moving portions before carrying the
tool.
• Stopper pin is for carrying and storage purposes only
and not for any cutting operations.
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean for the
best and safest performance.

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
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Loosen the grip 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 point to 0°.)
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Loosen the hex bolts securing the guide fence using the
socket wrench.