After Use - Makita LS1018 Manuel D'instruction

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Turn the hex bolt on the right side of the arm
two or three revolutions counterclockwise to
tilt the blade to the right.
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Carefully square the side of the blade with the
top surface of the turn base using the
triangular rule, try-square, etc. by turning the
hex bolt on the right side of the arm clockwise.
Then tighten the lever securely.
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Make sure that the pointer on the arm point to
0° on the bevel scale on the arm holder. If
they do not point to 0°, loosen the screw
which secure the pointer and adjust it so that
it will point to 0°.
(2) 45° bevel angle
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1. 0 ﾟ bevel angle
adjusting bolt
2. Left 45 ﾟ bevel
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angle adjusting
bolt
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1. Triangular rule
2. Saw blade
3. Top surface of
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turn base
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1. Screw
2. Pointer
3. Bevel scale
1. Right 45 ﾟ bevel
angle adjusting
bolt
2. Left 45 ﾟ bevel
angle adjusting
bolt
Adjust the 45° bevel angle only after
performing 0° bevel angle adjustment. To
adjust left 45° bevel angle, loosen the lever
and tilt the blade to the left fully. Make sure
that the pointer on the arm points to 45° on
the bevel scale on the arm holder. If the
pointer does not point to 45°, turn the 45°
bevel angle adjusting bolt on the right side of
the arm holder until the pointer points to 45°.
To adjust the right 45° bevel angle, perform
the same procedure as that described above.
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Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace when they wear down to 3 mm in length. Keep
the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same
time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take
out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and
secure the brush holder caps.
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After replacing brushes, plug in the tool and break in
brushes by running tool with no load for about 10 minutes.
Then check the tool while running and electric brake
operation when releasing the switch trigger. If electric
brake is not working well, ask your local Makita service
center for repair.

After use

After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the
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tool with a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guard
clean according to the directions in the previously
covered section titled "Blade guard". Lubricate the
sliding portions with machine oil to prevent rust.
When storing the tool, pull the carriage toward you
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fully.
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1. Screwdriver
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2. Brush holder cap
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