Adjusting The Cutting Angle - Makita LS1019 Manuel D'instruction

MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before attempting to per-
form 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.
WARNING:
Always be sure that the blade is
sharp and clean 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. 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:
Miter angle
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by the
stopper pin. Push the carriage toward the guide fence. Loosen
the grip and the screws which secure the pointer and miter angle
scale.
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► 1. Screw on pointer 2. Screws on miter angle scale
3. Miter scale
Set the turn base to the 0° position using the positive stop func-
tion. Square the side of the blade with the face of the guide fence
using a triangular rule or try-square. While keeping the square,
tighten the screws on the miter angle scale. After that, align the
pointers (both right and left) with the 0° position in the miter angle
scale and then tighten the screw on the pointer.
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► 1. Triangular rule
Bevel angle
0° bevel angle
Push the carriage toward the guide fence and lock the
sliding movement by the stopper pin. Lower the handle
fully and lock it in the lowered position by the stopper
pin and then loosen the knob. Turn the 0° adjusting
bolt two or three revolutions counterclockwise to tilt the
blade to the right.
► 1. 0° Adjusting bolt 2. Screw
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 0° adjusting bolt clockwise.
Then tighten the knob firmly to secure the 0° angle you
have set.
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