Adjusting The Cutting Angle - Makita LS1016 Manuel D'instruction

Be sure to return the stopper arm to the
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original position when performing other than
groove cutting. Attempting to make cuts with the
stopper arm in the incorrect position could lead to
unexpected cutting results and kickback which may
result in serious personal injury.
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 the full right miter
angle position. Secure the slide poles so that the lower
slide pole is locked in the position of the carriage fully
pulled to operator and the upper poles are locked in the
position of the carriage fully pushed forward to the guide
fence (refer to the section titled "Slide lock adjustment ".)
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
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
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.
1. Stopper pin
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may cause unexpected
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged
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
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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
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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:
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 point to 0°.) Loosen the
hex sockets bolts securing the guide fence using
the socket wrench.
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
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before attempting
1. Triangular rule
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to perform