Makita LS1018 Manuel D'instruction page 6

If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or sawdust
adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/or
workpiece 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 because this may cause damage to the guard.
If the blade guard becomes dirty and needs to be
cleaned for proper operation follow the steps below:
With the tool switched off and unplugged, 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
cleaning is complete reverse procedure above and
secure bolt. Do not remove spring holding blade guard. If
guard becomes damaged through age or UV light
exposure, contact a Makita service center for a new
guard. DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD.
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Positioning kerf board
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1. Blade guard
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1. Screw
2. 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 kerf boards. Before use, adjust the kerf
boards as follows:
First, unplug the tool. Loosen all the screws (3 each on
left and right) securing the kerf boards. Re-tighten them
only to the extent that the kerf boards can still be easily
moved by hand. Lower the handle fully and push in the
stopper pin to lock the handle in the lowered position.
Loosen the screw which secures the slide poles. Pull the
carriage toward you fully. Adjust the kerf boards so that
the kerf boards just contact the sides of the blade teeth.
Tighten the front screws (do not tighten firmly). Push the
carriage toward the guide fence fully and adjust the kerf
boards so that the kerf boards just contact the sides of
blade teeth. Tighten the rear screws (do not tighten
firmly).
After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stopper pin
and raise the handle. Then tighten all the screws
securely.
NOTICE:
After setting the bevel angle ensure that the
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kerf boards are adjusted properly. Correct
adjustment of the kerf boards will help provide
proper support of the workpiece minimizing
workpiece tear out.
Maintaining maximum cutting capacity
This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum
cutting capacity for a 255 mm (10") saw blade.
Unplug the tool before any adjustment is attempted.
When installing a new blade, always check the lower limit
position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as follows:
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1. Saw blade
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2. Blade teeth
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3. Kerf board
4. Left bevel cut
5. Straight cut
6. Right bevel cut
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