Makita LS1018 Manuel D'instructions page 14

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. (Fig. 4)
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.
Positioning kerf board (Fig. 5 & 6)
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 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 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:
(Fig. 7 & 8)
First, unplug the tool. Push the carriage toward the guide
fence fully and lower the handle completely. Use the hex.
wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until the periphery of the
blade extends slightly below the top surface of the turn
base at the point where the front face of the guide fence
meets the top surface of the turn base.
With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while
holding the handle all the way down to be sure that the
blade does not contact any part of the lower base. Re-
adjust slightly, if necessary.
WARNING:
• After installing a new blade and with the tool
unplugged, always be sure that the blade does not
contact any part of the lower base when the handle is
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lowered completely. If a blade makes contact with the
base it may cause kickback and result in serious
personal injury.
Stopper arm (Fig. 9)
The lower limit position of the blade can be easily
adjusted with the stopper arm. To adjust it, move the
stopper arm in the direction of the arrow as shown in the
figure. Adjust the adjusting screw so that the blade stops
at the desired position when lowering the handle fully.
Adjusting the miter angle (Fig. 10)
Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the turn
base while pressing down the lock lever. When you have
moved the grip to the position where the pointer points to
the desired angle on the miter scale, securely tighten the
grip clockwise.
CAUTION:
• After changing the miter angle, always secure the turn
base by tightening the grip firmly.
NOTICE:
• When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the handle
fully.
Adjusting the bevel angle (Fig. 11)
To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of
the tool counterclockwise. Unlock the arm by pushing the
handle somewhat strongly in the direction that you intend
to tilt the saw blade.
NOTE:
• Lever can be adjusted to a different lever angle by
removing the screw holding the lever and securing the
lever at a desired angle. (Fig. 12)
Tilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desired
angle on the bevel scale. Then tighten the lever clockwise
firmly to secure the arm. (Fig. 13)
When tilting the carriage to the right, tilt the carriage to the
left slightly after loosening the lever and press the
releasing button. With the releasing button being pressed,
tilt the carriage to the right. (Fig. 14)
Tilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desired
angle on the bevel scale. Then tighten the lever clockwise
firmly to secure the arm.
• When changing bevel angles, be sure to position the
kerf boards appropriately as explained in the
"Positioning kerf boards" section.
CAUTION:
• After changing the bevel angle, always secure the arm
by tightening the lever clockwise.
NOTICE:
• When tilting the saw blade be sure the handle is fully
raised.
• When changing bevel angles, be sure to position the
kerf boards appropriately as explained in the
"Positioning kerf boards" section.
Slide lock adjustment (Fig. 15)
To lock the slide pole, turn the locking screw clockwise.