Adjusting The Cutting Angle - Makita LS1018 Manuel D'instructions

NOTICE:
• When the wood facing is attached, do not turn the turn
base with the handle lowered. The blade and/or the
wood facing will be damaged.
9. Groove cutting (Fig. 47)
A dado type cut can be made by proceeding as
follows:
Adjust the lower limit position of the blade using the
adjusting screw and the stopper arm to limit the cutting
depth of the blade. Refer to "Stopper arm" section
described previously.
After adjusting the lower limit position of the blade, cut
parallel grooves across the width of the workpiece
using a slide (push) cut as shown in the figure. Then
remove the workpiece material between the grooves
with a chisel.
WARNING:
• Do not attempt to perform this type of cut by using
a wider type blade or dado blade. Attempting to
make a groove cut with a wider blade or dado blade
could lead to unexpected cutting results and kickback
which may result in serious personal injury.
• Be sure to return the stopper arm to the 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.
CAUTION:
• Be sure to return the stopper arm to the original
position when performing other than groove cutting.
Carrying tool (Fig. 48)
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.
Wind the power supply cord using the cord rests.
WARNING:
• Stopper pin is only for carrying and storage
purposes and should never be used for any cutting
operations. The use of the stopper pin for cutting
operations may cause unexpected movement of the
saw blade resulting in kickback and serious personal
injury.
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.
CAUTION:
• Always secure all moving portions before carrying the
tool. If portions of the tool move or slide while being
carried loss of control or balance may occur resulting in
personal injury.
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform 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 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:
1. Miter angle (Fig. 49)
Push the carriage toward the guide fence and tighten
the locking screw to secure the carriage.
Loosen the grip 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. (Fig. 50)
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. (Fig. 51)
Make sure that the pointer points to 0° on the miter
scale. If the pointer does not point to 0°, loosen the
screw which secures the pointer and adjust the pointer
so that it will point to 0°.
2. Bevel angle
(1) 0° bevel angle (Fig. 52)
Push the carriage toward the guide fence and
tighten the locking screw to secure the carriage.
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper pin. Loosen the
lever at the rear of the tool. (Fig. 53)
Turn the hex bolt on the right side of the arm two or
three revolutions counterclockwise to tilt the blade
to the right. (Fig. 54)
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. (Fig. 55)
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 (Fig. 56)
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