Makita LS004G Manuel D'instructions page 39

MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or main-
tenance. Failure to removing the battery cartridge
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 circular
saw blade is sharp and clean for the best and saf-
est performance. Attempting a cut with a dull and /or
dirty blade may cause kickback and result in a serious
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the blade
guard is being closed in the original position
before attempting to perform inspection or main-
tenance. Never clamp or tie the blade guard into
the open position during cleaning operations. An
exposed blade may result in personal injury.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
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
with the stopper pin. Push the carriage towards the
guide fence.
Rotate the grip counterclockwise and have the turn
base ready for the positive stop function using the lock
lever.
Then loosen the screws which secure the pointer and
miter angle scale.
► Fig.83: 1. Grip 2. Lock lever 3. Screw on pointer
4. Screws on miter angle scale 5. Miter
angle scale
Set the turn base to the 0° position using the positive
stop function. Square the side of the circular saw 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.
► Fig.84: 1. Triangular rule 2. Pointer
Bevel angle
0° bevel angle
Push the carriage towards the guide fences and lock
the sliding movement with the stopper pin. Lower the
carriage fully and lock it in the lowered position with
the stopper pin. Rotate the knob counterclockwise,
and then turn the 0° adjusting bolt through two or three
revolutions counterclockwise to tilt the circular saw
blade to the right.
► Fig.85: 1. Knob 2. 0° Adjusting bolt 3. Screw on the
pointer
Carefully square the side of the circular saw 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.
► Fig.86: 1. Triangular rule 2. Saw blade 3. Top sur-
face of turn base
Check if the side of the circular saw blade squares with
the turn base surface once again. Loosen the screw on
the pointer. Align the pointer with 0° position in the bevel
angle scale and then tighten the screw.
45° bevel angle
NOTICE:
Before adjusting the 45° bevel angle,
finish 0° bevel angle adjustment.
Loosen the knob and fully tilt the carriage to the side
that you want to check. Check if the pointer indicates
the 45° position in the bevel angle scale.
► Fig.87: 1. Knob
If the pointer does not indicate the 45° position, align it
with the 45° position by turning the adjusting bolt in the
bevel angle scale on the opposite side of the base.
► Fig.88: 1. Left 45° adjusting bolt 2. Right 45° adjust-
ing bolt
Cleaning lamp lens
CAUTION:
Always remove the circular saw
blade before cleaning the lamp lens.
NOTICE:
Do not remove the screw which
secures the lens. If the lens does not come out,
loosen the screw further.
NOTICE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the
lens of the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens
of lamp, or it may lower the illumination.
NOTICE:
Do not use solvents or any petro-
leum-based cleaners on the lens.
The LED light becomes hard to see as the lens for the
light gets dirty. Clean the lens at regular intervals.
Remove the battery cartridge. Loosen the screw and
pull out the lens. Clean the lens gently with a damp soft
cloth.
► Fig.89: 1. Screw 2. Lens
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