Adjusting The Cutting Angle - Makita LS1018 Manuel D'instruction

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
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the tool.
Stopper pin is for carrying and storage purposes
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only and not for any cutting operations.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
WARNING:
Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean for
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the best and safest performance.
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
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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.
1. Hex bolt
2. Guide fence
3. Grip
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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 the order 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
screw which secures the pointer and adjust the
pointer so that it will point to 0°.
2. Bevel angle
(1) 0° bevel angle
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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.
1. Guide fence
2. Triangular rule
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1. Screw
2. Pointer
3. Miter scale
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2
3
1. Lever
2. Arm