Adjusting The Bevel Angle; Adjusting The Miter Angle - Makita LS1018 Manuel D'instruction

Stopper arm
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► 1 . Stopper arm 2. Adjusting screw
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

► 1 . Miter scale 2. Pointer 3. Lock lever 4. Grip
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.
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Adjusting the bevel angle

► 1 . Lever
To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of the tool
counterclockwise. Unlock the arm by pushing the handle some-
what 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.
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► 1 . Lever 2. Arm 3. Pointer 4. Bevel scale
Tilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desired
angle on the bevel scale. Then tighten the lever clock-
wise firmly to secure the arm.
► 1 . Lever
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.
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