Carrying Tool; Maintenance; Adjusting The Cutting Angle - Makita MLS100 Instruction Manual

Compound miter saw
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7.
Cutting repetitive lengths
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When cutting several pieces of stock to the same
length, ranging from 240 mm to 380 mm, use of the
set plate (optional accessory) will facilitate more
efficient operation. Install the set plate on the
holder (optional accessory) as shown in the figure.
Align the cutting line on your workpiece with either
the left or right side of the groove in the kerf board,
and while holding the workpiece from moving,
move the set plate flush against the end of the
workpiece. Then secure the set plate with the
screw. When the set plate is not used, loosen the
screw and turn the set plate out of the way.

Carrying tool

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Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade
at 0° bevel angle and the turn base at left miter angle
fully. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper pin.
Carry the tool by carrying grip as shown in the figure. If
you remove the holders, dust bag, etc., you can carry
the tool more easily.
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CAUTION:
Always secure all moving portions before carrying
the tool.
Stopper pin is for carrying and storage purposes
only and not for any cutting operations.
1. Set plate
2. Screw
3. Holder
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1. Stopper pin

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
WARNING:
Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean
for the best and safest performance.

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:
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Miter angle
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Loosen the grip which secures the turn base. Turn
the turn base so that the pointer points to 0° on the
miter scale. Tighten the grip and loosen the hex
bolts securing the guide fence using the wrench. If
the pointer does not point to 0° on the miter scale,
loosen the screw which secures the pointer and
move and secure the pointer plate so that the
pointer points to 0° on the miter scale.
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 bolts on the guide fence in
the order from the right side.
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1. Hex bolt
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1. Triangular rule

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