Maintenance; Adjusting The Cutting Angle; Carrying Tool - Makita LS1018 Instruction Manual

being cut. Misalignment of the material being cut
can case unexpected movement during
cutting operation which may result in a loss of
control and serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
When the wood facing is attached, do not turn the
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turn base with the handle lowered. The blade
and/or the wood facing will be damaged.
9. Groove cutting
Fig.42
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
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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
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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
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position when performing other than groove
cutting.

Carrying tool

Fig.43
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
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purposes and should never be used for any
cutting operations. The use of the stopper pin for
cutting
the 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
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the tool. If portions of the tool move or slide while
being carried loss of control or balance may occur
resulting in personal injury.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off
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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
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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
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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.44
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.45
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.
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operations may cause unexpected