Adjusting The Miter Angle; Fence Plate - Makita LS1440 Instruction Manual

the blade extends slightly below the top surface of the
turn base at the point where the front face of the guide
fence meets the top surface of the turn base.
With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while
holding the handle all the way down to be sure that the
blade does not contact any part of the lower base.
Re-adjust slightly, if necessary.
After adjusting, tighten the hex nut with the wrench while
carefully holding the adjusting bolt in position with the
screwdriver.
At this time, make sure that the handle can be locked in
the lowered position by turning the handle latch. If the
handle cannot be locked so, turn the adjusting bolt so
that the handle can be locked in the lowered position.
CAUTION:
After installing a new blade, always be sure that the
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blade does not contact any part of the lower base
when the handle is lowered completely. Always do
this with the tool unplugged.

Adjusting the miter angle

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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:
When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the
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handle fully.
After changing the miter angle, always secure the
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turn base by tightening the grip firmly.

Fence plate

The fence plate is designed to prevent smaller cutting
scraps from jamming inside the blade case. The fence
plate moves right or left automatically as the turn base is
rotated.
1. Pointer
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2. Lock lever
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3. Miter scale
4 4. Grip
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Switch action
For tools with lock lever
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Switch on the tool and wait until the blade attains full
speed. Pull the lock lever at the side of the handle and
then lower the blade gently into the cut.
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
NEVER use tool without a fully operative switch
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trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch is
HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired
before further usage.
For tools without lock lever
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Switch on the tool and wait until the blade attains full
speed. Then lower the blade gently into the cut.
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
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that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns
to the "OFF" position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
NEVER use tool without a fully operative switch
•
trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch is
HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired
before further usage.
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1. Lock lever
2. Switch trigger
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1. Switch trigger
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