Makita LS1016 Instruction Manual page 9

Electronic function
Constant speed control
Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating
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speed is kept constantly even under the loaded
condition.
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
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Laser beam action
For model LS1016L only
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CAUTION:
Never look into the laser beam. Direct laser beam
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may injure your eyes.
LASER RADIATION, DO NOT STARE INTO THE
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BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL
INSTRUMENTS, CLASS 2M LASER PRODUCT.
To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position (I) of
the switch. Press the lower position (O) to turn off.
Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
the saw blade by adjusting the adjusting screw as
follows.
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1. Loosen the adjusting screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. With the adjusting screw loosened, slide the
adjusting screw to the right or left as far as it goes.
3. Tighten the adjusting screw firmly at the position
where it stops sliding.
Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is positioned
within 1 mm from the side surface of the blade (cutting
position).
1. Switch for laser
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1. Adjusting screw
1
NOTE:
When laser line is dim and almost or entirely
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invisible because of the direct sunlight in the indoor
or outdoor window-by work, relocate the work area
to a place not exposed to the direct sunlight.
Aligning the laser line
A
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Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
the blade according to the applications of cutting. Refer
to explanation titled "Laser beam action" regarding its
shifting method.
NOTE:
Use wood facing against the guide fence when
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aligning the cutting line with the laser line at the
side of guide fence in compound cutting (bevel
angle 45 degrees and miter angle right 45
degrees).
A) When you obtain correct size on the left side of
workpiece
Shift the laser line to the left of the blade.
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B) When you obtain correct size on the right side of
workpiece
Shift the laser line to the right of the blade.
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Align the cutting line on your workpiece with the laser
line.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Socket wrench storage
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B
1. Wrench holder
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2. Socket wrench
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