Adjusting The Miter Angle; Switch Action; Adjusting The Bevel Angle - Makita LF1000 Instruction Manual

section "Installing or removing saw blade"). Raise the
lower blade guard A while pushing the lever to the left.
With the lower blade guard A so positioned, cleaning can
be more completely and efficiently accomplished. When
cleaning is complete, reverse procedure above and
secure bolt.
In the same case for the top blade guard as above
stated, push in the button at its front to the surface top
and remove the top blade guard. After cleaning, always
reinstall it securely.
If any of these blade guards becomes discolored
through age or UV light exposure, contact a Makita
service center for a new guard. DO NOT DEFEAT OR
REMOVE GUARDS.
Maintaining maximum cutting capacity
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This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum
cutting capacity for a 260 mm saw blade.
When installing a new blade, always check the lower limit
position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as follows:
CAUTION:
When making this adjustment, unplug the tool.
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First, unplug the tool. Lower the handle completely. Use
the wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until the periphery of
the blade extends slightly below the top surface of the
turn table at the point where the front face of the guide
fence meets the top surface of the turn table.
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.
CAUTION:
After installing a new blade, always be sure that
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the blade does not contact any part of the lower
base when the handle is lowered completely.
Always do this with the tool unplugged.
This tool can be used with or without the lower limit by
shifting the lower limit stopper as shown in the figure.
To use the tool without the lower limit, turn the stopper
end counterclockwise. Use in this position is proper to
cut a wide and thin workpiece.
To use the tool with the lower limit, move the stopper end
clockwise. Use in this position is proper to cut a thick
workpiece.
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Adjusting the miter angle

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Loosen the clamping screw on the guide fence by
turning counterclockwise. Turn the turn table by handle.
When you have moved the handle to the position where
the pointer points to the desired angle on the miter scale,
securely tighten the clamping screw clockwise.
CAUTION:
When turning the turn table, be sure to raise the
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handle fully.
After changing the miter angle, always secure the
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turn table by tightening the clamping screw firmly.

Adjusting the bevel angle

In the miter saw mode
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To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of
the tool counterclockwise.
Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade until the
pointer points to the desired angle on the bevel scale.
Then tighten the lever clockwise firmly to secure the
arm.
CAUTION:
When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the
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handle fully.
After changing the bevel angle, always secure the
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arm by tightening the lever clockwise.
In the table saw mode
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To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever under the
table at the front of the tool counterclockwise.
Move the depth adjusting knob to the left to tilt the saw
blade until the pointer points to the desired angle on the
bevel scale. Then tighten the lever clockwise firmly to
secure the arm.

Switch action

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Switch for the miter saw mode
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
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that the switch lever actuates properly and returns
to the "OFF" position when released.
When not using the tool, remove the lock-off button
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and store it in a secure place. This prevents
unauthorized operation.
Do not pull the switch lever hard without pressing
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in the lock-off button. This can cause switch
breakage.
To prevent the switch lever from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
push the lock lever to the left, press in the lock-off button
and then pull the switch lever. Release the switch lever
to stop.
Switch for the table saw mode
CAUTION:
Before operation, make sure that the tool is turned
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on and off.
To start the tool, press the ON ( I ) button. To stop it,
press the OFF ( O ) button.
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