Adjusting The Miter Angle; Adjusting The Bevel Angle - Makita LS1016 Instruction Manual

After adjustment, always return the stopper lever to the
original position by turning it counterclockwise.
WARNING:
After installing a new blade and with the tool
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unplugged, always be sure that the blade does
not contact any part of the lower base when the
handle is lowered completely. If a blade makes
contact with the base it may cause kickback and
result in serious personal injury.
Stopper arm
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The lower limit position of the blade can be easily
adjusted with the stopper arm. To adjust it, rotate the
stopper arm in the direction of the arrow as shown in the
figure. Adjust the adjusting screw so that the blade stops
at the desired position when lowering the handle fully.

Adjusting the miter angle

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Push the grip so that the cams engages and turn it clockwise
until it stops. 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, turn the
grip 90° counterclockwise to lock the turn base.
CAUTION:
After changing the miter angle, always secure the
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turn base by turning the grip 90° counterclockwise.
NOTICE:
When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the
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handle fully.

Adjusting the bevel angle

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To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of the
tool counterclockwise. Push the latch lever forward as shown
in the figure fully while supporting the weight of the saw head
so as to release the pressure on the lock pin.
When tilting the carriage to the right, tilt the carriage to
the left slightly after loosening the lever and press the
releasing button. With the releasing button being
pressed, tilt the carriage to the right.
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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.
When the latch lever is pulled towards the front of the saw,
the saw blade can be locked using positive stops at the right
and left 22.5 ° and 33.9 ° angle to the base surface.
When the latch lever is pushed to the back of the saw as
shown in the figure, the saw blade can be locked at any
desired angle within the specified bevel angle range.
CAUTION:
After changing the bevel angle, always secure the
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arm by tightening the lever clockwise.
NOTICE:
When tilting the saw blade be sure the handle is
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fully raised.
When changing bevel angles, be sure to position
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the kerf boards appropriately as explained in the
"Positioning kerf boards" section.
Slide lock adjustment
Fig.15
To lock the lower slide pole, pull the lock lever towards
the front of the saw.
To lock the upper slide pole, turn the locking screw clockwise.
Switch action
For European countries
Fig.16
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a
lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, push the lever to
the left, press in the lock-off button and then pull the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that
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the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released. Do not pull the
switch trigger hard without pressing in the lock-off
button. This can cause switch breakage. Operating a
tool with a switch that does not actuate properly can lead
to loss of control and serious personal injury.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of
padlock to lock the tool off.
For all countries other than European countries
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To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that
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the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released. Do not pull the
switch trigger hard without pressing in the lock-off
button. This can cause switch breakage. Operating a
tool with a switch that does not actuate properly can lead
to loss of control and serious personal injury.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of
padlock to lock the tool off.
WARNING:
Do not use a lock with a shank or cable any
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smaller than 6.35 mm in diameter. A smaller
shank or cable may not properly lock the tool in the
off position and unintentional operation may occur
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