Maintenance; Adjusting The Cutting Angle; Miter Angle; Bevel Angle - Makita LS002G Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or main-
tenance. Failure to removing the battery cartridge
and switch off the tool may result in accidental start
up of the tool which may result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Always be sure that the circular
saw blade is sharp and clean for the best and saf-
est 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 the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.

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:

Miter angle

Rotate the grip counterclockwise and have the base
ready for the positive stop function using the releasing
lever. Then, loosen the screws that secure the pointer
and miter angle scale.
► 1. Grip 2. Releasing lever 3. Screw on pointer
4. Screws on miter angle scale 5. Miter angle scale
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Set the turn base to the 0° position using the positive
stop function. Square the side of the circular saw blade
with the face of the guide fence using a triangular rule
or try-square. While keeping the square, tighten the
screws on the miter angle scale. After that, align the
pointer with the 0° position in the miter angle scale and
then tighten the screw on the pointer.
► 1. Triangular rule 2. Pointer

Bevel angle

0° bevel angle
Push the carriage toward the guide fences and lock
the sliding movement with the stopper pin. Lower the
carriage fully and lock it in the lowered position with
the stopper pin. Rotate the grip dial counterclockwise,
and then turn the 0° adjusting bolt through two or three
revolutions counterclockwise to tilt the circular saw
blade to the right.
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► 1. Grip dial 2. 0° Adjusting bolt 3. Screw on the
pointer
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