Makita LS800D Instruction Manual page 13

Positioning kerf board (Fig. 13 & 14)
This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the
turn base. The kerf boards are factory adjusted so
that the saw blade does not contact the kerf boards.
Before use, adjust the kerf boards as follows:
First, remove the battery cartridge. Loosen the all
screws (2 each on left and right) securing the kerf
boards. Re-tighten them to the extent that the kerf
boards can be easily moved by hand. Lower the
handle fully and push in the stopper pin to lock the
handle in the lowered position. Adjust the kerf boards
so that the kerf boards just contact the sides of blade
teeth slightly. Tighten the screws (do not tighten
firmly). After adjusting the kerf boards, release the
stopper pin and raise the handle. Then tighten the all
screws securely.
CAUTION:
After changing the bevel angle, always readjust the
kerf boards as described above.
Maintaining maximum cutting capacity
(Fig. 15 & 16)
This tool is factory adjusted to provide the max.
cutting capacity for a 216 mm saw blade. When using
a saw blade other than 216 mm saw blade, adjust the
lower limit position of the blade as follows:
First, remove the battery cartridge. Lower the handle
completely. Use the socket wrench to turn the adjust-
ing bolt until the periphery of 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 battery
cartridge removed, 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 the
blade does not contact any part of the lower base
when the handle is lowered completely. Always do
this with the battery cartridege removed.
Positioning for adjusting the miter angle
(Fig. 17)
The turn base turns up to 52° to the left and right.
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
handle fully.
• After changing the miter angle, always secure the
turn base by tightening the grip firmly.
Positioning for adjusting the bevel angle
(Fig. 18 & 19)
The saw blade tilts up to 45° to the left. To adjust the
bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of the
tool. Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw
blade until the pointer points to the desired angle on
the bevel scale. Tighten the lever to secure the arm.
CAUTION:
• When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the
handle fully.
• After changing the bevel angle, always secure the
arm by tightening the lever.
Securing workpiece
WARNING:
It is extremely important to always secure the work-
piece properly and tightly with the vise. Failure to do
so can cause the tool to be damaged and/or the
workpiece to be destroyed. PERSONAL INJURY MAY
ALSO RESULT. Also, after a cutting operation, DO
NOT raise the blade until the blade has come to a
complete stop.
1. Vertical vise (Fig. 20)
The vertical vise can be installed in two positions
on either the left or right side of the guide fence, or
the holder assembly (optional accessory). Insert
the vise rod into the hole in the guide fence or the
holder assembly and tighten the screw to secure
the vise rod. (Note: When using the holder assem-
bly, install it on the holder as shown in Fig. 20.)
Position the vise arm according to the thickness
and shape of the workpiece and secure the vise
arm by tightening the screw.
Make sure that no part of the tool contacts
the vise when lowering the handle fully. If some
part contacts the vise, re-position the vise. Press
the workpiece flat against the guide fence and the
turn base. Position the workpiece at the desired
cutting position and secure it firmly by tightening
the vise knob. The maximum thickness of work-
pieces which can be secured by the vertical vise is
61 mm.
2. Horizontal vise (optional accessory)
(Fig. 21 & 22)
The horizontal vise can be installed on either the
left or right side of the base. By turning the vise
knob counterclocwise, the screw is released and
the vise shaft can be moved rapidly in and out. To
grip workpieces, turn the vise knob gently clock-
wise until the projection reaches its topmost posi-
tion, then fasten securely. If the vise knob is forced
in or pulled out while being turned clockwise, the
projection may stop at an angle. In this case, turn
the vise knob back counterclockwise until the
screw is released, before turning again gently
clockwise. The maximum width of workpieces
which can be secured by the horizontal vise is
122 mm.
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