Makita LS002G Instruction Manual page 37

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.
► Fig.70: 1. Grip dial 2. 0° Adjusting bolt 3. Screw on
the pointer
Carefully square the side of the circular saw blade with
the top surface of the turn base using the triangular rule,
try-square, etc. by turning the 0° adjusting bolt clock-
wise. Then tighten the grip dial firmly to secure the 0°
angle you have set.
► Fig.71: 1. Triangular rule 2. Saw blade 3. Top sur-
face of turn base
Check if the side of the circular saw blade squares with
the top surface of the turn base once again. Loosen the
screw on the pointer and then align the pointer with the
0° position in the bevel angle scale and then tighten the
screw.
45° bevel angle
NOTICE:
Before adjusting the 45° bevel angle,
finish 0° bevel angle adjustment.
Loosen the grip dial and tilt the carriage fully to the side
that you want to check. Check if the pointer indicates
the 45° position in the bevel angle scale.
► Fig.72: 1. Grip dial
If the pointer does not indicate the 45° position, align it
with the 45° position by turning the 45° adjusting bolt.
► Fig.73: 1. Right 45° adjusting bolt 2. Left 45° adjust-
ing bolt
Cleaning the lamp lens
NOTICE:
Do not remove the screw which
secures the lens. If the lens does not come out,
loosen the screw further.
NOTICE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the
lens of the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens
of lamp, or it may lower the illumination.
NOTICE:
Do not use solvents or any petro-
leum-based cleaners on the lens.
The LED light becomes hard to see as the lens for the
light gets dirty. Clean the lens at regular intervals.
Remove the battery cartridge. Loosen the screw and
pull out the lens. Clean the lens gently with a damp soft
cloth.
► Fig.74: 1. Screw 2. Lens
After use
After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the tool
with a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guard clean
according to the directions in the previously mentioned
in the section for the blade guard. Lubricate the sliding
portions with machine oil to prevent rust.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
WARNING:
attachments are recommended for use with your
Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of
any other accessories or attachments may result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING:
or attachment for its stated purpose. Misuse of
an accessory or attachment may result in serious
personal injury.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
• Carbide-tipped saw blades
• Vertical vise
• Horizontal vise
• Dust bag
• Triangular rule
• Hex wrench
• Wireless unit
• Stand sets
• Makita genuine battery and charger
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They may
differ from country to country.
37 ENGLISH
These Makita accessories or
Only use the Makita accessory