Makita LS1017 Instruction Manual page 7

Stopper arm
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The lower limit position of the blade can be easily
adjusted with the stopper arm. To adjust it, move 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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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
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handle fully.
After changing the miter angle, always secure the
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turn base by tightening the grip firmly.
Adjusting the bevel angle
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To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of
the tool counterclockwise. Unlock the arm by pushing the
handle somewhat strongly in the direction that you intend
to tilt the saw blade.
1. Stopper arm
2. Adjusting screw
1. Miter scale
2. Pointer
3. Lock lever
4. Grip
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1. Lever
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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.
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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.
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.
When changing bevel angles, be sure to position
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the kerf boards appropriately as explained in the
"Positioning kerf boards" section.
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1. Lever
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2. Arm
3. Pointer
4. Bevel scale
1. Lever
1. Pointer
2. Release button
3. Bevel scale