Makita LS004G Instruction Manual page 29

Adjusting the miter angle
CAUTION:
After changing the miter angle,
always secure the turn base by returning the lock/
releasing lever to a locked position and tightening
the grip firmly.
NOTICE:
When turning the turn base, be sure to
raise the handle fully.
1. Rotate the grip counterclockwise. Then press and
hold down the lock lever into an unlocked position.
2.
Hold and swing the grip from side to side to turn
the turn base.
3. Align the pointer with your desired angle on the
miter angle scale.
4. Release the lock lever and tighten the grip.
► Fig.25: 1. Grip 2. Lock lever 3. Pointer 4. Miter
angle scale
Positive stop function
This miter saw employs positive stop function. You can
set 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45°, and 60° right/left miter
angle quickly.
1. Rotate the grip counterclockwise
2.
Press and hold down the lock lever in an unlocked
position.
3. Turn the turn base close to your desired positive
stop angle and release the lock lever.
4. Turn the turn base at your desired positive stop
angle until it is secured.
5. Tighten the grip.
► Fig.26: 1. Grip 2. Lock lever 3. Positive stop angle
NOTE: To set the turn base free from the positive stop
function, press down the releasing lever. The turn
base can be moved freely without holding down the
lock lever. Swing the grip to turn the turn base to your
desired angle, and then tighten the grip.
► Fig.27: 1. Releasing lever
Adjusting the bevel angle
CAUTION:
After changing the bevel angle,
always secure the arm by tightening the knob on
the slide pole clockwise.
NOTICE:
Always remove the upper guide fences
and vertical vise before adjusting the bevel angle.
NOTICE:
When tilting the circular saw blade, be
sure that the carriage is fully raised.
NOTICE:
When changing bevel angles, be sure
to reposition the kerf boards appropriately as
explained in the section for positioning kerf
boards.
NOTICE:
Do not tighten the knob on the slide
pole too hard. Doing so may cause malfunction of
the locking mechanism of the bevel angle.
Tilting the circular saw blade to the
left
1. Rotate the knob on the slide pole
counterclockwise.
► Fig.28: 1. Knob
2. Pull and raise the latch lever up to allow free
movement of the carriage arm.
► Fig.29: 1. Latch lever
3. Hold the handle and tilt the carriage to the left.
4. Align the pointer with your desired angle on the
bevel angle scale.
5. Tighten the knob clockwise to secure the carriage
arm.
► Fig.30: 1. Knob 2. Handle 3. Pointer 4. Bevel angle
scale
Tilting the circular saw blade to the
right
1. Rotate the knob on the slide pole
counterclockwise.
2. Hold the handle and tilt the carriage to the left
slightly.
3. Tilt the carriage to the right while pressing the
releasing button for right side bevel angle.
4. Align the pointer with your desired angle on the
bevel angle scale.
5. Tighten the knob clockwise to secure the carriage
arm.
► Fig.31: 1. Knob 2. Handle 3. Releasing button for
right side bevel angle 4. Bevel angle scale
Tilting the circular saw blade using
positive stop function
This miter saw employs positive stop function. You can
set 22.5° and 33.9° angle to both right and left quickly.
1. Rotate the knob on the slide pole
counterclockwise.
2. Tilt the carriage close to your desired positive stop
angle while raising the latch lever up.
3.
Set the latch lever in a horizontal position.
4.
Tilt the carriage at your desired positive stop angle
until it is secured.
5. To change the angle, pull the latch lever towards
the front of the tool, and then re-tilt the carriage.
6. Tighten the knob clockwise to secure the carriage
arm.
► Fig.32: 1. Knob 2. Latch lever
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