Carrying Tool; Adjusting The Cutting Angle; Maintenance - Makita LF1000 Instruction Manual

Carrying tool

► 1. Stopper pin
Make sure that the tool is unplugged. For the tool just
used in the miter saw mode, secure the blade at 0°
bevel angle and the turn table at 0° miter angle. Lower
the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by
fully pushing in the stopper pin.
Carry the tool by holding the tool part shown in the
figure.
► 1. Tool part to be held carrying
CAUTION:
• Always secure all moving portions before carry-
ing the tool.
• Before carrying the tool, always set up the tool
in the miter saw mode.
• Make sure that the lower blade guard C is
installed on the tool.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean
for the best and safest performance.

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:
1. Miter angle
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Miter angle 0° adjusting bolts are located in four
positions.
Loosen four miter angle 0° adjusting bolts by
turning counterclockwise from the underside of
the table.
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pulling and rotating the stopper pin to
the angle of 90° clockwise. Square the side of the
blade with the face of the guide fence using a tri-
angular rule, try-square, etc. Then securely tighten
the four adjusting bolts on the sub arm from the
1 underside of the table. Make sure that the pointer
points to 0° on the miter scale. If not so, adjust the
pointer position by loosening the screw securing
the pointer. After adjusting it, securely tighten the
screw.
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► 1. triangular rule 2. Saw blade 3. Guide fence
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