Makita LS0816F Instruction Manual page 9

Cleaning
If the transparent blade guard becomes dirty, or saw-
dust adheres to the transparent blade guard in such
a way that the circular saw blade and/or workpiece is
no longer easily visible, unplug the tool and clean the
guard carefully with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents
or any petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic guard
because this may cause damage to the guard.
Follow the step-by-step instructions listed on how to
prepare for cleaning.
1.
Make sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged.
2. Turn the hex socket bolt counterclockwise using
the supplied hex wrench with holding the center cover.
3. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
4. When cleaning is complete, return the center
cover and tighten the hex socket bolt by performing the
steps above in reverse.
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Fig.9
► 1. Hex wrench 2. Hex socket bolt 3. Center cover
4. Blade guard
WARNING:
Do not remove spring holding
blade guard. If guard becomes damaged in course
of time or UV light exposure, contact a Makita ser-
vice center for replacement. DO NOT DEFEAT OR
REMOVE GUARD.
Positioning kerf boards
This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn
base to minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. The
kerf boards are factory adjusted so that the circular saw
blade does not contact the kerf boards. Before use,
adjust the kerf boards as follows:
1. Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Then, loosen
all the screws (three each on left and right) securing the
kerf boards.
Fig.10
► 1. Kerf board 2. Screw
2. Re-tighten them only to the extent that the kerf
boards can still be easily moved by hand.
3.
Lower the handle fully, then lock the handle in the
lowered position with the stopper pin.
4. Loosen thumb screw on the arm which secures
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the sliding movement of the carriage.
Pull the carriage toward you fully.
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Fig.11
► 1. Thumb screw 2. Arm
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