Positioning Kerf Boards - Makita LS1211 Instruction Manual

Positioning kerf boards
This tool is provided with kerf boards in the turn base. The kerf boards are factory-adjusted
so that the saw blade does not contact the kerf boards. Before use, adjust the kerf boards
as follows:
First unplug the tool. Loosen the a l l screws
(2 each on left and right) which secure the
kerf boards. Retighten them t o the extent
that the kerf boards can be easily moved by
hand. Loosen the clamp screw on the arm.
Pull the carriage toward you fully and
lower the handle
fully.
Adjust the kerf
boards so that the kerf boards just contact
the sides of blade teeth slightly. Tighten
the front screws (do not tighten firmly).
Push the carriage toward the guide fence
fully and adjust the kerf boards
so
that the
kerf boards just contact the sides of blade teeth slightly. Tighten the rear screws (do not
tighten firmly). After adjusting the kerf boards, tighten the a l l screws securely.
Kerf board
Left bevel
cut Straight cut
Right bevel cut
CAUTION:
After changing the bevel angle, always readjust the kerf boards as described above.
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