Makita LS1040 Instruction Manual page 10

Kerf
board
This tool is provided with the kerf board in
the turn base. If the kerf groove has not yet
been cut in the kerf board by the factory,
you should cut the groove before actually
using the tool to cut a workpiece. Switch
on the tool and lower the blade gently to
cut a groove in the kerf board.
Maintaining maximum cutting capacity
Unplug the tool before any adjustment is attempted.
This tool is factory adjusted to provide the max. cutting capacity for a 255 mm (IO") saw
blade. When the diameter of the blade has been reduced due to sharpening, adjust the
depth adjusting bolt by turning
it
with the socket wrench. The saw blade is lowered by
turning the depth adjusting bolt counterclockwise and raised by turning it clockwise. Adjust
so that when the handle is in the fully lowered position, there will be a distance of about
130 mm (5-1/8") from the front face of the guide fence to the point where the front edge
of the blade enters the kerf. With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while hold-
ing the handle all the way down. Be sure that the blade does not contact any part of the
lower base when the handle is lowered completely.
Socket wrench
130
m m
I
15118'1
Positioning for adjusting the miter angle
Loosen the grip by turning counterclock-
wise. Turn the turn base while pressing
down the latch spring. When you have
moved the grip to the position where the
pointer indicates the desired angle on the
miter scale, securely tighten the grip clock-
wise.
CAUTION:
When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the handle fully.
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