Makita LS1040 Instruction Manual page 19

MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform
inspection or maintenance.
WARN I NG :
Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean for the best and safest performance.
Alignment for squareness
This tool was carefully adjusted and aligned for squareness of cut at the factory, but rough
handling may have affected the alignment. If your tool is not aligned properly, perform the
following.
1)
Miter angle
Loosen the grip and set the turn base at zero degrees by turning the turn base. Tighten
the grip securely and loosen the hex bolts on the guide fence. Square the side of the
blade with the face of the guide fence using a triangular rule, try-square, etc. by moving
the right side of the guide fence. Then securely tighten the hex bolts on the guide fence
in the order indicated in the figure.
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Hex. bolt
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2) Bevel angle
a) 0" bevel angle
Loosen the lever
a t
the rear of the
tool. Loosen the hex nut and turn the
hex bolt (A) two or three revolutions
clockwise
so
that the blade tilts to
the right.
Lever
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