Adjusting The Miter Angle; Fence Plate; Switch Action - Makita LS1440 Instruction Manual

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1. Top surface ot turn base
2. Periphery of blade
3. Guide fence
1. Pointer
2. Latch spring
3. Miter scale
4. Grip
1. Lock-off button
2. Switch trigger
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With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while hold-
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ing the handle all the way down to be sure that the blade
does not contact any part of the lower base. Re-adjust
slightly, if necessary.
After adjusting, tighten the hex nut with the wrench while
carefully holding the adjusting bolt in position with the screw-
driver.
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CAUTION:
• After installing a new blade, always be sure that the
blade does not contact any part of the lower base when
the handle is lowered completely. Always do this with the
tool unplugged.

Adjusting the miter angle

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Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the turn
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base while pressing down the lock lever. When you have
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moved the grip to the position where the pointer points to the
desired angle on the miter scale, securely tighten the grip
clockwise.
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CAUTION:
• When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the handle
fully.
• After changing the miter angle, always secure the turn
base by tightening the grip firmly.

Fence plate

The fence plate is designed to prevent smaller cutting scraps
from jamming inside the blade case. The fence plate moves
right or left automatically as the turn base is rotated.

Switch action

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CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released.
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• When not using the tool, remove the lock-off button and
store it in a secure place. This prevents unauthorized
operation.
• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing in the
lock-off button. This can cause switch breakage.