Stopper Arm; Adjusting The Bevel Angle; Adjusting The Miter Angle - Makita LS1018 Instruction Manual

CAUTION:
After installing a new blade, always be sure that the
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blade does not contact any part of the lower base
when the handle is lowered completely. Always do
this with the tool unplugged.

Stopper arm

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The lower limit position of the blade can be easily
adjusted with the stopper arm. To adjust it, move the
stopper arm in the direction of the arrow as shown in the
figure. Adjust the adjusting screw so that the blade stops
at the desired position when lowering the handle fully.

Adjusting the miter angle

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Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the
turn base while pressing down the lock lever. When you
have moved the grip to the position where the pointer
points to the desired angle on the miter scale, securely
tighten the grip clockwise.
CAUTION:
When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the
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handle fully.
After changing the miter angle, always secure the
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turn base by tightening the grip firmly.
1. Stopper arm
2. Adjusting screw
1. Miter scale
2. Pointer
3. Lock lever
4. Grip
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Adjusting the bevel angle

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To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of
the tool counterclockwise. Unlock the arm by pushing the
handle somewhat strongly in the direction that you intend
to tilt the saw blade.
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Tilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desired
angle on the bevel scale. Then tighten the lever
clockwise firmly to secure the arm.
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When tilting the carriage to the right, tilt the carriage to
the left slightly after loosening the lever and press the
releasing button. With the releasing button being pressed,
tilt the carriage to the right.
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Tilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desired
angle on the bevel scale. Then tighten the lever
clockwise firmly to secure the arm.
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1. Lever
1. Lever
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2. Arm
3. Pointer
4. Bevel scale
1. Lever
1. Pointer
2. Release button
3. Bevel scale