Maintenance - Makita LF1000 Instruction Manual

(1) When the width of rip is 150 mm and wider, carefully
use one hand to feed the workpiece. Use another
hand to hold the workpiece in position against the rip
fence. (Fig. 59)
(2) When the width of rip is 65 mm – 150 mm wide, use
the push stick to feed the workpiece. (Fig. 60)
(3) When the width of rip is narrower than 65 mm, the
push stick cannot be used because the push stick
will strike the blade guard. Use the auxiliary fence
and push block.
Attach the auxiliary fence to the rip fence with two
"C" clamps. (Fig. 61)
Feed the workpiece by hand until the end is about
25 mm from the front edge of the top table. Continue
to feed using the push block on the top of the auxil-
iary fence until the cut is complete. (Fig. 62)
Cross cutting (Fig. 63)
CAUTION:
• When making a crosscut, remove the rip fence from the
table.
• When cutting long or large workpieces, always provide
adequate support to the sides of the table. The support
should be at the same height as the table.
• Always keep hands away from the path of blade.
Miter gauge
Use the miter gauge for the 4 types of cutting shown in
the figure.
CAUTION:
• Secure the knob on the miter gauge carefully.
• Avoid creep of workpiece and gauge by firm work-hold-
ing arrangement, especially when cutting at an angle.
• NEVER hold or grasp the intended "cut-off" portion of
the workpiece.
Use of miter gauge (Fig. 64)
Slide the miter gauge into the thick grooves in the table.
Loosen the knob on the gauge and align to desired angle
(0° to 60°). Bring stock flush up against fence and feed
gently forward into the blade.
Auxiliary wood facing (miter gauge) (Fig. 65)
To prevent a long board from wobbling, fit the miter
gauge with an auxiliary fence board. Fasten with bolts/
nuts after drilling holes, but fasteners must not protrude
from the face board.
Carrying tool (Fig. 66)
Make sure that the tool is unplugged. For the tool just
used in the miter saw mode, secure the blade at 0° bevel
angle and the turn table at 0° miter angle. Lower the han-
dle fully and lock it in the lowered position by fully push-
ing in the stopper pin.
Carry the tool by holding the tool part shown in the figure.
(Fig. 67)
CAUTION:
• Always secure all moving portions before carrying the
tool.
• Before carrying the tool, always set up the tool in the
miter saw mode.
• Make sure that the lower blade guard C is installed on
the tool.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean for the
best and safest performance.
Adjusting the cutting angle
This tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory,
but rough handling may have affected the alignment. If
your tool is not aligned properly, perform the following:
1. Miter angle
Miter angle 0° adjusting bolts are located in four posi-
tions.
Loosen four miter angle 0° adjusting bolts by turning
counterclockwise from the underside of the table.
(Fig. 68)
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered posi-
tion by pulling and rotating the stopper pin to the angle
of 90° clockwise. Square the side of the blade with the
face of the guide fence using a triangular rule, try-
square, etc. Then securely tighten the four adjusting
bolts on the sub arm from the underside of the table.
Make sure that the pointer points to 0° on the miter
scale. If not so, adjust the pointer position by loosen-
ing the screw securing the pointer. After adjusting it,
securely tighten the screw. (Fig. 69)
2. Bevel angle
(1) 0° bevel angle
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pulling and rotating the stopper pin to
the angle of 90° clockwise. Loosen the lever at
the rear of the tool.
Turn, from the underside of the table, the 0° bevel
angle adjusting bolt on the right side of the sub
arm two or three revolutions counterclockwise to
tilt the blade to the right. (Fig. 70)
Carefully square the side of the blade with the top
surface of the turn table using the triangular rule,
try-square, etc. by turning the 0° bevel angle
adjusting bolt clockwise. (Fig. 71)
Make sure that the pointer on the turn table point
to 0° on the bevel scale on the arm. If it does not
point to 0°, loosen the screw which secures the
pointer and adjust the pointer so that it will point
to 0°.
(2) 45° bevel angle
Adjust the 45° bevel angle only after performing
0° bevel angle adjustment. To adjust left 45° bevel
angle, loosen the lever and tilt the blade to the left
fully. Make sure that the pointer on the arm points
to 45° on the bevel scale on the arm. If the pointer
does not point to 45°, turn, from the underside of
the table, the 45° bevel angle adjusting bolt on the
left side of the sub arm until the pointer points to
45°. (Fig. 72)
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