Makita LS1216 Instruction Manual page 24

MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off
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and unplugged before attempting to perform
inspection or maintenance. Failure to unplug
and switch off the tool may result in accidental
start up of the tool which may result in serious
personal injury.
Always be sure that the blade is sharp and
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clean for the best and safest performance.
Attempting a cut with a dull and /or dirty blade may
cause kickback and result in a serious personal
injury.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
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the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
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
Push the carriage toward the guide fence and
tighten the locking screw clockwise and pull the
lock lever towards the front of the saw to secure
the carriage.
Turn the grip counterclockwise which secures the
turn base. Turn the turn base so that the pointer
points to 0° on the miter scale. Then turn the turn
base slightly clockwise and counterclockwise to
seat the turn base in the 0° miter notch. (Leave as
it is if the pointer does not point to 0°.) Loosen the
hex sockets bolts securing the guide fence using
the socket wrench.
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Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper pin. Square the
side of the blade with the face of the guide fence
using a triangular rule, try-square, etc. Then
securely tighten the hex socket bolts on the guide
fence in order starting from the right side.
1. Triangular rule
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Make sure that the pointer points to 0° on the miter
scale. If the pointer does not point to 0°, loosen
the screw which secures the pointer and adjust the
pointer so that it will point to 0°.
2. Bevel angle
Push the latch lever forward fully to release the positive
stops.
(1) 0° bevel angle
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2
3
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Push the carriage toward the guide fence
and tighten the locking screw clockwise and
pull the lock lever towards the front of the
saw to secure the carriage. Lower the handle
fully and lock it in the lowered position by
pushing in the stopper pin. Loosen the lever
at the rear of the tool.
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Turn the hex socket bolt on the right side of
the arm holder two or three revolutions
counterclockwise to tilt the blade to the right.
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1. Screw
2. Pointer
1
3. Miter scale
2
3
1. Pointer
2. Lever
3. Bevel scale
plate
1. 0
adjusting bolt
3
2. Lever
3. Latch lever
2
1
Angle