Makita LS1216 Instruction Manual page 25

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Carefully square the side of the blade with
the top surface of the turn base using the
triangular rule, try-square, etc. by turning the
hex socket bolt on the right side of the arm
holder clockwise. Then tighten the lever
securely.
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Make sure that the pointers on the arm
holder point to 0° on the bevel scale plate on
the arm. If they do not point to 0°, loosen the
screws which secure the pointers and adjust
them so that they will point to 0°.
(2) 45° bevel angle
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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 holder points to
45° on the bevel scale on the arm. If the
pointer does not point to 45°, turn the left 45°
bevel angle adjusting bolt on the side of the
arm until the pointer points to 45°.
To adjust right 45° bevel angle, perform the
same procedure described above.
1. Triangular rule
2. Saw blade
3. Top surface of
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turn table
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1. Bevel scale
plate
2. Pointer
1. Pointer
2. Scale plate
3. Left 45 bevel
angle adjusting
bolt
4. Right 45
bevel angle
adjusting bolt
Adjustment of the laser line position
For models LS1216L and LS1216FL only
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WARNING:
Since the tool must be plugged in while
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adjusting the laser line, special care must be
taken to not switch on the tool. Accidental start
up of the tool may result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Never look directly into the laser beam. Direct
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eye exposure to the beam could cause serious
damage to the eyes.
LASER RADIATION
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Do not stare into beam.
NOTICE:
Beware that impacts to the tool may cause the
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laser line to be misaligned or may cause damage
to the laser, shortening its life.
Adjusting the laser line for the left side of the blade.
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1. Screw to change the movable range of the adjusting
screw
2. Adjusting screw
3. Hex wrench
4. Laser line
5. Saw blade
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1. Workpiece
2. Laser line
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1. Vertical vise
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