Makita LS1016 Instruction Manual page 9

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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.
When the latch lever is pulled towards the front of the
saw, the saw blade can be locked using positive stops
at the right and left 22.5 ° and 33.9 ° angle to the base
surface.
When the latch lever is pushed to the back of the saw as
shown in the figure, the saw blade can be locked at any
desired angle within the specified bevel angle range.
CAUTION:
After changing the bevel angle, always secure the
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arm by tightening the lever clockwise.
NOTICE:
When tilting the saw blade be sure the handle is
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fully raised.
When changing bevel angles, be sure to position
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the kerf boards appropriately as explained in the
"Positioning kerf boards" section.
Slide lock adjustment
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To lock the lower slide pole, pull the lock lever towards
the front of the saw.
To lock the upper slide pole, turn the locking screw
clockwise.
1. Scale plate
2. Release button
3. Pointer
4. Latch lever
1. Lock lever
2. Locking screw
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Switch action
For European countries
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To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a
lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, push the lever to
the left, press in the lock-off button and then pull the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that
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the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released. Do not pull the
switch trigger hard without pressing in the lock-off
button. This can cause switch breakage. Operating a
tool with a switch that does not actuate properly can lead
to loss of control and serious personal injury.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of
padlock to lock the tool off.
For all countries other than European countries
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To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to
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see that the switch trigger actuates properly
and returns to the "OFF" position when
released. Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This
can cause switch breakage. Operating a tool with
a switch that does not actuate properly can lead to
loss of control and serious personal injury.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of
padlock to lock the tool off.
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1. Lock-off button
2. Switch trigger
3. Lever
4. Hole for padlock
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1. Switch trigger
2. Lock-off button
3. Hole for padlock
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