Makita LS0816F - Maintaining Maximum Cutting Capacity

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5. Adjust the kerf boards so that they are close to the
sides of the saw blade teeth.
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► 1. Circular saw blade 2. Blade teeth 3. Kerf board
4. Left bevel cut 5. Straight cut
6. Tighten the front screws (do not tighten rmly).
7. Slide the carriage to the position between the front
end of the kerf boards and guide fences. Adjust the kerf
boards so that they are close to the
sides of the saw blade teeth.
8. Tighten the center screws (do not tighten rmly).
9. Push the carriage toward the guide fences fully
and then adjust the kerf boards so that they are close to
the sides of the saw blade teeth.
10. Tighten the rear screws (do not tighten rmly).
11. Release the stopper pin for handle lock and raise
the handle. Then tighten all the screws securely.
NOTICE: After setting the bevel angle, ensure
that the kerf boards are adjusted properly. Correct
adjustment of the kerf boards helps to provide proper
support of the workpiece and minimizing workpiece
tear out.
Maintaining maximum cutting
capacity
This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum
cutting capacity for a 216 mm (8-1/2") circular saw
blade.
When installing a new circular saw blade, always check
the lower limit position of the circular saw blade, and if
necessary, adjust it as follows:
1. Unplug the tool. Then, push the carriage toward
the guide fence fully and lower the handle completely.
2. Use the hex wrench (screwdriver side) to turn the
adjusting bolt until the circular saw blade comes slightly
below the cross section of the guide fence and the top
surface of the turn base.
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► 1. Adjusting bolt 2. Guide fence
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