Makita LS1219/1 - Maintenance; Bevel Angle; Adjusting the Cutting Angle; Miter Angle

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WARNING: Stopper pin for carriage elevation
is for carrying and storage purposes only and not
for any cutting operations. The use of the stopper
pin for cutting operations may cause unexpected
movement of the saw blade resulting in kickback and
seriouspersonalinjury.
CAUTION: Always secure all moving portions
before carrying the tool. If portions of the tool move
or slide while being carried, loss of control or balance
mayoccurandresultinpersonalinjury.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off 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 per-
sonalinjury.
WARNING: Always be sure that the blade is
sharp and clean for the best and safest perfor-
mance. 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 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:
Miter angle
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position
by the stopper pin. Push the carriage toward the guide
fence. Loosen the grip and the screws which secure the
pointer and miter angle scale.
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►1. Screw on pointer 2. Screws on miter angle scale
3. Miter scale
Set the turn base to the 0° position using the positive
stop function. Square the side of the blade with the face
of the guide fence using a triangular rule or try-square.
While keeping the square, tighten the screws on the
miter angle scale. After that, align the pointers (both
right and left) with the 0° position in the miter angle
scale and then tighten the screw on the pointer.
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►1. Triangular rule
Bevel angle
0° bevel angle
Push the carriage toward the guide fence and lock the
sliding movement by the stopper pin. Lower the handle
fully and lock it in the lowered position by the stopper
pinandthenloosentheknob.Turnthe0°adjusting
bolt two or three revolutions counterclockwise to tilt the
blade to the right.
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►1.0°Adjustingbolt2. Screw
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0°adjustingboltclockwise.
Thentightentheknobrmlytosecurethe0°angleyou
have set.