Makita LS0716FL, Instruction Manual

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Positioning kerf board
This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn base to minimize tearing
on the exit side of a cut. The kerf boards are factory adjusted so that the saw
blade does not contact the kerf boards. Before use, adjust the kerf boards as
follows:
First, unplug the tool. Loosen all the screws (2 each on left and right) securing
the kerf boards. Re-tighten them only to the extent that the kerf boards can still
be easily moved by hand. Lower the handle fully and push in the stopper pin to
lock the handle in the lowered position. Loosen two clamp screws which
secure the slide poles. Pull the carriage toward you fully. Adjust the kerf boards
so that the kerf boards just contact the sides of the blade teeth. Tighten the
front screws (do not tighten firmly). Push the carriage toward the guide fence
fully and adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards just contact the sides of
blade teeth. Tighten the rear screws (do not tighten firmly).
After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stopper pin and raise the handle.
Then tighten all the screws securely.
CAUTION:
• Before and after changing the bevel angle, always adjust the kerf boards
as described above.
1. Clamp screws
2. Kerf board
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1. Saw blade 2. Kerf board
3. Left bevel cut 4. Straight cut
5. Right bevel cut
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