Makita LS1018, Instruction Manual

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screw which secures the pointer and adjust the
pointer so that it will point to 0°.
2. Bevel angle
(1) 0° bevel angle
Fig.47
Push the carriage toward the guide fence
and tighten the locking screw to secure the
carriage. Lower the handle fully and lock it in
the lowered position by pushing in the
stopper pin. Loosen the lever at the rear of
the tool.
Fig.48
Turn the hex bolt on the right side of the arm
two or three revolutions counterclockwise to
tilt the blade to the right.
Fig.49
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 bolt on the right side of the arm clockwise.
Then tighten the lever securely.
Fig.50
Make sure that the pointer on the arm point to
0° on the bevel scale on the arm holder. If
they do not point to 0°, loosen the screw
which secure the pointer and adjust it so that
it will point to 0°.
(2) 45° bevel angle
Fig.51
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 points to 45° on
the bevel scale on the arm holder. If the
pointer does not point to 45°, turn the 45°
bevel angle adjusting bolt on the right side of
the arm holder until the pointer points to 45°.
To adjust the right 45° bevel angle, perform
the same procedure as that described above.
Fig.52
Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace when they wear down to 3 mm in length. Keep
the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same
time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
Fig.53
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take
out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and
secure the brush holder caps.
After use
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After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the
tool with a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guard
clean according to the directions in the previously
covered section titled "Blade guard". Lubricate the
sliding portions with machine oil to prevent rust.
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When storing the tool, pull the carriage toward you
fully.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES
WARNING:
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These Makita accessories or attachments are
recommended for use with your Makita tool
specified in this manual.
The use of any other
accessories or attachments may result in serious
personal injury.
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Only use the Makita accessory or attachment
for its stated purpose.
Misuse of an accessory or
attachment may result in serious personal injury.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
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Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades
M i ter s a w bl ade s Fo r s m oo th and p re cis e cu tt i ng i n var ious mater i a ls.
Co m bi nat io n
G enera l pu r pos e bl ade f o r fa s t and s m oo th r ip,
c r osscu t s and m i ter s.
C r osscu tt i ng
Fo r s m oo ther c r oss gra i n cu t s. Slic e s cl ean ly
aga i n s t the gra i n .
Fi ne c r oss cu t s Fo r s and - free cu t s cl ean ly aga i n s t the gra i n .
No n - ferr ous meta ls
m i ter s a w bl ade s
Fo r m i ter s i n a lu m i n u m , copp er , b ra ss, t ubi ng ,
and o ther n o n - ferr ous meta ls.
006526
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Sub-fence R
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Vise assembly (Horizontal vise)
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Vertical vise
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Socket wrench with hex wrench on its other end
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Holder
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Dust bag
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Elbow
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Triangular rule