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Carefully square the side of the circular saw 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 lever firmly to secure the 0°
angle you have set.
1
2
3
►
1.
Triangular rule
2.
Saw blade
3.
Top surface of
turn base
Check if the side of the circular saw blade squares with
the turn base surface once again. Loosen the screw on
the pointer. Align the pointer with 0° position in the bevel
angle scale and then tighten the screw.
45° bevel angle
NOTICE:
Before adjusting the 45° bevel angle,
finish 0° bevel angle adjustment.
Loosen the lever and fully tilt the carriage to the side
that you want to check. Check if the pointer indicates
the 45° position in the bevel angle scale.
If the pointer does not indicate the 45° position, align it
with 45° position by turning the adjusting bolt.
1
2
►
1.
Left 45° adjusting bolt
2.
Right 45° adjusting bolt
Adjusting the laser line position
WARNING:
The battery cartridge must be
installed while adjusting the laser line. Take extra care
not to switch on the tool during adjustment.
Accidental
start up of the tool may result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Never look directly into the laser
beam.
Direct eye exposure to the beam could cause
serious damage to your eyes.
NOTICE:
Check the position of laser line regu-
larly for accuracy.
NOTICE:
Beware that impacts to the tool.
It may
cause the laser line to be misaligned or may cause
damage to the laser, shortening its life.
NOTICE:
Have the tool repaired by a Makita autho-
rized service center for any failure on the laser unit.
The movable range of laser line is decided by the range
adjustment screws on both sides. Perform following
procedures to alter the laser line position.
1.
Remove the battery cartridge.
2.
Draw a cutting line on the workpiece and place it
on the turn base. At this time, do not secure the work-
piece with a vise or similar securing device.
3.
Lower the carriage and align the cutting line with
the circular saw blade.
4.
Return the carriage to the original position and secure
the workpiece with the vertical vise so that the workpiece
does not move from the position you have determined.
