Makita LS002G Instruction Manual

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36 ENGLISHMAINTENANCEWARNING: Always be sure that the tool isswitched off and the battery cartridge is removedbefore attempting to perform inspection or main-tenance. Failure to removing the battery cartridgeand switch off the tool may result in accidental startup of the tool which may result in serious personalinjury.WARNING: Always be sure that the circularsaw blade is sharp and clean for the best and saf-est performance. Attempting a cut with a dull and /ordirty blade may cause kickback and result in a seriouspersonal injury.NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation orcracks may result.To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment shouldbe performed by Makita Authorized or Factory ServiceCenters, always using Makita replacement parts.Adjusting the cutting angleThis tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory,but rough handling may have affected the alignment. Ifyour tool is not aligned properly, perform the following:Miter angleRotate the grip counterclockwise and have the baseready for the positive stop function using the releasinglever. Then, loosen the screws that secure the pointerand miter angle scale.12345► 1. Grip 2. Releasing lever 3. Screw on pointer4. Screws on miter angle scale 5. Miter angle scaleSet the turn base to the 0° position using the positivestop function. Square the side of the circular saw bladewith the face of the guide fence using a triangular ruleor try-square. While keeping the square, tighten thescrews on the miter angle scale. After that, align thepointer with the 0° position in the miter angle scale andthen tighten the screw on the pointer.12► 1. Triangular rule 2. PointerBevel angle0° bevel anglePush the carriage toward the guide fences and lockthe sliding movement with the stopper pin. Lower thecarriage fully and lock it in the lowered position withthe stopper pin. Rotate the grip dial counterclockwise,and then turn the 0° adjusting bolt through two or threerevolutions counterclockwise to tilt the circular sawblade to the right.123► 1. Grip dial 2. 0° Adjusting bolt 3. Screw on thepointer