Makita LS1018 Instruction Manual

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20screw which secures the pointer and adjust thepointer so that it will point to 0°.2. Bevel angle(1) 0° bevel angleFig.47Push the carriage toward the guide fenceand tighten the locking screw to secure thecarriage. Lower the handle fully and lock it inthe lowered position by pushing in thestopper pin. Loosen the lever at the rear ofthe tool.Fig.48Turn the hex bolt on the right side of the armtwo or three revolutions counterclockwise totilt the blade to the right.Fig.49Carefully square the side of the blade with thetop surface of the turn base using thetriangular rule, try-square, etc. by turning thehex bolt on the right side of the arm clockwise.Then tighten the lever securely.Fig.50Make sure that the pointer on the arm point to0° on the bevel scale on the arm holder. Ifthey do not point to 0°, loosen the screwwhich secure the pointer and adjust it so thatit will point to 0°.(2) 45° bevel angleFig.51Adjust the 45° bevel angle only afterperforming 0° bevel angle adjustment. Toadjust left 45° bevel angle, loosen the leverand tilt the blade to the left fully. Make surethat the pointer on the arm points to 45° onthe bevel scale on the arm holder. If thepointer does not point to 45°, turn the 45°bevel angle adjusting bolt on the right side ofthe arm holder until the pointer points to 45°.To adjust the right 45° bevel angle, performthe same procedure as that described above.Fig.52Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.Replace when they wear down to 3 mm in length. Keepthe carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the sametime. Use only identical carbon brushes.Fig.53Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Takeout the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones andsecure the brush holder caps.After use• After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to thetool with a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guardclean according to the directions in the previouslycovered section titled "Blade guard". Lubricate thesliding portions with machine oil to prevent rust.• When storing the tool, pull the carriage toward youfully.To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,any other maintenance or adjustment should beperformed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, alwaysusing Makita replacement parts.ACCESSORIESWARNING:• These Makita accessories or attachments arerecommended for use with your Makita toolspecified in this manual. The use of any otheraccessories or attachments may result in seriouspersonal injury.• Only use the Makita accessory or attachmentfor its stated purpose. Misuse of an accessory orattachment may result in serious personal injury.If you need any assistance for more details regardingthese accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.• Steel & Carbide-tipped saw bladesMiter saw blades For smooth and precise cutting in various materials.Combination General purpose blade for fast and smooth rip,crosscuts and miters.Crosscutting For smoother cross grain cuts. Slices cleanlyagainst the grain.Fine cross cuts For sand-free cuts cleanly against the grain.Non-ferrous metalsmiter saw bladesFor miters in aluminum, copper, brass, tubing,and other non-ferrous metals.006526• Sub-fence R• Vise assembly (Horizontal vise)• Vertical vise• Socket wrench with hex wrench on its other end• Holder• Dust bag• Elbow• Triangular rule

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