Makita LS1040 Instruction Manual

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9Kerf boardThis tool is provided with the kerf board in the turn base tominimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. If the kerf groovehas not yet been cut in the kerf board by the factory, youshould cut the groove before actually using the tool to cut aworkpiece. Switch on the tool and lower the blade gently tocut a groove in the kerf board.Maintaining maximum cutting capacityThis tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum cuttingcapacity for a 255 mm (10”) saw blade.When installing a new blade, always check the lower limitposition of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as follows:First, unplug the tool. Lower the handle completely. Use thesocket wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until the periphery ofthe blade extends slightly below the top surface of the turnbase at the point where the front face of the guide fencemeets the top surface of the turn base.With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while hold-ing the handle all the way down to be sure that the bladedoes not contact any part of the lower base. Re-adjustslightly, if necessary.CAUTION:• After installing a new blade, always be sure that theblade does not contact any part of the lower base whenthe handle is lowered completely. Always do this with thetool unplugged.Adjusting the miter angleLoosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the turnbase while pressing down the lock lever. When you havemoved the grip to the position where the pointer points to thedesired angle on the miter scale, securely tighten the gripclockwise.CAUTION:• When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the handlefully.1. Kerf board2. Turn base1 20022561. Socket wrench2. Adjusting bolt1. Top surface ot turn base2. Periphery of blade3. Guide fence120022572130015401. Pointer2. Lock lever3. Grip4. Miter scale1234001778

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