Makita LS1214 Instruction Manual

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29Carrying toolMake sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade at 0°bevel angle and the turn base at right miter angle fully.Secure the slide poles after pulling the carriage toward youfully. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered positionby pushing in the stopper pin.Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base asshown in the figure. If you remove the holders, dust bag, etc.,you can carry the tool more easily.CAUTION:• Always secure all moving portions before carrying thetool.• Stopper pin is for carrying and storage purposes onlyand not for any cutting operations.MAINTENANCE CAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before attempting to perform inspection ormaintenance.WARNING:• Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean for thebest and safest performance.Adjusting the cutting angleThis tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory, butrough handling may have affected the alignment. If your toolis not aligned properly, perform the following:1. Miter anglePush the carriage toward the guide fence and tighten theknob to secure the carriage.Loosen the grip which secures the turn base. Turn theturn base so that the pointer points to 0° on the miterscale. Then turn the turn base slightly clockwise andcounterclockwise to seat the turn base in the 0° miternotch. (Leave as it is if the pointer does not point to 0°.)Loosen the hex bolts securing the guide fence using thesocket wrench.1. Stopper pin10015640020251. Guide fence2. Hex bolts12001566