Makita LXSL01 Instruction Manual

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7In the interest of your personal safety, always maintainthe blade guard in good condition. Any irregularoperation of the blade guard should be correctedimmediately. Check to assure spring loaded return actionof guard.WARNING:• Never use the tool if the blade guard or springare damaged, faulty or removed. Operation ofthe tool with a damaged, faulty or removed guardmay result in serious personal injury.If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or sawdustadheres to it in such a way that the blade and/orworkpiece is no longer easily visible, remove the batterycartridge and clean the guard carefully with a damp cloth.Do not use solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners onthe plastic guard because this may cause damage to theguard.If the blade guard becomes dirty and needs to becleaned for proper operation follow the steps below:With the tool switched off and the battery cartridgeremoved, use the supplied socket wrench to loosen thehex bolt holding the center cover. Loosen the hex bolt byturning it counterclockwise and raise the blade guard andcenter cover. With the blade guard so positioned,cleaning can be more completely and efficientlyaccomplished. When cleaning is complete reverseprocedure above and secure bolt. Do not remove springholding blade guard. If guard becomes damaged throughage or UV light exposure, contact a Makita service centerfor a new guard. DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVEGUARD.1011239Positioning kerf board120112401 234 5001800This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn baseto minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. The kerfboards are factory adjusted so that the saw blade doesnot contact the kerf boards. Before use, adjust the kerfboards as follows:First, remove the battery cartridge. Loosen all the screws(2 each on left and right) securing the kerf boards.Re-tighten them only to the extent that the kerf boardscan still be easily moved by hand. Lower the handle fullyand push in the stopper pin to lock the handle in thelowered position. Loosen two clamp screws whichsecure the slide poles. Pull the carriage toward you fully.Adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards just contactthe sides of the blade teeth. Tighten the front screws (donot tighten firmly). Push the carriage toward the guidefence fully and adjust the kerf boards so that the kerfboards just contact the sides of blade teeth. Tighten therear screws (do not tighten firmly).After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stopper pinand raise the handle. Then tighten all the screwssecurely.NOTICE:• After setting the bevel angle ensure that thekerf boards are adjusted properly. Correctadjustment of the kerf boards will help provideproper support of the workpiece minimizingworkpiece tear out.Maintaining maximum cutting capacity1230112651. Adjusting bolt2. Guide fence3. Turn base1. Saw blade2. Blade teeth3. Kerf board4. Left bevel cut5. Straight cut1. Thumb screw2. Kerf board1. Blade guard