Makita LXSL01 Instruction Manual

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8231005516This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximumcutting capacity for a 190 mm (7-1/2") saw blade.Remove the battery cartridge before any adjustment isattempted. When installing a new blade, always checkthe lower limit position of the blade and if necessary,adjust it as follows:First, remove the battery cartridge. Push the carriagetoward the guide fence fully and lower the handlecompletely. Use the socket wrench to turn the adjustingbolt until the periphery of the blade extends slightly belowthe top surface of the turn base at the point where thefront face of the guide fence meets the top surface of theturn base.With the battery cartridge removed, rotate the blade byhand while holding the handle all the way down to besure that the blade does not contact any part of the lowerbase. Re-adjust slightly, if necessary.WARNING:• After installing a new blade and with the batterycartridge removed, always be sure that theblade does not contact any part of the lowerbase when the handle is lowered completely. Ifa blade makes contact with the base it may causekickback and result in serious personal injury.Stopper arm12011241The lower limit position of the blade can be easilyadjusted with the stopper arm. To adjust it, move thestopper arm in the direction of the arrow as shown in thefigure. Adjust the adjusting screw so that the blade stopsat the desired position when lowering the handle fully.Adjusting the miter angle123 45011242Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn theturn base while pressing down the lock lever. When youhave moved the grip to the position where the pointerpoints to the desired angle on the miter scale, securelytighten the grip clockwise.CAUTION:• After changing the miter angle, always secure theturn base by tightening the grip firmly.NOTICE:• When turning the turn base, be sure to raise thehandle fully.Adjusting the bevel angle12003930123011301To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear ofthe tool counterclockwise.Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade until thepointer points to the desired angle on the bevel scale.Then tighten the lever clockwise firmly to secure thearm.To tilt the blade to the right, push the release button at therear of the tool while tilting the blade slightly to the leftafter loosening the lever. With the release buttondepressed, tilt the saw blade to the right.1. Pointer2. Bevel scale3. Arm1. Lever2. Release button1. Turn base2. Pointer3. Miter scale4. Lock lever5. Grip1. Adjusting screw2. Stopper arm1. Top surface ofturn table2. Periphery ofblade3. Guide fence