Makita XSL03 Instruction Manual

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15 ENGLISH12► 1. Stopper arm 2. Adjusting screwAdjusting the miter angleCAUTION: After changing the miter angle,always secure the turn base by tightening the gripfirmly.NOTICE: When turning the turn base, be sure toraise the handle fully.1234► 1. Lock lever 2. Grip 3. Releasing lever 4. PointerRotate the grip counterclockwise to unlock the turnbase. Turn the grip while holding down the lock lever tomove the turn base. Align the pointer with your desiredangle on the scale then tighten the grip.NOTE: If you depress the releasing lever, you canmove the turn base without holding down the locklever. Tighten the grip at your desired position.This miter saw employs positive stop function. You canset 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45°, and 60° right/left miterangle quickly. To use this function, move the turn baseclose to your desired positive stop angle while holdingdown the lock lever. Then release the lock lever andmove the turn base forward until the turn base is locked.Adjusting the bevel angleNOTICE: Always remove the upper guide fencesand vertical vise before adjusting the bevel angle.NOTICE: When changing bevel angles, be sureto position the kerf boards appropriately asexplained in the "Kerf boards" section.NOTICE: When tilting the saw blade, be sure toraise the handle fully.NOTICE: Do not tighten the knob too hard. Doingso may cause malfunction of the locking mecha-nism of the bevel angle.1. Turn the knob on the slide pole counterclockwise.1► 1. Knob2. Pull and turn the latch lever to the position asillustrated.1► 1. Latch lever