Makita XSL03 Instruction Manual

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Contents

18 ENGLISH1► 1. Adjusting screw1. Loosen the adjusting screw by turning itcounterclockwise.2. With the adjusting screw loosened, slide theadjusting screw to the right or left as far as it goes.3. Tighten the adjusting screw firmly at the positionwhere it stops sliding.NOTE: Laser line is factory adjusted so that it ispositioned within 1 mm (0.04") from the side surfaceof the blade (cutting position).NOTE: When laser line appears dim and hard to seebecause of direct sunlight, relocate the work area to aplace where there is less direct sunlight.Aligning the laser lineAlign the cutting line on your workpiece with the laserline.ABA) When you want to obtain the correct size on the leftside of workpiece, shift the laser line to the left of theblade.B) When you want to obtain the correct size on the rightside of workpiece, shift the laser line to the right of theblade.NOTE: Use wood facing against the guide fencewhen aligning the cutting line with the laser line at theside of guide fence in compound cutting (bevel angle45° and miter angle right 45°).ASSEMBLYWARNING: Always be sure that the tool isswitched off and the battery cartridge is removedbefore working on the tool. Failure to switch off andremove the battery cartridge may result in seriouspersonal injury.Hex wrench storageWhen not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in thefigure to keep it from being lost.1► 1. Hex wrenchRemoving and installing saw bladeWARNING: Always be sure that the tool isswitched off and the battery cartridge is removedbefore installing or removing the blade. Accidentalstart up of the tool may result in serious personalinjury.WARNING: Use only the Makita wrench pro-vided to install or remove the blade. Failure to usethe wrench may result in overtightening or insufficienttightening of the hex socket bolt and serious personalinjury.Always lock the carriage with raised position whenremoving and installing the blade. Pull the stopper pinand rotate it 90° with the carriage raised.