Makita LS1018 Instruction Manual

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15 ENGLISHFirst, unplug the tool. Loosen all the screws (3 each on left andright) securing the kerf boards. Re-tighten them only to theextent that the kerf boards can still be easily moved by hand.Lower the handle fully and push in the stopper pin to lock thehandle in the lowered position. Loosen the screw which securesthe slide poles. Pull the carriage toward you fully. Adjust thekerf boards so that the kerf boards just contact the sides of theblade teeth. Tighten the front screws (do not tighten firmly).Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and adjust thekerf boards so that the kerf boards just contact the sides ofblade teeth. Tighten the rear screws (do not tighten firmly).After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stopper pin andraise the handle. Then tighten all the screws securely.NOTICE:• After setting the bevel angle ensure that the kerfboards are adjusted properly. Correct adjustmentof the kerf boards will help provide proper support ofthe workpiece minimizing workpiece tear out.Maintaining maximum cutting capacityThis tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximumcutting capacity for a 255 mm saw blade.Unplug the tool before any adjustment is attempted.When installing a new blade, always check the lower limitposition of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as follows:► Fig.9: 1. Adjusting bolt 2. Turn base► Fig.10: 1. Top surface of turn base 2. Periphery ofblade 3. Guide fenceFirst, unplug the tool. Push the carriage toward the guide fencefully and lower the handle completely. Use the hex. wrench to turnthe adjusting bolt until the periphery of the blade extends slightlybelow the top surface of the turn base at the point where the frontface of the guide fence meets the top surface of the turn base.With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while holdingthe handle all the way down to be sure that the blade does notcontact any part of the lower base. Re-adjust slightly, if necessary.WARNING:• After installing a new blade and with the toolunplugged, always be sure that the bladedoes not contact any part of the lower basewhen the handle is lowered completely. If ablade makes contact with the base it may causekickback and result in serious personal injury.Stopper arm► Fig.11: 1. Stopper arm 2. Adjusting screwThe 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 angle► Fig.12: 1. Miter scale 2. Pointer 3. Lock lever 4. GripLoosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the turn basewhile pressing down the lock lever. When you have moved thegrip to the position where the pointer points to the desired angleon the miter scale, securely tighten the grip clockwise.CAUTION:• After changing the miter angle, always securethe turn base by tightening the grip firmly.NOTICE:• When turning the turn base, be sure to raise thehandle fully.Adjusting the bevel angle► Fig.13: 1. LeverTo adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of the toolcounterclockwise. Unlock the arm by pushing the handle some-what strongly in the direction that you intend to tilt the saw blade.NOTE:• Lever can be adjusted to a different lever angleby removing the screw holding the lever andsecuring the lever at a desired angle.► Fig.14: 1. Lever 2. Arm 3. Pointer 4. Bevel scaleTilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desiredangle on the bevel scale. Then tighten the lever clock-wise firmly to secure the arm.► Fig.15: 1. LeverWhen tilting the carriage to the right, tilt the carriage to the leftslightly after loosening the lever and press the releasing button.With the releasing button being pressed, tilt the carriage to the right.► Fig.16: 1. Pointer 2. Release button 3. Bevel scaleTilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desiredangle on the bevel scale. Then tighten the lever clock-wise firmly to secure the arm.• When changing bevel angles, be sure to positionthe kerf boards appropriately as explained in the"Positioning kerf boards" section.CAUTION:• After changing the bevel angle, always securethe arm by tightening the lever clockwise.NOTICE:• When tilting the saw blade be sure the handle isfully raised.• When changing bevel angles, be sure to positionthe kerf boards appropriately as explained in the"Positioning kerf boards" section.Slide lock adjustment► Fig.17: 1. Locking screwTo lock the slide pole, turn the locking screw clockwise.Switch action► Fig.18: 1. Lock-off button 2. Switch trigger 3. Holefor padlockTo prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, press in the lock-off buttonand pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.WARNING:• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see thatthe switch trigger actuates properly and returns tothe "OFF" position when released. Do not pull theswitch trigger hard without pressing in the lock-offbutton. This can cause switch breakage. Operatinga tool with a switch that does not actuate properly canlead to loss of control and serious personal injury.A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion ofpadlock to lock the tool off.

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