Makita LS1020 Saw User Manual


 
.After changing the miter angle, cut the
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wood facing
at
that selected angle. If
there
is
a
gap between the blade, the
wood facing and the workpiece, move the
wood facing slightly in the direction of
the arrow and cut
it
again.
Blade Wood facing
Wood
-\
facing
iJ---
Workpiece
\\
There should be
no
gap between
the blade, the wood facing and
the workpiece.
When the wood facing
is
attached, do not turn the turn base with the handle lowered.
The wood facing will
be
damaged.
NOTE
:
When the wood facing
is
attached, the max. cutting capacities in width
(122
mm/4-3/4”
at
0”,
90
mm/3-1/2”
at
45”)
will be reduced by thickness of the wood facing.
Adjusting
for
smooth handle action
The hex lock nut holding together the gear
housing and arm has been factory adjusted
to assure smooth handle action up and
down and to guarantee precise cutting.
Do
not tamper with
it.
Should looseness develop
at
the gear hous-
ing and arm connection, perform the fol-
lowing adjustment. Work the handle up
and down while tightening the hex lock
nut; the best position to tighten the hex
lock nut
is
just before the motor body
weight
is
obvious.
After adjusting the hex lock nut, be sure the handle returns automatically to the initial
position from any position. If the hex lock nut
is
too loose, the cutting accuracy will be
affected; if
it
is
too tight,
it
will be hard to work the handle up and down. Note that this
is
a
self locking nut;
it
is
a
special type that does not loose in normal use.
It
should not
be overtightened or replaced with other types of nuts.
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