Maintaining maximum cutting capacity

This tool IS factory adjusted to provided the max. cutting capacity for a 305 mm (12”) saw blade. When using a saw blade other than the 305 mm (12”) saw blade, adjust the lower limit position of the blade as follows:

First unplug the tool. Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and lower the handle completely. Use the socket wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until the periphery of the blade extends slightly below the top surface of the turn base at the point where the front face of the guide fence meets the top surface of the turn base. With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while holding the handle a l l the way down to be sure that the blade does not contact any part of the lower base. Re-adjust slightly, if necessary.

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Periphery

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of blade

 

To surface

 

of turn base

Guide fence

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CAUTION :

After installing a new blade, always be sure that the blade does not contact any Part of the lower base when the handle is lowered completely.

Positioning for adjusting the miter angle

The turn base turns up to 60” to the left and right. Loosen the grip and turn the turn base to the position where the pointer points to the desired angle on the miter scale. Then, tighten the grip firmly to secure turn base.

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-Miter scale

CAUTION :

When turning the turn base, be sure to rasie the handle fully.

After changing the miter angle, always secure the turn base by tightening the grip firmly.

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Makita LSl21l instruction manual Turn base