Makita LS1019L LS1019L Instruction Manual - Page 27

Adjusting the laser line position

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1 2 3 ► 1 . Triangular rule 2. Saw blade 3. Top surface of 1 turn base Check if the side of the blade squares with the turn base surface once again. Loosen the screw on the pointer. Align the pointer with 0° position in the bevel angle scale and then tighten the screw. 45° bevel angle NOTICE: Before adjusting the 45° bevel angle, finish 0° bevel angle adjustment. Loosen the knob and fully tilt the carriage to the side that you want to check. Check if the pointer indicates the 45° position in the bevel angle scale. 2 ► 1 . Left 45° adjusting bolt 2. Right 45° adjusting bolt Adjusting the laser line position For model LS1019L only WARNING: The tool must be plugged in while adjusting the laser line. Take extra care not to switch on the tool during adjustment. Accidental start up of the tool may result in serious personal injury. If the pointer does not indicate the 45° position, align it with 45° position by turning the adjusting bolt on the opposite side of the bevel angle scale. CAUTION: Never look directly into the laser beam. Direct eye exposure to the beam could cause serious damage to your eyes. NOTICE: Check the position of laser line regularly for accuracy. NOTICE: Beware that impacts to the tool. It may cause the laser line to be misaligned or may cause damage to the laser, shortening its life. NOTICE: Have the tool repaired by a Makita authorized service center for any failure on the laser unit. The movable range of laser line is decided by the range adjustment screws on both sides. Perform following procedures to alter the laser line position. 1. Unplug the tool. 2. Draw a cutting line on the workpiece and place it on the turn base. At this time, do not secure the workpiece with a vise or similar securing device. 3. Lower the handle and align the cutting line with the saw blade. 4. Return the handle to the original position and secure the workpiece with the vertical vise so that the workpiece does not move from the position you have determined. 27 ENGLISH

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ENGLISH
1
2
3
1.
Triangular rule
2.
Saw blade
3.
Top surface of
turn base
Check if the side of the blade squares with the turn base
surface once again. Loosen the screw on the pointer.
Align the pointer with 0° position in the bevel angle
scale and then tighten the screw.
45° bevel angle
NOTICE:
Before adjusting the 45° bevel angle,
finish 0° bevel angle adjustment.
Loosen the knob and fully tilt the carriage to the side
that you want to check. Check if the pointer indicates
the 45° position in the bevel angle scale.
If the pointer does not indicate the 45° position, align
it with 45° position by turning the adjusting bolt on the
opposite side of the bevel angle scale.
1
2
1.
Left 45° adjusting bolt
2.
Right 45° adjusting bolt
Adjusting the laser line position
For model LS1019L only
WARNING:
The tool must be plugged in while
adjusting the laser line. Take extra care not to switch on
the tool during adjustment.
Accidental start up of the tool
may result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Never look directly into the laser
beam.
Direct eye exposure to the beam could cause
serious damage to your eyes.
NOTICE:
Check the position of laser line regu-
larly for accuracy.
NOTICE:
Beware that impacts to the tool.
It may
cause the laser line to be misaligned or may cause
damage to the laser, shortening its life.
NOTICE:
Have the tool repaired by a Makita autho
-
rized service center for any failure on the laser unit.
The movable range of laser line is decided by the range
adjustment screws on both sides. Perform following
procedures to alter the laser line position.
1.
Unplug the tool.
2.
Draw a cutting line on the workpiece and place it
on the turn base. At this time, do not secure the work-
piece with a vise or similar securing device.
3.
Lower the handle and align the cutting line with
the saw blade.
4.
Return the handle to the original position and
secure the workpiece with the vertical vise so that the
workpiece does not move from the position you have
determined.