User manual MAKITA MLS100

[. . . ] Cutting capacities (H x W) with blade 255 mm in diameter Bevel angle 0° 45° (left) No load speed (min-1) Dimensions (L x W x H) Net weight Safety class · Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice. ⷠNote: Specifications may differ from country to country. DOUBLE INSULATION To avoid injury from flying debris, keep holding the saw head down, after making cuts, until the blade has come to a complete stop. Always set SUB-FENCE to left position when performing left bevel cuts. [. . . ] Loosen the hex bolt by turning it counterclockwise and raise the blade guard and center cover. With the blade guard so positioned, cleaning can be more completely and efficiently accomplished. If guard becomes discolored through age or UV light exposure, contact a Makita service center for a new guard. With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while holding the handle all the way down to be sure that the blade does not contact any part of the lower base. 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. This tool is provided with the kerf board in the turn base to minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. If the kerf groove has not yet been cut in the kerf board by the factory, you should cut the groove before actually using the tool to cut a workpiece. Switch on the tool and lower the blade gently to cut a groove in the kerf board. This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum cutting capacity for a 255 mm saw blade. When installing a new blade, always check the lower limit position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as follows: First, unplug the tool. Use the 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. When you have moved the grip to the position where the pointer points to the desired angle on the miter scale, securely tighten the grip clockwise. CAUTION: When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the handle fully. After changing the miter angle, always secure the turn base by tightening the grip firmly. Any tool with an inoperative switch is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired before further usage. CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desired angle on the bevel scale. CAUTION: When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the handle fully. After changing the bevel angle, always secure the arm by tightening the knob clockwise. CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing the blade. When removing or installing the blade, keep the handle in the raised position. CAUTION: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released. [. . . ] Turn the turn base so that the pointer points to 0° on the miter scale. tighten the grip and loosen the hex bolts securing the guide fence using the wrench. If the pointer does not point to 0° on the miter scale, loosen the screw which secures the pointer and move and secure the pointer plate so that the pointer points to 0° on the miter scale. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by pushing in the stopper pin. [. . . ]