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Question posted by CalvinOcker on October 3rd, 2014

How Do I Adjust The Miter Bed To Zero?

I have adjusted the fence as much as I can and the cut at zore is still off by 1/16th to 3/32nds when the lock is ingaged. Is there a way to get this to zero?

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Answer #1: Posted by Brainerd on October 3rd, 2014 11:35 AM
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Owners Manual - Page 2

... diameter Max. Cutting capacities (H x W) Miter angle 0° Thickness of wood facing 20mm (13/16") 38mm (1-1/2") 45°(left and right) Thickness of wood facing 15mm (9/16") 25mm (1") 52°(left and right) Thickness of wood facing 15mm (9/16") 25mm (1") 60°(right) Thickness of wood facing 15mm (9/16") 25mm (1") LS1216/LS1216L 305 mm...
Owners Manual - Page 3

Laser Type (LS1216L only) Wavelength 655 nm...TOOLS WITH CARE. DISCONNECT TOOLS before turning it . 2. when changing accessories such as the specific potential hazards peculiar to see that keys and adjusting...like. 16. USE RIGHT TOOL. Keep tools sharp and clean for future reference GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (For All Tools) 1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Cutting capacities Crown molding 45 &#...
Owners Manual - Page 6

... stated in this aperture CAUTION LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM Maximum Output LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM APERTURE. • USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
Owners Manual - Page 7

... as follows: 6 001538 This tool is factory adjusted to lock the handle in the turn base to the extent that the kerf boards just contact the sides of the blade teeth. Lock lever 2. Push the carriage toward you fully. Screw 2 1 009486 Positioning kerf board 009488 1 1 2 3 4 5 1. Kerf board 4. Right bevel cut . Adjust the kerf boards so that...
Owners Manual - Page 8

... of the guide fence meets the top ...way down the lock lever. Stopper lever 4. Lower the stopper lever to turn base. Slide pipe 009518 2 1 009737 3 4 2 CAUTION: • After installing a new blade, always be sure to raise the handle fully. • After changing the miter angle, always secure the turn the grip to 90° counterclockwise to be easily adjusted with the tool...
Owners Manual - Page 9

... carriage to the right. 1. Any tool with a shank or cable any smaller than 6.35 mm (1/4") in diameter. • NEVER use a lock with an inoperative switch is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be locked using positive stops at an desired angle within the specified bevel angle range. Latch lever Slide lock adjustment 1. Latch lever 2 1 009513 When the...
Owners Manual - Page 10

... be shifted to turn on your workpiece with the laser line. If the tool consistently fails to the applications of cutting. Loosen the adjusting screw by adjusting the adjusting screw as it is equipped with the laser line at the side of guide fence in the indoor or outdoor window-by work, relocate the work on...
Owners Manual - Page 13

... to be removed. 009611 001549 Guide fence (SLIDING FENCES which are upper and lower fences) adjustment WARNING: • Before operating the tool, make sure that the upper and lower fences are secured firmly. • Before bevel-cutting, make sure that no part of the turn base. Before cutting operations, firmly secure lower fences by tightening the clamping screws and...
Owners Manual - Page 14

...left or right side of the tool contacts the vise when lowering the... in blade speed. 14 When performing 15° or greater miter cuts, install the horizontal vise on either the left , the vise...cutting. CAUTION: • The workpiece must be turned. CAUTION: • Always support long workpieces level with the top surface of the turn base and guide fence with the vise during all the way...
Owners Manual - Page 16

... titled "Guide fence adjustment". Switch on a workpiece. If the blade is raised while the blade is still rotating, this piece may create a condition whereby the piece cut . Refer to the previously covered "Adjusting the bevel angle"). Miter cutting Refer to bevel direction during a cut, the precision of the cut " explanations. 6. Compound cutting Compound cutting is the process...
Owners Manual - Page 17

... be on the corner Right side of (2) blade. Adjust cut has been made . 17 A 52/38° type 45° type For inside (1) Wall contact edge should be against guide fence. A: • Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to 33.9° RIGHT. • Adjust and secure miter angle setting to desired length. A Molding edge against...
Owners Manual - Page 20

... the screws to prevent deformation of even thickness as the wood facing. • When cutting workpieces from being left 45° miter angle Position crown molding with this tool. 8. Cutting aluminum extrusion 1. See the figure concerning the dimensions for the miter angle. 1. Hole 010047 CAUTION: • Use straight wood of the aluminum. Crown molding stopper...
Owners Manual - Page 21

... portions before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Adjusting the cutting angle This tool is for carrying and storage purposes only and not for the best and safest performance. If your tool is locked in the position of cut using wide (thick) blades or with the handle lowered. Miter angle 0° Left and Right 45° Left...
Owners Manual - Page 22

... secures the turn base 3 001819 22 Screw 1 2. Miter scale 009525 2 3 2. Lever 3. Lower the handle fully and lock it is if the pointer does not point to secure the... 009512 Push the carriage toward the guide fence and tighten the locking screw clockwise and pull the lock lever toward yourself to the right. 1. 0 ゚ Angle adjusting bolt 3 2. Then tighten the lever ...
Owners Manual - Page 23

... on the arm holder point to the tool. Bevel scale plate 1 2. Pointer 2. To adjust right 45° bevel angle, perform the same procedure described above. Adjusting the position of the tool and personal injury. Laser line 1 WARNING: • As the tool is plugged when adjusting the position of the tool. Direct laser beam causes damage to your...
Owners Manual - Page 24

... adjust the adjusting screw so that the cutting line on your workpiece is aligned with a vise or similar securing device. 3. Lens for the laser light For model LS1216L only 1. Laser line 009515 For both adjustments,... the workpiece from the side surface of laser line as shown in such a way that the tool is factory adjusted within 1 mm (0.04") from the side surface of blade.) To shift the...
Owners Manual - Page 25

...8226; Hex wrench (for LS1216L) CAUTION: • These...cutting in aluminum, copper, brass, tubing, miter saw blades and other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by running and electric brake operation when releasing the switch trigger. Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear down to remove the brush holder caps. Then check the tool while running tool...
Parts Breakdown - Page 6

...CAM, LS1016 1 COMP. WASHER 4, 4390DW,2705 1 TAPPING SCREW BIND CT 4X20, 9046 1 CASE, LS1016 1 MITER LOCK PLATE B CPL., LS1216L 1 PIN 6, LS1216L 1 PLATE, LS1216L 1 TAPPING SCREW 4X16, 9524NB 2 SPRING WASHER 6, 5007NB 1 HEX. WASHER 8, LS1040 1 TURN BASE CPL., LS1216L 1 TAPPING SCREW 4X12,5477NB 1 INDICATION PLATE, LS1016 1 RACK BLOCK, LS1016 1 TAPPING SCREW 4X14, GA7021...
Flyer (English) - Page 1

...lower fence adjustments for more precise cuts DURABILITY Models LS1216L / LS1216LX Powerful 15 AMP direct drive motor requires less maintenance than belt driven saws LARGE AND ACCURATE CUTS makitatools.com free "dead-on " Accurate Cuts Exclusive 5-1/2" Tall Dual Sliding Fence System Features Versatile Upper and Lower Fence Adjustments for more Precise Miter and Bevel Cuts CAPACITY Cuts up...
Flyer (English) - Page 2

...bearings deliver smooth, solid, and adjustmentfree "dead-on" accurate cuts I Exclusive 5-1/2" tall dual sliding fence system features versatile upper and lower fence adjustments for more precise miter and bevel cuts I Patented retractable rear guard and triple gear system for increased vertical cutting capacity I Independent laser indicates line-of-cut whether blade is turning or not, with on-off...

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