Hey I just bought the Makita LS1016 and my release button is jammed. The saw works great but the button is stuck in the "on" position which has eliminated a positive stop at 0 degrees when changing the bevel. This is quite a pain when I need to quickly reset to zero. Any idea how to free the release button? I have rotated the saw in every direction with every button and lever pressed and not pressed. I'm at a loss. Thanks.

mikadot

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• Posted on Nov 07, 2009

SOURCE: HOw to lift the saw in the up position

i have a bosch   it has a little knob on the side that i pull and give a half twist and release   then the arm will raise and fall until time to store it again

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You can get it at Makita.com, type in yr modal number in the search bar, download a parts breakdown or a manual, if not u can order a new sticker from makita.

SOURCE: I bought a ls1016 coupond mitre saw this week. I

Sounds as if the blade is dull. Or perhaps bent. A dull or bent blade blade will 'grab' the wood, rather than cut it, resulting in binding, or kickbacks.

Solution; replace the blade with a fine-toothed, good quality blade. If the blade is new, then check that the blade is bolted tight on the arbor. If the blade is loose, it can result in kickbacks.

Also, check that all the bolts/fasteners/locking mechanisms on the saw are tight, and in good working order. Sometimes a tool new out-of-the-box will have loose screws/nuts/bolts that need to be tightened up.

Also, when cutting, use a smooth, slow, motion, being sure to give the saw the time it needs to make the cut.

Testimonial: "Thank you for the the answer. I will try tightening the screws. I will check the blade also. "