Craftsman 10-in. sliding compound miter saw

There is a plate under the turntable which needs to be replaced, remove centre bolt locknuts and washer (44,45 and 46) from the underside of the base and lift the turntable off taking care to not loose the detent spring (36) and steel ball (37), turn it upside down and remove the spacer plate (31) and replace it, use a small amount of grease on the spring and steel ball during assembly to keep them in place

There is usually a safety or transit lock or pin which is engaged to lock the saw down for safety and for a more convenient way or transporting it.

The ones on my saws are a simple ball-headed pin sited close to the hinge of the saw which can be easily withdrawn once enough downward pressure has been applied to the saw to overcome the return spring pressure.

This may help:
Makita LS1016L 10 34 Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw Parts

The LS1011 doesn't have a table angle release lever like the newer models so it's harder too swing the table from angle to angle, this also causes the plastic swing body to crack. Have you loosened the locking screw for the table? The table may have to be removed and the pivet shaft greased. I had this problem with an old Makita Table Saw 10" 2600.

Hello, W/D here.

At the back of the saw, where it hinges, is a pin that locks the pivot joint. Push down on the saw handle while pulling the pin, then allow the saw to rise to the ready position. Reverse the order to store the saw.
Best regards, --W/D--

Hello stella....... There is a locking mechanism on the miter saw to lock it on whatever setting you require. loosen that locking mechanism and the saw should move for you. Here is a schematic of the parts so you can see exactly which parts are involved

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Makita-Parts/Saw-Parts/Model-LS1220/1339/0744300/P8100100/00002?blt=06&prst=&shdMod=

Joe

Thanks for choosing Fixya!

Try eReplacementParts.com : Power Tool Parts and Tool Repairand look for parts diagrams.

there is a black round pin towards the back top. Pull it out

Exploded diagram with parts list for LS1016 10" Dual Slide Compound miter saw is here.

Owner's manual is here. If these aren't quite what you need, you can view other models of Makita miter saws, here.

One thing to bear in mind. There's a miter angle lock and a slide lock on the bottom front of the saw. If you don't have the miter angle lock loose enough, it will be difficult to turn the saw.

If this answer was useful, please vote for it. Thanks!

on the back of the saw where the arm goes up and down there is a pin that pushes in it will only stick out about a 1/2 inch.