thats why I love youtube

It's a garbage video. I tested my Makita using this other video's technique kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rJeCdcmVvLK4Y6s.html and I found that I was unable to get my detents (notches) to line up with the correct angles. That's because you cannot adjust detents on Makita saws. Makita supplies you with a tiny set square to test your angles, but if you use a big set square, as in the video I linked, you'll mostly find that the Makitas are out quite badly. When my Makita sliding mitre saw is set to exact 90° to the fence, sitting in the 0° detent, and you then move it to the 45° detent, you'll find it's at 43°. Unfixable, because detents not adjustable.

me too. thanks for this video.

George McKnight surely there are screws or similar to loosen the laser fitting then adjust accordingly? I’ll take a look at mine in a couple of days. But I’m sure that’s what my dad did.

I blew mine out with an air compressor, then oiled it with engine oil. So far that has left it very smooth and easy to use .

You need a special battery for that.

Have you sorted this? If not, Makita reps and techs here is Aus are very supportive.

WhoDatBe Dare to be truthful I have not switched the saw on I’m so glad I didn’t pay £750 for it but partly because I like things to be right and I can’t find a viddie on stripping it all apart in particular the large knob button and catch at the front cheers for the replie buddie and if you do come across a viddie that would be good

I couldn't find a video on the process, but did manage to find a rather crude step by step, which I need to do too: www.manualslib.com/manual/825848/Makita-Ls1017l.html?page=38#manual

yes it does, can't think of any that don't anymore.

there's a thing called a mute button... try it some time.. this type of instructional video doesn't need narration. if you can't follow visual instructions then you probably shouldn't be operating a power saw lol

Thanks I am a contractor finish carpenter /cabinet maker? I tuned in and well you insisted on playing music for us? I own bout 4 compound miter saws, 2 tables saws, and blah, blah! Last Miter saw I had I wore out in bout 4 years?? It was a Bosh 12 “ Axial Arm? Head cracked & exhaust broke? Bought a Mikita thought I would pick up some tips? Instead you wanted to play music over your tips? But who am I you obviously have 2 or 3 millions views on this one alone right? You don’t need any feed back ? I am sorry I made you cry? Anyway wrong about the music? And wrong about my abilities! “Poof” your a success !

@@zephyr1408 lol this isn't my video.. i just watched it cos it was recommended and i was passing time til work started lol.. you get no points from me about what you do or how many saws you own.. been there.. done that.. carpentry is a fools game. there is no glory in that line of work.. how do i know this? i have been a carpenter for 10 years..

Dave I hv had two careers & I hv tools (hand planes) that R smarter than that comment ? Your properly sitting in a house someone built while making that remark? Your an guy that is doing something he hates? Therefore you will never be successful ? Try something else my friend? Like I did? I was in a different line of work for 30 years and been a carpenter/contractor 12 yrs. I just finished a custom table (commissioned ) for 5 G’s with my material cost bout 1400? I hv a teaching credential ; in my former line of work whereas I could teach at the academy level? But not a challenge; I picked what I enjoy doing! Your simple working to live; in a trade you will never be good at? Sorry brother 10 yrs is not much in my book?

@@zephyr1408 i really don't have the time nor the inclination to keep talking to you.