Dialed in the bevel per instructions with supplied Allen wrench but when I move bevel off 0 and back the positive stop takes it back to being off.
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There are several issues with this saw that need to be corrected. I am constantly squaring the fence among other things. If it's not too late, return the saw for a Bosch. If it's past the 30 days call Makita, they will claim that this is the first time that they have heard this complaint in an attempt to make you believe it's your fault. Don't buy it. Do a Google search on complaints for this saw and you will think very differently about the quality of this particular Makita product. I own over 25 Makita tools which are all good except for this one. I would have got a Bosch but Makita gave me the saw free of charge. Good Luck There are several issues with this saw that need to be corrected. I am constantly squaring the fence among other things. If it's not too late, return the saw for a Bosch. If it's past the 30 days call Makita, they will claim that this is the first time that they have heard this complaint in an attempt to make you believe it's your fault. Don't buy it. Do a Google search on complaints for this saw and you will think very differently about the quality of this particular Makita product. I own over 25 Makita tools which are all good except for this one. I would have got a Bosch but Makita gave... » Read More There are several issues with this saw that need to be corrected. I am constantly squaring the fence among other things. If it's not too late, return the saw for a Bosch. If it's past the 30 days call Makita, they will claim that this is the first time that they have heard this complaint in an attempt to make you believe it's your fault. Don't buy it. Do a Google search on complaints for this saw and you will think very differently about the quality of this particular Makita product. I own over 25 Makita tools which are all good except for this one. I would have got a Bosch but Makita gave me the saw free of charge. Good Luck « Show Less
589702
It sounds like you may not have squared the fence to the stop to start with. Loosen the bolts in the fence and adjust before adjusting the indicator.
589703
There are several issues with this saw that need to be corrected. I am constantly squaring the fence among other things. If it's not too late, return the saw for a Bosch. If it's past the 30 days call Makita, they will claim that this is the first time that they have heard this complaint in an attempt to make you believe it's your fault. Don't buy it. Do a Google search on complaints for this saw and you will think very differently about the quality of this particular Makita product. I own over 25 Makita tools which are all good except for this one. I would have got a Bosch but Makita gave me the saw free of charge. Good Luck
1387164
try "jiggling" the bottom metal piece while you're tightening it. also, hand-tightening is not enough...you should be using a wrench or ratchet
271106
Hold each end and twist back on itself. Be firm, it will want to undo. Try a fewtimes and you will see how it wants to go
1624123
Just flip up the metal flange that hits the metal directional tabs and it will go 360 degrees so no stopping.
1167813
You have to pull at both ends. Let it get some air in where the divider is in the back and it should come off.
737811
The problem may be that one end of the indicator bar is not properly set in the track. Mine was not. I was able to take the back off and reseat it without breaking. Good luck.
366772
unscrew the yellow locking device . if that dose not work ,I would take the tool apart and look for a burr inside the unit.
1733245
I would imagine you UNdo the screws you tightened when assembling. If you lost the little Allen wrench you can get another at the hardware. I'd keep them sorted by size. Hopefully you kept the instructions...i remember one part was tricky. The company would send new instructions I'm sure. Good luck.
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What I did to mine was to drill and tap for a 10-32 nylon tipped set screw next to one of the recesses for the wrench. I have modified my Jet MiniVS to be reversable (easy as it is a DC motor)This way when I want to turn "in reverse" I tighten the set screw. The chuck is about 3 lbs and if spinning under load in reverse and the lathe is stopped abruptly, it could spin off the 1-8 thread of the headstock. With the nylon setscrew secured, no problem. I do slow down before shutting off just to be safe. It is a nice chuck, haven't used the MASSIVE screw chuck as I only have a 9 1/12" swing and aren't turning huge bowls. What I did to mine was to drill and tap for a 10-32 nylon tipped set screw next to one of the recesses for the wrench. I have modified my Jet MiniVS to be reversable (easy as it is a DC motor)This way when I want to turn "in reverse" I tighten the set screw. The chuck is about 3 lbs and if spinning under load in reverse and the lathe is stopped abruptly, it could spin off the 1-8 thread of the headstock. With the nylon setscrew secured, no problem. I do slow down before shutting off just to be safe. It is a nice chuck, haven't used the MASSIVE screw chuck as I only have a 9... » Read More What I did to mine was to drill and tap for a 10-32 nylon tipped set screw next to one of the recesses for the wrench. I have modified my Jet MiniVS to be reversable (easy as it is a DC motor)This way when I want to turn "in reverse" I tighten the set screw. The chuck is about 3 lbs and if spinning under load in reverse and the lathe is stopped abruptly, it could spin off the 1-8 thread of the headstock. With the nylon setscrew secured, no problem. I do slow down before shutting off just to be safe. It is a nice chuck, haven't used the MASSIVE screw chuck as I only have a 9 1/12" swing and aren't turning huge bowls. « Show Less
1614026
I have snipe on the leading edge, start with a scrap piece the same thickness and push the good piece right behind it. This fixed my problem.
1606617
I haven't taken mine to the range yet. I'm actually headed there today. I would suggest that you unmount it put it back on and try to re zero.
818682
Make certain the magnet is on one of the outside spokes and it should be as close to the sensor as indicated in the instructions when it passes the sensor.
2192971
Little flat head screw driver to the 3 tiny screws back them all the way out turn scope back to 0 mark ( align the 0 mark with the little mark on the scope and put screws back un
1846872
Touch it w/ toe to get it to come on and go to 0. After it turns off, it's recalibrated. I do it twice.
29531
You need to use a lot of pressure on larger end, but then once switched over it should stay on until you're ready to replace again. Good luck!
700032
hold the silver rim (near the top) and turn to the right (clockwise) and lift off. it's kind of counter-intuitive since the tendency is to turn it in the other direction. I had trouble too.
886835
Loosen the nut close to the handle, pliers will be needed. The tip will slide off. Do not tighten very much.