Makita LS1212 Stuck at 45 degrees

[kestrel]

It appears that there is something wrong with the turn stopper. The saw is stuck at 45 deg (mitre, not bevel). If I release the lock pin, it will rotate very slightly, but then stops within several degrees of movement.

The turn stopper WILL lock the saw; unscrewing it to release will allow ONLY the above movements.

When I look inside the base, I see very slight movement of the turn stopper. My feeling is that the tapping screw (#134 on the exploded parts diagram) may have worked loose, or some other related part has dropped out, or a wood chip may be blocking its release, but I cannot see to be sure. I have tried a mirror and still have difficulty seeing inside to confirm.

Is there a known issue with this saw and, if so, is it something that I can easily access without completely dismantling it?

Or can someone tell me how much movement is needed to release te turn stopper. If I reach in with a piece of wire, I can only jiggle it; it does not move freely on its hinge.

[WTF_Ovr]

Hey, if you have not figured it out yet, take out the kerf plates from the turntable and remove the bolt securing the turntable to the saw....the entire assembly will come off and allow good access to the underside of the table.
It is probably a chip of wood keeping the table from moving, I have NEVER had any problems with my 1212, I have had it for 15 years and make my living with it...best dang saw I ever bought!
Considering buying another for a backup, this one has a lot of hours on it