Operation - Makita LS1013 Instruction Manual

Vertical vise (Fig. 33)
The vertical vise can be installed in two positions on either
the left or right side of the guide fence or the base. Insert
the vise rod into the hole in the guide fence or the base
and tighten the screw on the back of the guide fence to
secure the vise rod.
Position the vise arm according to the thickness and
shape of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by
tightening the screw. If the screw to secure the vise arm
contacts the guide fence, install the screw on the opposite
side of vise arm. Make sure that no part of the tool
contacts the vise when lowering the handle fully and
pulling or pushing the carriage all the way. If some part
contacts the vise, re-position the vise.
Press the workpiece flat against the guide fence and the
turn base. Position the workpiece at the desired cutting
position and secure it firmly by tightening the vise knob.
CAUTION:
• The workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn
base and guide fence with the vise during all
operations.
Horizontal vise (optional accessory)
(Fig. 34)
The horizontal vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the base. When performing
15° or greater miter cuts, install the horizontal vise on the
side opposite the direction in which the turn base is to be
turned. (Fig. 35)
By flipping the vise nut to the left, the vise is released, and
rapidly moves in and out. To grip the workpiece, push the
vise knob forward until the vise plate contacts the
workpiece and flip the vise nut to the right. Then turn the
vise knob clockwise to secure the workpiece.
The maximum width of workpiece which can be secured
by the horizontal vise is 200 mm.
When installing the horizontal vise on the right side of the
base, also use the sub-fence R to secure the workpiece
more firmly. Refer to the "Sub-fence R" section described
on previously for installing the sub-fence R.
CAUTION:
• Always rotate the vise nut to the right fully when
securing the workpiece. Failure to do so may result in
insufficient securing of the workpiece. This could cause
the workpiece to be thrown, cause damage to the blade
or cause the loss of control, which can result in
PERSONAL INJURY.
Holders (Fig. 36)
The holders can be installed on either side as a
convenient means of holding workpieces horizontally. Slip
the holder rods into the holes in the base and adjust their
length according to the workpiece to be held. Then tighten
the holders securely with the screws.
CAUTION:
• Always support long workpieces level with the top
surface of the turn base for accurate cuts and to
prevent dangerous loss of control of the tool.
Kerf block (optional accessory) (Fig. 37)
CAUTION:
• When using the kerf block, always cut at the same
miter angle.
• When changing the miter angle, use other kerf blocks.
• When performing bevel cuts, never use the kerf block.
Failure to do so splits the block, causing a serious injury to
operator.
When you use the kerf block at 90° cutting, you can
splinter-free cut in workpiece on the side of the guide
fence (height of the workpiece is up to 35 mm). Install the
kerf block onto the guide fence by means of the two
screws. (Adjust the guide fence and the kerf block so that
they contact their faces. Then tighten the screws
securely.) (Fig. 38)

OPERATION

CAUTION:
• Before use, be sure to release the handle from the
lowered position by pulling the stopper pin.
• Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece,
etc. before the switch is turned on.
• Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle when
cutting. Too much force may result in overload of the
motor and/or decreased cutting efficiency. Push down
handle with only as much force as is necessary for
smooth cutting and without significant decrease in
blade speed.
• Gently press down the handle to perform the cut. If the
handle is pressed down with force or if lateral force is
applied, the blade will vibrate and leave a mark (saw
mark) in the workpiece and the precision of the cut will
be impaired.
• During a slide cut, gently push the carriage toward the
guide fence without stopping. If the carriage movement
is stopped during the cut, a mark will be left in the
workpiece and the precision of the cut will be impaired.
1. Press cutting (cutting small workpieces) (Fig. 39)
Workpieces up to 91 mm high and 70 mm wide can be
cut in the following way.
Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and
tighten the knob clockwise to secure the carriage.
Secure the workpiece with the vise. Switch on the tool
without the blade making any contact and wait until the
blade attains full speed before lowering. Then gently
lower the handle to the fully lowered position to cut the
workpiece. When the cut is completed, switch off the
tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME TO A
COMPLETE STOP before returning the blade to its
fully elevated position.
CAUTION:
• Firmly tighten the knob clockwise so that the carriage
will not move during operation. Insufficient tightening
may cause unexpected kickback of the blade. Possible
serious PERSONAL INJURY may result.
2. Slide (push) cutting (cutting wide workpieces)
(Fig. 40)
Loosen the knob counterclockwise so that the carriage
can slide freely. Secure the workpiece with the vise.
Pull the carriage toward you fully. Switch on the tool
without the blade making any contact and wait until the
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