Makita LS1216 Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Slide Compound Miter Saw LS1216 LS1216L LS1216F LS1216FL 010049 DOUBLE INSULATION IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.
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Page 2: Left
ENGLISH (Original instructions) SPECIFICATIONS Model LS1216/ LS1216L/ LS1216F/ LS1216FL Blade diameter 305 mm Blade body thickness 1.6 mm - 2.4 mm Hole diameter European countries: 30 mm, other than European countries: 25.4 mm Max. Miter angle Left 52° , Right 60°... - Page 3 Net weight For all countries other than European countries LS1216…26.3 kg LS1216L/LS1216F …26.4 kg LS1216FL …26.5 kg For European countries LS1216…26.5 kg LS1216L/LS1216F …26.6 kg LS1216FL …26.7 kg Safety class • Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.
- Page 4 Designation of Machine: Do not force the tool. Slide Compound Miter Saw It will do the job better and safer at the rate for Model No./ Type: LS1216, LS1216L, LS1216F, which it was intended. LS1216FL Use the right tool. are of series production and...
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Page 5: Additional Safety Rules
16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Do not perform any operation freehand. The Form the habit of checking to see that keys and workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool base and guide fence with the vise during all before turning it on. - Page 6 24. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the on INSTALLATION position. 25. Be alert at all times, especially during Bench mounting repetitive, monotonous operations. Do not be lulled into a false sense of security. Blades 1. Stopper pin are extremely unforgiving.
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Page 7: Functional Description
Do not remove spring holding blade guard. If guard becomes damaged through age or UV light exposure, contact a Makita service center for a new guard. DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD. Positioning kerf board 1. - Page 8 1. Lock lever 2. Locking screw 009496 First, unplug the tool. Loosen all the screws (3 each on left and right) securing the kerf boards. Re-tighten them only to the extent that the kerf boards can still be easily 1. Adjusting bolt 2.
- Page 9 the handle is lowered completely. If a blade Adjusting the bevel angle makes contact with the base it may cause kickback and result in serious personal injury. 1. Lever Stopper arm 1. Stopper arm 2. Adjusting screw 009489 1. Latch lever 009487 The lower limit position of the blade can be easily adjusted with the stopper arm.
- Page 10 Do not pull the switch trigger hard result in unintentional operation and serious without pressing in the lock-off button. This personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service can cause switch breakage. Operating a tool center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
- Page 11 Lighting up the lamps Laser beam action For Models LS1216F and LS1216FL only For models LS1216L and LS1216FL only 1. Switch for light 1. Switch for laser 2. Light 010533 009492 CAUTION: CAUTION: This is not a rainproof light. Do not wash the light Never look into the laser beam.
- Page 12 Shift the laser line to the right of the blade. • Align the cutting line on your workpiece with the laser line. WARNING: Use only the Makita hex wrench provided to • ASSEMBLY install or remove the blade. Failure to use the...
- Page 13 WARNING: If the inner flange is removed be sure to install it Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to • on the spindle with its protrusion facing away from install or remove the blade. Failure to use the the blade.
- Page 14 1. Stopper pin 1. Arrow 2. Arrow 3. Blade case 4. Saw blade 009483 009500 Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the stopper pin. 1. Hex bolt 2. Outer flange 3. Saw blade 1. Center cover 4.
- Page 15 1. Support the dust nozzle on the tool. 2. Turn base NOTE: If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this tool, • cleaner operations can be performed. NOTICE: Empty the dust box before collected sawdust level •...
- Page 16 that no part of the tool, especially the blade, contacts Guide fence (SLIDING FENCES which are the lower and upper fences when lowering and raising upper and lower fences) adjustment the handle fully at any position and pulling or pushing the carriage all the way at the lowest position.
- Page 17 Horizontal vise (optional accessory) Holders (Optional accessory) 1. Vise plate 1. Holder 2. Vise nut 2. Screw 3. Vise knob 009606 009607 The horizontal vise can be installed in two positions on The holders can be installed on either side as a either the left or right side of the base.
- Page 18 Press cutting (cutting small workpieces) 009504 Pull the carriage toward you fully. Switch on the 009503 tool without the blade making any contact and wait Workpieces up to 87 mm high and 183 mm wide until the blade attains full speed. Press the handle can be cut in the following manner.
- Page 19 Before bevel-cutting, an adjustment of the upper • Bevel cut fence and lower fence maybe required. Refer to the section titled "Guide fence adjustment". Compound cutting Compound cutting is the process in which a bevel angle is made at the same time in which a miter angle is being cut on a workpiece.
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Page 20: Table Of Contents
with its CEILING CONTACT EDGE 1. Inside corner against the guide fence on the saw. 2. Outside corner The finished piece to be used will • always be on the LEFT side of the blade after the cut has been made. In the case of right bevel cut Table (A) Bevel angle... -
Page 21: Miter Angle
extrusion to prevent build-up of the aluminum 1. Crown molding material on the blade. stopper L 2. Crown molding WARNING: stopper R Never attempt to cut thick or round aluminum • 3. Turn base extrusions. Thick or round aluminum extrusions can be difficult to secure and may work loose during the cutting operation which may result in loss of control and serious personal injury. - Page 22 interfere with the positioning of the material (Refer to the section titled “Adjusting the being cut. Misalignment of the material being cut miter angle”.) can cause unexpected movement during the cutting operation which may result in a loss of 0° Miter angle: Over 450 mm (17-3/4") control and serious personal injury.
- Page 23 Place the platform on the tool so that it Beware that after several cuts are performed at • extends equally over each side of the tool various miter angles the platform may become base. weakened. If the platform becomes weakened Secure the platform to the tool using four 6 due to the multiple kerf cuts left in the material the mm wood screws through four holes in the...
- Page 24 MAINTENANCE 1. Screw 2. Pointer 3. Miter scale WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is switched off • and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Failure to unplug and switch off the tool may result in accidental start up of the tool which may result in serious 009525 personal injury.
- Page 25 Adjustment of the laser line position 1. Triangular rule For models LS1216L and LS1216FL only 2. Saw blade 3. Top surface of 1. Workpiece turn table 2. Laser line 001819 Carefully square the side of the blade with the top surface of the turn base using the 009526 triangular rule, try-square, etc.
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Page 26: Replacing Carbon Brushes
NOTE: Check the position of laser line regularly for • accuracy . Have the tool repaired by a Makita authorized • service center for any failure on the laser unit. 001145 Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. -
Page 27: Optional Accessories
• for its stated purpose. Misuse of an accessory or attachment may result in serious personal injury. If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center. Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades •... - Page 28 Makita Corporation Anjo, Aichi, Japan www.makita.com 884908D220...