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Cordless Compound Miter Saw Equipped with Electric Brake 216 mm (8-1/2”) MODEL LSSOODZ 216 mm (8-112”) MODEL LSSOODWA / MODEL LSSOODWAE With High Capacity Battery Charger 216 mm (S-ll2”) MODEL LSSOODWB / MODEL LSSOODWBE With High Capacity Battery Charger INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
SPECIFICATIONS LS800D M o d e l Blade diameter Hole (arbor) diameter Max. c u t t i n g capacities (H x W ) w i t h blade 216 Miter anole 4 5 0 (left and right) Model DC1801 High Capacity Battery Charger Battery Cartridge 1 8 2 2 Voltage A.C.
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Before Operating Compound Miter Saw Save GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's manual carefully. Learn the tool's applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar t o it. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
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RISK REDUCE THE in off position before inserting battery. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner's manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury t o persons. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur i f the tool is tipped or i f the cutting tool accidentally contacted.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES Wear eye protection. Do not operate saw without guards Don’t use the tool in the presence of flammable liquids or gases. Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately. 5.
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2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings battery charger, CAUTION reduce risk of injury, charge only MAKITA Battery Cartridge 7000, 7001, 7002, 7033, 7100, 7120, 9101,9102,9120,9122,9133,1200,1201,1202,1210,1211,1222,1233, 1422,1433,1822,1833,9101A.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER & BATTERY CARTRIDGE Do not charge Battery Cartridge when temperature is BELOW 4OoC or ABOVE (104OF). Do not attempt t o use a step-up transformer, an engine generator or DC power receptacle. Do not allow anything t o cover or clog the charger vents. Always cover battery terminals w i t h the battery cover when the battery cartridge is not used.
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"trickle charge (maintenance charge)" mode which will last approximately 24 hours. *After charging, unplug the charger from the power source. CAUTION: The high capacity battery charger Model DCI 801 is for charging Makita battery cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for other manufacturer's batteries.
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When you charge a new battery cartridge or for a long period of time, it may not accept a full charge. This is a normal condition and does not indicate a problem. You can recharge the battery cartridge fully after discharging it completely and recharging If you charge a battery cartridge from a just-operated tool or a battery cartridge which has been left in a location exposed...
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Socket wrench The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure. When using the socket wrench, pull out of the wrench holder. After using the socket wrench, return it to the wrench holder. Bench mounting saw When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the lowered position by the stop- per pin.
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*Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before installing or removing the blade. *Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install or remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt. This could cause serious injury to operator or others in the general vicinity of the tool.
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To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle, making sure that the direction the arrow on the surface of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on the blade case. Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-handed) securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
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NOTE: If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your saw, more efficient and cleaner operations can be performed. Positioning kerf board This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn base. The kerf boards are factory adjusted so that the saw blade does not contact the kerf boards.
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Kerf board Left bevel cut CAUTION: After changing the bevel angle, always readjust the kerf boards as described above. Maintaining maximum cutting capacity This tool is factory adjusted to provide the max. cutting capacity for a 216 mm (8-1/2") saw blade. When using a saw blade other than 216 m m (8-1/2") saw blade, adjust the lower limit position of the blade as follows: First, remove the battery cartridge.
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Positioning for adjusting the miter angle The turn base turns up to 52" to the left and 52" to the right. Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the turn base while pressing down the lock lever. When you have moved the grip to the posi- tion where the pointer points to the desired angle on the miter scale, securely tighten the grip clockwise.
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1. Vertical vise The vertical vise can be installed in two positions on either the left or right side of the guide fence, or the holder assem- bly (optional accessory). Insert the vise rod into the hole in the guide fence or the holder assembly and tighten the screw to secure the vise rod.
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3. Holders and holder assembly (optional accessories) The holders and the holder assembly can be installed on either side as a con- venient means of supporting workpieces horizontally. Install them as shown in the figures below. Then tighten the screws firmly to secure the holders and the holder assembly.
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To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off button is pro- vided. To start the tool, press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. Operation CAUTION: *Before use, be sure to release the handle from the lowered position by pulling the stop- per pin.
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2. Miter cutting Refer to the previously covered "Positioning for adjusting the miter angle". Bevel cutting left 45" bevel angle, workpieces 45 mm (1-3/4") high and 122 mm (4-13/16") wide can be cut. *Loosen the lever and tilt the saw blade to set the bevel angle. Refer to the previously covered "Positioning for adjusting the bevel angle".
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5. Cutting crown and cover moldings *Crown and cove moldings can be cut on laid flat on the turn base. *There are two common types of crown moldings and one type of cove moldings; 52/38" wall angle crown molding, 45" wall angle crown molding and 45" wall angle cove molding.
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When cutting crown and cove moldings, set the bevel angle and miter angle as indicated in the table (A) and position the moldings on the top surface of the saw base as indicated the table (B). Molding position in Fig. (C) For inside corner ( 3 ) Molding...
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6. Cutting repetitive lengths When cutting several pieces of stock to the same length, ranging from 220 mm (8-5/8") to 365 mm (14-3/8"), use of the set plate (optional accessory) will facili- tate more efficient operation. Install the set plate on the holder as shown in the figure.
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MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Adjusting the cutting angle This tool is carefully adjusted and aligned affected the alignment. If your tool is not aligned properly, perform the following: 1) Miter angle Push the carriage toward the guide fence and tighten the clamp screw to...
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Make sure that the pointer points to 0" on the miter scale. .If the pointer does not point to 0", loosen the screw which secures the pointer and adjust the point- er so that it will point to 0". 2) Bevel angle i) 0"...
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Make sure that the pointer on the arm points to 0" on the bevel scale on the arm holder. If it does not point to 0", loosen the screw which secures the pointer and adjust the pointer so that it will 0".
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To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. Recycling the Battery only way to dispose to recycle it.
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ACCESSORIES CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury t o persons. The accessories or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner.
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Set plate Part 122551-4 High Capacity Battery Charger Model DC1801 Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery 1833 Part No.192828-1 Battery cartridge 1822 Part 192826-5 Vise assembly (horizontal vise) Part 122563-7 Holder assembly Part 192713-8 Battery cover Part 41 4938-7...
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Jan.-20-'2000 (8-1/2") CORDLESS COMPOUND MITER SAW Model LS800D Note: The switch and other part configurations may differ from country to country.
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Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita’s Factory or Authorized Service Centers. If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or at our option, replace) without charge.