Makita LS1216 Instruction Manual page 21

To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position (I) of
the switch. To turn off the laser beam, press the lower
position (O) of the switch. (Fig. 20)
Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
the saw blade by adjusting the adjusting screw as fol-
lows. (Fig. 21)
1. Loosen the adjusting screw by turning it counter-
clockwise.
2. With the adjusting screw loosened, slide the adjust-
ing screw to the right or left as far as it goes.
3. Tighten the adjusting screw firmly at the position
where it stops sliding.
Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is positioned within
1 mm from the side surface of the blade (cutting posi-
tion).
NOTE:
• When laser line appears dim and hard to see because
of direct sunlight, relocate the work area to a place
where there is less direct sunlight.
Aligning the laser line (Fig. 22)
Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
the blade according to the applications of cutting. Refer
to explanation titled "Laser beam action" regarding its
shifting method.
NOTE:
• Use wood facing against the guide fence when aligning
the cutting line with the laser line at the side of guide
fence in compound cutting (bevel angle 45 degrees and
miter angle right 45 degrees).
A) When you obtain the correct size on the left side of
workpiece
• Shift the laser line to the left of the blade.
B) When you obtain the correct size on the right side
of workpiece
• Shift the laser line to the right of the blade.
Align the cutting line on your workpiece with the laser
line.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before working on the tool. Failure to
switch off and unplug the tool may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
Storing wrench
For model with hex wrench (Fig. 23)
The hex wrench is stored as shown in the figure. When
the hex wrench is needed it can be pulled out of the
wrench holder.
After using the hex wrench it can be stored by returning it
to the wrench holder.
For model with socket wrench (Fig. 24)
The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure.
When the socket wrench is needed it can be pulled out of
the wrench holder.
After using the socket wrench it can be stored by return-
ing it to the wrench holder.
Installing or removing saw blade
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the blade.
Accidental start up of the tool may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
For model with hex wrench (Fig. 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
& 31)
WARNING:
• Use only the Makita hex wrench provided to install
or remove the blade. Failure to use the wrench may
result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of the
hex socket bolt and serious personal injury.
Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the
stopper pin.
To remove the blade, use the hex wrench to loosen the
hex socket bolt holding the center cover by turning it
counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center
cover.
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the hex
wrench to loosen the hex socket bolt clockwise. Then
remove the hex socket bolt, outer flange and blade.
NOTE:
• In some countries, tools have a ring separated from an
inner flange.
If the inner flange is removed be sure to install it on the
spindle with its protrusion facing away from the blade. If
the flange is installed incorrectly the flange will rub
against the machine.
WARNING:
• Before mounting the blade onto the spindle, always
be sure that the correct inner flange or ring for the
blade's arbor hole you intend to use is installed.
Use of the incorrect inner flange or ring may result in
the improper mounting of the blade causing blade
movement and severe vibration resulting in possible
loss of control during operation and in serious personal
injury.
To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle,
making sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface
of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on the
blade case.
Install the outer flange and hex socket bolt, and then use
the hex wrench to tighten the hex socket bolt (left-
handed) securely counterclockwise while pressing the
shaft lock.
Return the blade guard and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex socket bolt clockwise to
secure the center cover. Release the handle from the
raised position by pulling the stopper pin. Lower the han-
dle to make sure that the blade guard moves properly.
Make sure the shaft lock has released spindle before
making cut.
For model with socket wrench (Fig. 32, 33, 34, 35, 36
& 37)
WARNING:
• Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to
install or remove the blade. Failure to use the wrench
may result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of
the hex bolt and serious personal injury.
Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the
stopper pin.
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