Makita LS1216 Instruction Manual page 16

Lighting up the lamps
For Models LS1216F and LS1216FL only
Fig.18
CAUTION:
This is not a rainproof light. Do not wash the light
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in water or use it in a rain or a wet area. Such a
conduct can cause an electric shock and fume.
Do not touch the lens of the light, as it is very hot
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while it is lighted or shortly after it is turned off.
This may cause a burn to a human body.
Do not apply impact to the light, which may cause
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damage or shorted service time to it.
Do not keep casting the beam of the light to your
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eyes. This can cause your eyes to be hurt.
Do not cover the light with clothes, carton,
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cardboard or similar objects while it is lighted,
which can cause a fire or an ignition.
To turn on the light, press the upper position (I) of the
switch. To turn off the light, press the lower position (O)
of the switch.
Move the light to shift an area of lighting.
NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
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Be careful not to scratch the lens of light, or it may
lower the illumination.
Electronic function
Constant speed control
The tool is provided with an electronic speed
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control which helps maintain a constant blade
rotation speed even under load. A constant blade
rotation speed will result in a very smooth cut.
Soft start feature
This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool
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by limiting the start-up torque.
Laser beam action
For models LS1216L and LS1216FL only
Fig.19
CAUTION:
Never look into the laser beam. Direct laser beam
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may injure your eyes.
LASER RADIATION, DO NOT STARE INTO THE
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BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL
INSTRUMENTS, CLASS 2M LASER PRODUCT.
To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position (I) of
the switch. To turn off the laser beam, press the lower
position (0) of the switch.
Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
the saw blade by adjusting the adjusting screw as
follows.
Fig.20
1. Loosen the adjusting screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. With the adjusting screw loosened, slide the
adjusting 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
position).
NOTE:
When laser line appears dim and hard to see
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because of direct sunlight, relocate the work area
to a place where there is less direct sunlight.
Aligning the laser line
Fig.21
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
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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.
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B) When you obtain the correct size on the right side of
workpiece
Shift the laser line to the right of the blade.
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Align the cutting line on your workpiece with the laser
line.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off
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and unplugged before working on the tool.
Failure to switch off and unplug the tool may result
in serious personal injury.
Storing wrench
For model with hex wrench
Fig.22
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.23
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
returning it to the wrench holder.
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