Makita LS1214 Instruction Manual page 17

Adjusting the bevel angle (Fig. 11 & 12)
To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of
the tool. Unlock the arm by pushing the handle rather
firmly in the direction that you intend to tilt the saw blade.
Tilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desired
angle on the bevel scale. Tighten the lever to secure the
arm.
CAUTION:
• When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the handle
fully.
• After changing the bevel angle, always secure the arm
by tightening the lever clockwise.
• When changing bevel angles, be sure to position the
kerf boards appropriately as explained in the "Position-
ing kerf boards" section.
Switch action
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that
the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the
"OFF" position when released.
• When not using the tool, remove the lock-off button and
store it in a secure place. This prevents unauthorized
operation.
• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing in
the lock-off button. This can cause switch breakage.
For European countries (Fig. 13)
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
push the lever to the left, press in the lock-off button and
then pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to
stop.
For all countries other than European countries
(Fig. 14)
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
• NEVER use tool without a fully operative switch trigger.
Any tool with an inoperative switch is HIGHLY DAN-
GEROUS and must be repaired before further usage.
• For your safety, this tool is equipped with a lock-off but-
ton which prevents the tool from unintended starting.
NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull the
switch trigger without pressing the lock-off button.
Return tool to a Makita service center for proper repairs
BEFORE further usage.
• NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function of
lock-off button.
Lighting up the lamps
For Model LS1214F only
CAUTION:
• This is not a rainproof light. Do not wash the light 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 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 dam-
age or shorted service time to it.
• Do not keep casting the beam of the light to your eyes.
This can cause your eyes to be hurt.
(Fig. 15 & 16)
• Do not cover the light with clothes, carton, cardboard or
similar objects while it is lighted, which can cause a fire
or an ignition.
Push the upper position of the switch for turning on the
light and the lower position for off.
Move the light to shift an area of lighting.
NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be
careful not to scratch the lens of light, or it may lower
the illumination.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Socket wrench storage (Fig. 17)
The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure.
When using the socket wrench, pull it out of the wrench
holder. After using the socket wrench, return it to the
wrench holder.
Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged 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 a personal injury.
Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the
stopper pin. (Fig. 18)
To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen
the hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it coun-
terclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
(Fig. 19)
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the
socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then
remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade. (Fig. 20)
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 bolt, and then
use the socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-
handed) securely counterclockwise while pressing the
shaft lock. (Fig. 21)
For all countries other than European countries
CAUTION:
• The black ring 25 mm in outer diameter and the silver
ring 25.4 mm in outer diameter are factory-installed as
shown in the figure. When using a blade with 25 mm
hole diameter, replace the silver ring with the black
ring. Before mounting the blade onto the spindle,
always be sure that the correct ring for the arbor hole of
the blade you intend to use is installed between the
inner and outer flanges. (Fig. 22)
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