Makita LS1214 Instruction Manual page 20

When performing compound cutting, refer to "Press cut-
ting", "Slide cutting", "Miter cutting" and "Bevel cut" expla-
nations.
6. Cutting aluminum extrusion
When securing aluminum extrusions, use spacer blocks
or pieces of scrap as shown in Fig. 37 to prevent defor-
mation of the aluminum. Use a cutting lubricant when
cutting the aluminum extrusion to prevent buildup of the
aluminum material on the blade.
CAUTION:
• Never attempt to cut thick or round aluminum extru-
sions. Thick aluminum extrusions may come loose dur-
ing operation and round aluminum extrusions cannot
be secured firmly with this tool. (Fig. 38)
7. Wood facing (Fig. 39)
Use of wood facing helps to assure splinter-free cuts in
workpieces. Attach a wood facing to the guide fence
using the holes in the guide fence and 6 mm screws.
See the figure concerning the dimensions for a sug-
gested wood facing.
CAUTION:
• Use straight wood of even thickness as the wood fac-
ing.
• When cutting workpieces from 115 mm to 120 mm
high, use a wood facing to prevent a portion of the
workpiece near the guide fence from being left uncut.
Example:
When cutting workpieces 120 mm high, use a wood fac-
ing with the following thickness.
Miter angle
0°
Left and Right 45°
Right 52°
CAUTION:
• Use screws to attach the wood facing to the guide
fence. The screws should be installed so that the screw
heads are below the surface of the wood facing.
• When the wood facing is attached, do not turn the turn
base with the handle lowered. The blade and/or the
wood facing will be damaged.
8. Groove cutting (Fig. 40)
A dado type cut can be made by proceeding as follows:
Adjust the lower limit position of the blade using the
adjusting screw and the stopper arm to limit the cutting
depth of the blade. Refer to "Stopper arm" section
described previously.
After adjusting the lower limit position of the blade, cut
parallel grooves across the width of the workpiece using
a slide (push) cut as shown in the figure. Then remove
the workpiece material between the grooves with a
chisel. Do not attempt to perform this type of cut using
wide (thick) blades or with a dado blade. Possible loss of
control and injury may result.
CAUTION:
• Be sure to return the stopper arm to the original posi-
tion when performing other than groove cutting.
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Thickness of wood facing
Over 20 mm
Over 15 mm
Over 15 mm
Carrying tool
Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade at
0° bevel angle and the turn base at right miter angle fully.
Secure the slide poles after pulling the carriage toward
you fully. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper pin. (Fig. 41)
Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base as
shown in the figure. If you remove the holders, dust bag,
etc., you can carry the tool more easily. (Fig. 42)
CAUTION:
• Always secure all moving portions before carrying the
tool.
• Stopper pin is for carrying and storage purposes only
and not for any cutting operations.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean for the
best and safest performance.
Adjusting the cutting angle
This tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory,
but rough handling may have 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
knob to secure the carriage.
Loosen the grip which secures the turn base. Turn the
turn base so that the pointer indicates 0° on the miter
scale. Then turn the turn base slightly clockwise and
counterclockwise to seat the turn base in the 0° miter
notch. (Leave as it is if the pointer does not indicate 0°.)
Loosen the hex bolts securing the guide fence using the
socket wrench. (Fig. 43)
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position
by pushing in the lock pin. Square the side of the blade
with the face of the guide fence using a triangular rule,
try-square, etc. Then securely tighten the hex bolts on
the guide fence in the order from the left side. (Fig. 44)
Make sure that the pointer indicates 0° on the miter
scale. If the pointer does not indicate 0°, loosen the
screw securing the pointer and adjust the pointer.
(Fig. 45)