Makita LS1013 Instruction Manual page 11

8. For your safety, remove the chips, small pieces,
etc. from the table top before operation.
9. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from the workpiece before operation.
10. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the
switch is turned on.
11. Be sure that the blade does not contact the turn
base in the lowest position.
12. Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw
moves up or down slightly during start-up and
stopping.
13. Do not perform any operation freehand. The
workpiece must be secured firmly against the
turn base and guide fence with the vise during
all operations. Never use your hand to secure
the workpiece.
14. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid con-
tact with any coasting blade. It can still cause
severe injury.
15. Never reach around saw blade.
16. Make sure the blade is not contacting the work-
piece before the switch is turned on.
17. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let
it run for a while. Watch for vibration or wobbling
that could indicate poor installation or a poorly
balanced blade.
18. Wait until the blade attains full speed before cut-
ting.
19. Stop operation immediately if you notice any-
thing abnormal.
20. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the ON posi-
tion.
21. Shut off power and wait for saw blade to stop
before servicing or adjusting tool.
22. Be alert at all times, especially during repetitive,
monotonous operations. Don't be lulled into a
false sense of security. Blades are extremely
unforgiving.
23. Always use accessories recommended in this
manual. Use of improper accessories such as
abrasive wheels may cause an injury.
24. Don't abuse cord. Never yank cord to disconnect
it from the receptacle. Keep cord away from heat,
oil, water and sharp edges.
25. Do not use the saw to cut other than aluminum,
wood or similar materials.
26. Connect slide compound saws to a dust collect-
ing device when sawing.
27. Select saw blades in relation to the material to
be cut.
28. Take care when slotting.
29. Replace the kerf board when worn.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Socket wrench (Fig. 1)
The socket wrench is stored as shown in Fig. 1. When
using the socket wrench, pull it out of the wrench holder.
After using the socket wrench, return it to the wrench
holder.
Bench mounting saw (Fig. 2)
This tool should be bolted with four bolts to a level and
stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool's
base. This will help prevent tipping and possible injury.
Installing or removing saw blade
Important:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the blade.
Use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding the
center cover by turning it counterclockwise. Raise the
safety cover and center cover. (Fig. 3)
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. 4)
Mount the blade 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.
(Fig. 5)
CAUTION:
The ring 30 mm in outer diameter is factory-installed
between the inner and outer flanges. (Fig. 6)
Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the
socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt securely counter-
clockwise while pressing the shaft lock. Then tighten the
hex bolt clockwise to secure the center cover.
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install or
remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in overtight-
ening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt. This could
cause an injury.
To remove the blade, raise the safety cover and center
cover. Loosen the hex bolt using the socket wrench and
remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
Safety cover (Fig. 7)
When lowering the handle, the safety cover rises auto-
matically. The cover returns to its original position when
the cut is completed and the handle is raised. NEVER
DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE SAFETY COVER. In the
interest of your personal safety, always maintain the
safety cover in good condition. Any irregular operation of
the safety cover should be corrected immediately.
NEVER USE THE TOOL WITH A FAULTY SAFETY
COVER. If the see-through safety cover becomes dirty, or
sawdust adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/or
workpiece is no longer easily visible, unplug the saw and
clean the cover carefully with a damp cloth. Do not use
solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic
cover.
Dust bag (Fig. 8)
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean
and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, insert
the dust nozzle into the dust spout on the blade case and
fit the bag's entry port over the dust nozzle.
When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust bag
from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the dust
bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to remove par-
ticles adhering to the insides which might hamper further
collection.
NOTE:
If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, more effi-
cient and cleaner operations can be performed.
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