Makita LS1013 Instruction Manual page 13

2. Horizontal vise (optional accessory) (Fig. 21)
The horizontal vise can be installed in two positions
on either the left or right side of the base. When per-
forming 15° or greater miter cuts, install the horizon-
tal vise on the side opposite the direction in which
the turn table is to be turned. By flipping the vise nut
to the left, the vise is released, and rapidly moves in
and out. To grip workpieces, push the vise knob for-
ward until the vise plate contacts the workpiece and
flip the vise nut to the right. Then turn the vise knob
clockwise to secure the workpiece. The maximum
width of workpieces which can be secured by the
horizontal vise is 200 mm. When installing the hori-
zontal vise on the right side of the base, also use the
sub- fence R to secure the workpiece more firmly.
Refer to the "Sub-fence (R)" for installing the sub-
fence R.
CAUTION:
Always set the vise nut to the right fully when secur-
ing the workpiece. Failure to do so may result in
insufficient securing of the workpiece. This could
cause the workpiece to be thrown, cause damage to
the blade or cause the dangerous loss of control of
the tool.
3. Holders (Fig. 22)
The holders can be installed on either side as a con-
venient means of holding workpieces horizontally.
Slip the holder rods into the holes in the base and
adjust their length according to the workpiece to be
held. Then tighten the holders securely with the
screws.
Switch action (Fig. 23)
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 trigger hard without pressing in the lock-
off button. This can cause switch breakage.
To prevent the 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 trigger. Release the trigger to stop.
Operation
CAUTION:
• Before use, be sure to release the handle from the low-
ered position by pulling the stopper pin.
• Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece,
etc. before the switch is turned on.
• Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle when
cutting. Too much force may result in overload of the
motor and/or decreased cutting efficiency.
• Gently press down the handle to perform the cut. If the
handle is pressed down with force or if lateral force is
applied, the blade will vibrate and leave a mark (saw
mark) in the workpiece and the precision of the cut will
be impaired.
• During a slide cut, gently push the carriage toward the
guide fence without stopping. If the carriage movement
is stopped during the cut, a mark will be left in the work-
piece and the precision of the cut will be impaired.
1. Press cutting (cutting small workpieces)
(Fig. 24)
• Workpieces up to 91 mm high and 70 mm wide can
be cut in the following way.
• Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and
tighten the knob to secure the carriage. Secure the
workpiece with the vise. Switch on the tool and
wait until the blade attains full speed before lower-
ing gently into the cut. When the cut is completed,
switch off the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE
HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP before
returning the blade to its fully elevated position.
CAUTION:
Firmly tighten the clamp screw on the turn base so
that the carriage will not move during operation.
Insufficient tightening may cause unexpected kick-
back of the blade. Possible serious injury may result.
2. Slide (push) cutting (cutting wide workpieces)
(Fig. 25)
• Workpieces up to 91 mm high and 305 mm wide
can be cut in the following way.
• Loosen the knob so that the carriage can slide
freely. Pull the carriage toward you fully. Switch on
the tool and wait until the blade attains full speed.
Press down the handle and PUSH THE CAR-
RIAGE TOWARD THE GUIDE FENCE TO CUT
THE WORKPIECE. When the cut is completed,
switch off the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE
HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP before
returning the blade to its fully elevated position.
CAUTION:
• Whenever performing the slide cut, FIRST PULL
THE CARRIAGE TOWARD YOU FULLY and press
down the handle to the fully lowered position, then
PUSH THE CARRIAGE TOWARD THE GUIDE
FENCE. If you perform the slide cut without pulling
the carriage fully or if you perform the slide cut
toward your direction, the blade may kick back
unexpectedly with the potential to cause serious
injury.
• Never perform the slide cut with the handle locked
in the lowered position by pressing the stopper pin.
3. Miter cutting
Refer to the previously covered "Positioning for
adjusting the miter angle".
4. Bevel cut (Fig. 26)
• Left and right 0° – 45° bevel cuts can be per-
formed. At a left 45° bevel angle, workpieces up to
50 mm high and 305 mm wide can be cut. At a
right 45° bevel angle, workpieces up to 31 mm high
and 305 mm wide can be cut.
• Loosen the lever and tilt the saw blade to set the
bevel angle. Be sure to re-tighten the lever firmly to
secure the selected bevel angle safely. Secure the
workpiece with a vise. Switch on the tool and wait
until the blade attains full speed. Then gently lower
the handle to the fully lowered position while
applying pressure in parallel with the blade and
PUSH THE CARRIAGE TOWARD THE GUIDE
FENCE TO CUT THE WORKPIECE. When the cut
is completed, switch off the tool and WAIT UNTIL
THE BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP
before returning the blade to its fully elevated posi-
tion.
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