Securing Workpiece - Makita LS1216 Instruction Manual

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Securing workpiece

WARNING:
It is extremely important to always secure the
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workpiece properly and tightly with the vise. Failure
to do so can cause the tool to be damaged and/or
the workpiece to be destroyed. PERSONAL
INJURY MAY ALSO RESULT. Also, after a cutting
operation, DO NOT raise the blade until the blade
has come to a complete stop.
CAUTION:
When cutting long workpieces, use supports that
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are as high as the top surface level of the turn base.
Do not rely solely on the vertical vise and/or
horizontal vise to secure the workpiece.
Thin material tends to sag. Support workpiece over
its entire length to avoid blade pinch and possible
KICKBACK.
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Guide fence (SLIDING FENCES which are
upper and lower fences) adjustment
WARNING:
Before operating the tool, make sure that the upper
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and lower fences are secured firmly.
Before bevel-cutting, make sure that no part of the
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tool, especially blade, contacts the upper and lower
fences when lowering and raising the handle fully
at any position and pulling or pushing the carriage
all the way at the lowest position.
1. Cylinder part
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2. Dust box
1. Support
2. Turn base
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Lower fences can be moved to the inside and outside by
loosening the clamping screws.
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Red part appears when lower fences are on the inside
and it does not appear when lower fences are on the
outside.
Upper fences can be moved to the inside and outside by
loosening the levers, and can be removed.
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In case of bevel-cutting, adjust the lower and upper
fences position to be as close to the blade as practical to
provide maximum workpiece support, and make sure
that no part of the tool, especially blade, contacts the
lower and upper fences when lowering and raising the
handle fully at any position and pulling or pushing the
carriage all the way at the lowest position.
Before cutting operations, make a dry run with the saw
turned off and check clearance between fences and
moving parts.
Before cutting operations, firmly secure lower fences by
tightening the clamping screws and upper fences by
tightening the levers.
When bevel-cutting operations are complete, don't
forget to return the upper fences to the original position
and secure it.
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1. Levers
2. Clamping
screws
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1. Upper fence
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2. Lower fence
3. Red part