Securing Workpiece; Dust Bag - Makita LS1016 Instruction Manual

Fig.35
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.
Return the blade guard and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure the
center cover. Release the handle from the raised position
by pulling the stopper pin. Lower the handle to make sure
that the blade guard moves properly. Make sure the shaft
lock has released spindle before making cut.

Dust bag

Fig.36
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations
cleaner and dust collection easier. To attach the dust
bag, fit it onto 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 particles
adhering to the insides which might hamper further collection.
NOTE:
If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, cleaner
operations can be performed.
Dust box (Optional accessory)
Fig.37
Insert the dust box into the dust nozzle.
Empty the dust box when necessary.
To empty the dust box, open the cover by pushing the
button and dispose of the sawdust. Return the cover to
the original position and lock it in place. Dust box can
easily be removed by pulling it out while turning it near
the dust nozzle on the tool.
NOTE:
If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this tool,
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cleaner operations can be performed.
NOTICE:
Empty the dust box before collected sawdust level
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reaches the cylinder section.
Fig.38
Fig.39

Securing workpiece

WARNING:
It is extremely important to always secure the
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workpiece correctly with the proper type of
vise or crown molding stoppers. Failure to do so
may result in serious personal injury and cause
damage to the tool and/or the workpiece.
After a cutting operation do not raise the blade
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until it has come to a complete stop. The raising
of a coasting blade may result in serious personal
injury and damage to the workpiece.
When cutting a workpiece that is longer than
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the support base of the saw, the material should
be supported the entire length beyond the
support base and at the same height to keep the
material level. Proper workpiece support will help
avoid blade pinch and possible kickback which may
result in serious personal injury. 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.
Fig.40
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 the blade, contacts the upper and
lower fences when fully lowering and raising the
handle in any position and while moving the
carriage through its full range of travel. If the tool or
blade makes contact with the fence this may result in
kickback or unexpected movement of the material and
serious personal injury.
Fig.41
The lower fences can be moved inward and outward by
loosening the clamping screws.
Fig.42
A red indicating area will appear as the lower fences are
moved inward and will disappear as the lower fences are
moved outward.
The upper fences can be removed or moved inward and
outward by loosening the levers.
Fig.43
In case of bevel-cutting, adjust the lower and upper
fence positions to be as close to the blade as practical to
provide maximum workpiece support, and make sure
that no part of the tool, especially the 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 unplugged, then 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 return it.
Vertical vise
Fig.44
The vertical vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the base. Insert the vise rod
into the hole in the base.
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