Operation - Makita LS1016 Instruction Manual

WARNING:
The workpiece must be secured firmly against
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the turn base and guide fence with the vise
during all operations. If the workpiece is not
properly secured against the fence the material
may move during the cutting operation causing
possible damage to the blade, causing the material
to be thrown and loss of control resulting in serious
personal injury.
Horizontal vise (optional accessory)
Fig.38
The horizontal vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the base.
Fig.39
When performing 15° or greater miter cuts, install the
horizontal vise on the side opposite the direction in which
the turn base is to be turned.
By flipping the vise nut counterclockwise, the vise is
released, and rapidly moves in and out. To grip the
workpiece, push the vise knob forward until the vise plate
contacts the workpiece and flip the vise nut clockwise.
Then turn the vise knob clockwise to secure the
workpiece.
The maximum width of workpiece which can be secured
by the horizontal vise is 215 mm.
WARNING:
Always rotate the vise nut clockwise until the
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workpiece is properly secured. If the workpiece
is not properly secured the material may move
during the cutting operation causing possible
damage to the blade, causing the material to be
thrown and loss of control resulting in serious
personal injury.
When cutting a thin workpiece, such as base
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boards, against the fence, always use the
horizontal vise.
Holders (Optional accessory)
Fig.40
The holders can be installed on either side as a
convenient 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.
WARNING:
Always support a long workpiece so it is level
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with the top surface of the turn base for an
accurate cut and to prevent dangerous loss of
tool control. Proper workpiece support will help
avoid blade pinch and possible kickback which may
result in serious personal injury.

OPERATION

NOTICE:
Before use, be sure to release the handle from the
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lowered position by pulling the stopper pin.
Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle
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when cutting. Too much force may result in
overload of the motor and/or decreased cutting
efficiency. Push down handle with only as much
force as is necessary for smooth cutting and
without significant decrease in blade speed.
Gently press down the handle to perform the cut. If
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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
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the guide fence without stopping. If the carriage
movement is stopped during the cut, a mark will be
left in the workpiece and the precision of the cut will
be impaired.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade is not contacting the
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workpiece, etc. before the switch is turned on.
Turning the tool on with the blade in contact with the
workpiece may result in kickback and serious
personal injury.
1. Press cutting (cutting small workpieces)
Fig.41
Workpieces up to 68 mm high and 160 mm wide
can be cut in the following manner.
After turning the stopper lever clockwise and sliding
the carriage to your desired position, push the
carriage toward the guide fence fully and tighten
the locking screw clockwise and pull the lock lever
towards the front of the saw to secure the carriage.
Secure the workpiece correctly with the proper type
of vise or crown molding stoppers. Switch on the
tool without the blade making any contact and wait
until the blade attains full speed before lowering.
Then gently lower the handle to the fully lowered
position 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.
WARNING:
Firmly tighten the locking screw clockwise and
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pull the lock lever towards the front of the saw
so that the carriage will not move during
operation. Insufficient tightening of the locking
screw may cause possible kickback which may
result in serious personal injury.
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