Securing Workpiece - Makita LS1216 Instruction Manual

Fig.36
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.37
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.38
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.39
Fig.40

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.41
Guide fence (SLIDING FENCES which are
upper and lower fences) adjustment
WARNING:
Before operating the tool, make sure that the
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upper and lower fences are secured firmly.
Before bevel-cutting, make sure that no part of
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the 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.42
The lower fences can be moved inward and outward by
loosening the clamping screws.
Fig.43
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.44
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.
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