Installation; Functional Description - Makita LH1201FL Instruction Manual

way past the blade, and by not ripping a
workpiece that is twisted or warped or does
not have a straight edge to guide along the
fence.
53. Avoid abrupt, fast feeding. Feed as slowly as
possible when cutting hard workpieces. Do
not bend or twist workpiece while feeding. If
you stall or jam the blade in the workpiece,
turn the tool off immediately. Unplug the tool.
Then clear the jam.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
Keep the floor area around the tool level well
maintained and free of loose materials such as chips
and cut-offs.
Bench mounting
This tool should be bolted with two bolts to a level and
stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool's
base. This will help prevent tipping and possible injury.
Fig.1

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before adjusting or checking function
on the tool.
Blade guard
Fig.2
CAUTION:
Make sure that the handle cannot be lowered without
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pushing the lever nearby the handle to the left.
Make sure that the lower blade guards A and B
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dose not open unless the lever near the handle is
pushed at the topmost position of the handle.
When lowering the handle while pushing the lever to the left,
the lower blade guard A rises automatically. The lower blade
guards are spring loaded so it returns to its original position
when the cut is completed and the handle is raised. The top
blade guard falls flat on the top surface after workpiece has
passed under it. NEVER DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE LOWER
BLADE GUARDS, THE SPRING WHICH ATTACHES TO THE
LOWER BLADE GUARD, OR THE TOP BLADE GUARD .
In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain each
blade guard in good condition. Any irregular operation of the
guards should be corrected immediately. Check to assure
spring loaded return action of the lower blade guards. NEVER
USE THE TOOL IF THE LOWER BLADE GUARD, SPRING
OR THE TOP BLADE GUARD ARE DAMAGED, FAULTY
OR REMOVED. DOING SO IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
If any of these see-through blade guards becomes dirty,
or sawdust adheres to it in such a way that the blade is
no longer easily visible, unplug the saw and clean the
guards carefully with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents
or any petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic guard.
If the lower blade guard A is especially dirty and vision
through the guard is impaired, proceed as follows. Fix
the top table at the fully elevated position, raise the
handle fully, push in fully the stopper pin with the handle
fully raised, and use the supplied socket wrench to
loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover. Loosen the
hex bolt by turning it counterclockwise and raise the
lower blade guard A and center cover while pushing the
lever to the left. With the lower blade guard A so
positioned, cleaning can be more completely and
efficiently accomplished. When cleaning is complete,
reverse procedure above and secure bolt.
In the same case for the top blade guard as above stated,
loosen the screw holding it with a screwdriver and remove
the top blade guard. After cleaning, always reinstall it
securely by tightening the screw to the extent that the top
blade guard moves smoothly up or down.
If any of these blade guards becomes discolored through
age or UV light exposure, contact a Makita service center for
a new guard. DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARDS.
Fig.3
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