Operation - Makita LH1201FL Instruction Manual

Press the workpiece flat against the guide fence and the
turn base. Position the workpiece at the desired cutting
position and secure it firmly by tightening the vise knob.
CAUTION:
The workpiece must be secured firmly against the
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turn base and guide fence.
Horizontal vise (optional accessory)
Fig.37
The horizontal vise can be installed on either the left or
right side of the base. When performing 30° or greater
miter cuts, install the horizontal vise on the side
opposite the direction in which the turn base is to be
turned. By turning the vise knob counterclockwise, the
screw is released and the vise shaft can be moved
rapidly in and out. By turning the vise knob clockwise,
the screw remains secured. To grip the workpiece, turn
the vise knob gently clockwise until the projection
reaches its topmost position, then fasten securely. If the
vise knob is forced in or pulled out while being turned
clockwise, the projection may stop at an angle. In this
case, turn the vise knob back counterclockwise until the
screw is released, before turning again gently clockwise.
The maximum width of the workpiece which can be
secured by the horizontal vise is 200 mm.

OPERATION

WARNING:
When using the tool in the miter saw mode, secure
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the top table at the topmost position so that the
saw blade never protrudes from the top surface of
the top table.
CAUTION:
Before use, be sure to release the handle from the
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lowered position by pulling the stopper pin.
Make sure the blade is not contacting the
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workpiece, etc. before the switch is turned on.
CUTTING AS MITER SAW
CAUTION:
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.
1. Press cutting
Fig.38
Secure the workpiece against guide fence and
turn table. 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.
2. Miter cutting
Refer to the previously covered "Adjusting the
miter angle".
3. Bevel cut
Fig.39
Loosen the lever and tilt the saw blade to set the
bevel angle (Refer to the previously covered
"Adjusting the bevel angle"). Be sure to retighten
the lever firmly to secure the selected bevel angle
safely. Secure the workpiece against guide fence
and turn table. Switch on the tool without the blade
making any contact and wait until the blade attains
full speed. Then gently lower the handle to the
fully lowered position while applying pressure in
parallel with the blade. 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.
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the blade will move down to
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bevel direction during a bevel cut. Keep hands out
of path of saw blade.
During a bevel cut, it may create a condition
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whereby the piece cut off will come to rest against
the side of the blade. If the blade is raised while
the blade is still rotating, this piece may be caught
by the blade, causing fragments to be scattered
which is dangerous. The blade should be raised
ONLY after the blade has come to a complete stop.
When pressing the handle down, apply pressure
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parallel to the blade. If the pressure is not parallel
to the blade during a cut, the angle of the blade
might be shifted and the precision of the cut will be
impaired.
(Only for European countries) always set the sub-
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fence outside when performing left bevel cuts.
4. Compound cutting
Compound cutting is the process in which a bevel
angle is made at the same time in which a miter
angle is being cut on a workpiece. Compound
cutting can be performed at angle shown in the
table.
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