Switch Action; Electronic Function; Fig.18 - Makita LS1019 Instruction Manual

Adjusting the miter angle
CAUTION:
After changing the miter angle,
always secure the turn base by tightening the grip
firmly.
NOTICE:
When turning the turn base, be sure to
raise the handle fully.
► Fig.16: 1. Lock lever 2. Grip 3. Releasing lever
4. Pointer
Rotate the grip counterclockwise to unlock the turn
base. Turn the grip while holding down the lock lever to
move the turn base. Align the pointer with your desired
angle on the scale then tighten the grip.
NOTE: If you depress the releasing lever, you can
move the turn base without holding down the lock
lever. Tighten the grip at your desired position.
This miter saw employs positive stop function. You can
set 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45°, and 60° right/left miter
angle quickly. To use this function, move the turn base
close to your desired positive stop angle while holding
down the lock lever. Then release the lock lever and
move the turn base forward until the turn base is locked.
Adjusting the bevel angle
NOTICE:
Always remove the upper guide fences
and vertical vise before adjusting the bevel angle.
NOTICE:
When changing bevel angles, be sure
to position the kerf boards appropriately as
explained in the "Kerf boards" section.
NOTICE:
When tilting the saw blade, be sure to
raise the handle fully.
1.
Turn the knob on the slide pole counterclockwise.
► Fig.17: 1. Knob
2. Pull and turn the latch lever to the position as
illustrated.
► Fig.18: 1. Latch lever
3. Match the pointer with your desired angle on the
scale by moving the carriage then tighten the knob.
► Fig.19: 1. Bevel angle scale 2. Pointer
To tilt the carriage to the right, tilt the carriage to the left
slightly and then tilt it to the right while pressing down
the releasing button.
► Fig.20: 1. Releasing button
If you perform a bevel cut greater than 45°, move the
carriage while sliding the releasing lever toward the
front of the tool. You can perform up to 48° bevel cut.
► Fig.21: 1. Releasing lever
This miter saw employs positive stop function. You can
set 22.5° and 33.9° angle to both right and left quickly.
Set the latch lever in the position as illustrated and tilt
the carriage. To change the angle, pull the latch lever
and tilt the carriage.
► Fig.22: 1. Latch lever
CAUTION:
After changing the bevel angle,
always secure the knob.
Slide lock
To lock the sliding movement of the carriage, push the
carriage toward the guide fence until it stops. Pull the
stopper pin and rotate it 90°.
► Fig.23: 1. Unlocked position 2. Locked position
3. Stopper pin

Switch action

WARNING:
always check to see that the switch trigger actu-
ates properly and returns to the "OFF" position
when released. Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This can
cause switch breakage. Operating a tool with a
switch that does not actuate properly can lead to loss
of control and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
operative switch trigger. Any tool with an inoper-
ative switch is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be
repaired before further usage or serious personal
injury may occur.
WARNING:
by taping down or some other means. A switch with
a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional
operation and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
you simply pull the switch trigger without press-
ing the lock-off button. A switch in need of repair
may result in unintentional operation and serious
personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service center
for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
► Fig.24: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button 3. Hole
for padlock
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of a
padlock to lock the tool off.
WARNING:
cable any smaller than 6.35 mm (1/4") in diameter.
A smaller shank or cable may not properly lock the
tool in the off position and unintentional operation
may occur resulting in serious personal injury.

Electronic function

Constant speed control
The tool is provided with an electronic speed control
which helps maintain a constant blade rotation speed
even under load. A constant blade rotation speed will
result in a very smooth cut.
Soft start feature
This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool by
limiting the start-up torque.
19 ENGLISH
Before plugging in the tool,
NEVER use tool without a fully
NEVER defeat the lock-off button
NEVER use the tool if it runs when
Do not use a lock with a shank or