Securing Workpiece; Dust Bag - Makita LH1200FL Instruction Manual

To change from the pattern A or B to the pattern C
or D, or in adverse case, remove the square nut,
washer and clamping screw (A) from the rip fence
holder, then position the clamping screw (A),
washer and square nut on the opposite position of
the rip fence holder compared to the original
position Tighten the clamping screw (A) securely
after inserting the square nut of the rip fence holder
into the rip fence slit.
Insert the square nut on the rip fence holder into
the back end of either slit of the rip fence so that
they fit as shown in the figure.
Fig.26
The rip fence is factory adjusted so that it is parallel to
the blade surface. Make sure that it is parallel. To check
to be sure that the rip fence is parallel with the blade.
Lower the table to the lowest position so that the blade
appears at the topmost position from the table. Mark one
of the blade teeth with a crayon. Measure the distance
(A) and (B) between the rip fence and blade. Take both
measurements using the tooth marked with the crayon.
These two measurements should be identical If the rip
fence is not parallel with the blade, proceed as follows:
Fig.27
(1) Turn the adjusting screws counterclockwise.
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Fig.29
(2) Shift the back edge of the rip fence slightly to
right or left until it becomes parallel with the
blade.
(3) Tighten the adjusting screw on the rip fence
firmly.
CAUTION:
Be sure to adjust the rip fence so that it is parallel
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with the blade, or a dangerous kickback condition
may occur.
Be sure to adjust the rip fence so that it does not
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contact the top blade guard or saw blade.

Dust bag

Fig.30
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean
and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, fit it
onto the dust nozzle.
NOTE:
In miter saw mode, always insert the dust bag to
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the back nozzle only.
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.
Fig.31
If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, more
efficient and cleaner operations can be performed.
When using in the table saw mode, connect a vacuum
cleaner.
Table saw mode
Fig.32
Miter saw mode
Fig.33
To install the blade cover when using in the table saw
mode (bench mode), turn the turn base to 0°miter angle
(see the section titled "Adjusting miter angle") and place
the blade cover on the turn table so that the blade cover
is centered over the slit for the blade entrance in the turn
table and then lock the handle in the lowest position by
fully pushing in the stopper pin as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
When using the tool in the table saw mode (bench
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mode), make sure that the blade cover is installed
on the turn table.

Securing workpiece

Whenever possible, secure the workpiece with the
optional vise. If you must use your hand to hold the
workpiece, then it must be done firmly and securely so
as not to lose control of the workpiece. Your hand and
arm must be kept well away from the blade area
(100mm minimum). Squeeze the workpiece firmly
against the guide fence with your fingers held over the
top of the guide fence. The workpiece must also rest
steadily on the turn base.
WARNING:
Never use your hand to hold the workpiece that
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requires your hand to be any closer than 100mm
from the blade area. In this case, always use the
optional vise to secure the workpiece. After any
cutting operation, raise the blade gently. Never
raise the blade until it has come to a complete stop.
Serious injury may result.
CAUTION:
When cutting long workpieces, use supports that
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are as high as the top surface level of the turn base.
Do not rely solely on the vertical vise and/or
horizontal vise (optional) to secure the workpiece.
Thin material tends to sag. Support workpiece over
its entire length to avoid blade pinch and possible
KICKBACK.
Fig.34
Vertical vise
Fig.35
The vertical vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the guide fence. Insert the
vise rod into the hole in the guide fence or the holder
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