Work Helpers - Makita LH1200FL Instruction Manual

cutting can be performed at angle shown in the
table.
Bevel angle
45
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When performing compound cutting, refer to
"Press cutting", "Miter cutting" and "Bevel cut"
explanations.
5. Cutting aluminum extrusion
Fig.39
When securing aluminum extrusions, use spacer
blocks or pieces of scrap as shown in the figure to
prevent deformation of the aluminum. Use a
cutting lubricant when cutting the aluminum
extrusion to prevent build-up of the aluminum
material on the blade.
CAUTION:
Never attempt to cut thick or round aluminum
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extrusions. Thick aluminum extrusions may come
loose during operation and round aluminum
extrusions cannot be secured firmly with this tool.
Never cut aluminum in the table saw mode (bench
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mode).
6. Wood facing
Use of wood facing helps to assure splinter-free
cuts in workpieces. Attach a wood facing to the
guide fence using the holes in the guide fence.
See the figure concerning the dimensions for a
suggested wood facing.
Over 10mm
1
77mm
1. Hole
012270
CAUTION:
Use straight wood of even thickness as the wood
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facing.
Use screws to attach the wood facing to the guide
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fence. The screws should be installed so that the
screw heads are below the surface of the wood
facing.
When the wood facing is attached, do not turn the
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turn base with the handle lowered. The blade
and/or the wood facing will be damaged.
CUTTING AS TABLE SAW (BENCH MODE)
CAUTION:
When using the tool in the table saw mode (bench
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mode), place the blade cover on the turn table so
that the blade cover is centered over the slit for the
Miter angle
Left and Right 0 - 45
Over 520mm
118mm 118mm 77mm
blade entrance in the turn table and two small
bosses on the underside of the blade cover fit into
the semi-circular slit in the periphery of the guide
fence on the turn table as shown in the figure and
then lock the handle in the lowest position by fully
pushing in the stopper pin. If not fixing the blade
cover, the table can not be down.
Fig.40
CAUTION:
Always use "work helpers" such as push sticks and
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push blocks when there is a danger that your
hands or fingers will come close to the blade.
Always hold the workpiece firmly with the table and
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the rip fence. Do not bend or twist it while feeding.
If the workpiece is bent or twisted, dangerous
kickbacks may occur.
NEVER withdraw the workpiece while the blade is
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running. If you must withdraw the workpiece before
completing a cut, first switch the tool off while
holding the workpiece firmly. Wait until the blade
has come to a complete stop before withdrawing
the workpiece. Failure to do so may cause
dangerous kickbacks.
NEVER remove cut-off material while the blade is
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running.
NEVER place your hands or fingers in the path of
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the saw blade.
Always secure the rip fence firmly, or dangerous
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kickbacks may occur.
Always use "work helpers" such as push sticks and
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push blocks when cutting small or narrow
workpieces, or when the ado head is hidden from
view while cutting.

Work helpers

Push sticks, push blocks or auxiliary fence are types of
"work helpers". Use them to make safe, sure cuts
without the need for the operator to contact the blade
1
with any part of the body.
Push block
200mm
55mm
10mm
1
1. Face/edge parallel
2. Handle
3. Wood screw
4. Glue together
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Use a 15 mm piece of plywood.
Handle should be in center of plywood piece. Fasten
with glue and wood screws as shown. Small piece 10
15
2
130mm
80mm
10mm
30mm 3
30mm
9mm
50mm
100mm
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