Operation - Makita LS1440 Instruction Manual

► 1. Vise rod 2. Screw 3. Vise knob 4. Vise arm
5. Guide fence
The vertical vise can be installed in the position on
either the left or right side of the guide fence. Insert the
vise rod into the hole in the guide fence and tighten the
screw to secure the vise rod.
Position the vise arm according to the thickness and
shape of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by
tightening the screw. If the screw to secure the vise arm
contacts the guide fence, install the screw on the oppo-
site side of vise arm. Make sure that no part of the tool
contacts the vise when lowering the handle all the way.
If some part contacts the vise, re-position the vise.
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 turn base and guide fence with the vise
during all operations.
Installing the holders (optional
accessories)
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► 1. Holder 2. Screw
Install the holders on both sides of the base and secure
them with screws.
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OPERATION

CAUTION:
• Before use, be sure to release the handle from the lowered
position by turning the handle latch to the released position.
• Make sure the blade is not contacting the work-
piece, etc. before the switch is turned on.
• Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle when cut-
ting. 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 the han-
dle 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.
Press cutting
Secure the workpiece with the vise. 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.
Miter cutting
Refer to the previously covered "Adjusting the miter angle".
Cutting aluminum extrusion
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► 1. Horizontal vise 2. Spacer block 3. Aluminum
extrusion 4. Guide fence
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