Securing Workpiece - Makita LS1018 Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off
and unplugged before working on the tool.
Failure to switch off and unplug the tool may
result in serious personal injury.
Storage of socket wrench with hex
wrench on its other end
► Fig.23: 1. Socket wrench with hex wrench on its
other end 2. Wrench holder
The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure. When the socket
wrench is needed it can be pulled out of the wrench holder. After using
the socket wrench it can be stored by returning it to the wrench holder.
Installing or removing saw blade
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off
•
and unplugged before installing or removing
the blade. Accidental start up of the tool may
result in serious personal injury.
Use only the Makita socket wrench provided
•
to install or remove the blade.Failure to use the
wrench may result in overtightening or insufficient
tightening of the hex bolt and serious personal injury.
► Fig.24: 1. Stopper pin
Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the stopper pin.
► Fig.25: 1. Socket wrench 2. Blade case 3. Center
cover 4. Hex bolt 5. Blade guard
To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen
the hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it coun-
terclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
WARNING:
• Do not remove any screw other than the
hex bolt illustrated. If you mistakenly remove
another screw and the blade guard comes off,
make sure to re-assemble the blade guard.
► Fig.26: 1. Blade case 2. Socket wrench 3. Hex bolt
4. Arrow 5. Shaft lock
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the
socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then
remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
NOTE:
• If the inner flange is removed be sure to install
it on the spindle with its protrusion facing away
from the blade. If the flange is installed incor-
rectly the flange will rub against the machine.
WARNING:
• Before mounting the blade onto the spindle, always be
sure that the correct ring for the blade's arbor hole you
intend to use is installed between the inner and the
outer flanges. Use of the incorrect arbor hole ring may
result in the improper mounting of the blade causing blade
movement and severe vibration resulting in possible loss
of control during operation and in serious personal injury.
► Fig.27: 1. Blade case 2. Arrow 3. Arrow 4. Saw blade
To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle,
making sure that the direction of the arrow on the sur-
face of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on
the blade case.
Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the
socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-handed)
securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
► Fig.28: 1. Hex bolt (left-handed) 2. Outer flange
3. Saw blade 4. Ring 5. Inner flange
6. Spindle
► Fig.29: 1. Socket wrench 2. Blade case 3. Center
cover 4. Hex bolt 5. Blade guard
Return the blade guard and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure
the center cover. Release the handle from the raised
position by pulling the stopper pin. Lower the handle to
make sure that the blade guard moves properly. Make
sure the shaft lock has released spindle before making
cut.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner.
► Fig.30
Dust bag
► Fig.31: 1. Dust nozzle 2. Dust bag 3. Fastener
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations
cleaner and dust collection easier. To attach the dust
bag, fit it onto the dust nozzle.
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.

Securing workpiece

WARNING:
• It is extremely important to always secure
the workpiece correctly with the proper type
of vise or crown molding stoppers. Failure to
do so may result in serious personal injury and
cause damage to the tool and/or the workpiece.
• After a cutting operation do not raise the
blade until it has come to a complete stop.
The raising of a coasting blade may result in
serious personal injury and damage to the
workpiece.
• When cutting a workpiece that is longer
than the support base of the saw, the mate-
rial should be supported the entire length
beyond the support base and at the same
height to keep the material level. Proper
workpiece support will help avoid blade pinch
and possible kickback which may result in seri-
ous personal injury. Do not rely solely on the
vertical vise and/or horizontal vise to secure the
workpiece. Thin material tends to sag. Support
workpiece over its entire length to avoid blade
pinch and possible KICKBACK.
► Fig.32: 1. Support 2. Turn base
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