Operation - Makita LS1018 Instruction Manual

Guide fence (SLIDING FENCE) adjustment
► Fig.33: 1. Sliding fence 2. Clamping screw
WARNING:
• Before operating the tool, make sure that the
sliding fence is secured firmly.
• Before bevel-cutting, make sure that no part
of the tool, especially the blade, contacts the
fence when fully lowering and raising the
handle in any position and while moving the
carriage through its full range of travel. If the
tool or blade makes contact with the fence this
may result in kickback or unexpected movement
of the material and serious personal injury.
► Fig.34: 1. Sliding fence
CAUTION:
• When performing bevel cuts, slide the sliding
fence to the left and secure it as shown in the
figure. Otherwise, it will contact the blade or a
part of the tool, causing possible serious injury
to the operator.
This tool is equipped with the sliding fence which should
ordinarily be positioned as shown in the figure.
However, when performing left bevel cuts, set it to the left
position as shown in the figure if the tool head contacts it.
When bevel-cutting operations are complete, don't for-
get to return the sliding fence to the original position and
secure it by firmly tightening the clamping screw.
Sub-fence R
WARNING:
• Before operating the tool, make sure that the
sub-fence R is secured firmly.
• Before performing right bevel cuts, remove the sub-
fence R. It will contact the blade or a part of the tool,
causing possible serious injury to the operator.
► Fig.35: 1. Sub-fence R 2. Screws
The sub-fence R can be removed from the right side of
the guide fence. To remove the sub-fence R, loosen the
screw which secures the sub-fence R and pull it out.
Follow the removal procedure in reverse to install it.
When bevel-cutting operations are complete, don't for-
get to return the sub-fence R to the original position and
secure it by firmly tightening the clamping screw.
Vertical vise
► Fig.36: 1. Vise arm 2. Vise knob 3. Vise rod
4. Screw 5. Guide fence
The vertical vise can be installed 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 on the
back of the guide fence 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 opposite side of vise arm. Make
sure that no part of the tool contacts the vise when lowering
the handle fully and pulling or pushing the carriage 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.
WARNING:
• The workpiece must be secured firmly
against the turn base and guide fence with
the vise during all operations. If the workpiece
is not properly secured against the fence the
material may move during the cutting operation
causing possible damage to the blade, causing
the material to be thrown and loss of control
resulting in serious personal injury.
Horizontal vise (optional accessory)
► Fig.37: 1. Vise plate 2. Vise nut 3. Vise knob
The horizontal vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the base. When performing
10° or greater miter cuts, install the horizontal vise on
the side opposite the direction in which the turn base is
to be turned.
► Fig.38
By flipping the vise nut counterclockwise, the vise is
released, and rapidly moves in and out. To grip the work-
piece, push the vise knob forward until the vise plate con-
tacts the workpiece and flip the vise nut clockwise. Then
turn the vise knob clockwise to secure the workpiece.
The maximum width of workpiece which can be secured
by the horizontal vise is 215 mm.
When installing the horizontal vise on the right side of
the base, also use the sub-fence R to secure the work-
piece more firmly. Refer to the "Sub-fence R" section
described on previously for installing the sub-fence R.
WARNING:
• Always rotate the vise nut clockwise until
the workpiece is properly secured. If the
workpiece is not properly secured the material
may move during the cutting operation causing
possible damage to the blade, causing the
material to be thrown and loss of control result-
ing in serious personal injury.
• When cutting a thin workpiece, such as base
boards, against the fence, always use the hori-
zontal vise.

OPERATION

NOTICE:
• Before use, be sure to release the handle from the
lowered position by pulling the stopper pin.
• Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle
when cutting. Too much force may result in over-
load of the motor and/or decreased cutting effi-
ciency. 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 handle 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 preci-
sion of the cut will be impaired.
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