Maintenance; Carrying Tool; Adjusting The Cutting Angle; Miter Angle - Makita LS1219 Instruction Manual

7. Secure the workpiece firmly against the upper
fences with a vise before cutting.
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► 1. Upper fence 2. Vertical vise 3. Workpiece
4. Platform
8. Make a cut through the workpiece slowly according to
the operation explained in the section for slide (push) cutting.
WARNING:
Ensure that the workpiece is
secured with the vise and make the cut slowly. Failure
to do so may cause the workpiece to move resulting in
possible kickback and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Be aware that the platform may
become weakened after several cuts are performed at
various miter angles. If the platform becomes weakened
due to the multiple kerf cuts left in the material, the platform
should be replaced. If the weakened platform is not replaced,
it may cause the workpiece to move, during cutting, resulting
in possible kickback and serious personal injury.

Carrying tool

Before carrying, make sure to unplug and all movable parts
of the miter saw are secured. Always check the following:
• The tool is unplugged.
• The carriage is at 0° bevel angle position and secured.
• The carriage is lowered and locked.
• The carriage is fully slid to the guide fence and locked.
• The turn base is at the full right miter angle posi-
tion and secured.
• The sub bases are stored and secured.
Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base as
shown in the figure.
WARNING:
is for carrying and storage purposes only and not
for any cutting operations. The use of the stopper
pin for cutting operations may cause unexpected
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movement of the saw blade resulting in kickback and
serious personal injury.
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CAUTION:
before carrying the tool. If portions of the tool move
or slide while being carried, loss of control or balance
may occur and result in personal injury.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
switched off and unplugged before attempting
to perform inspection or maintenance. Failure to
unplug and switch off the tool may result in accidental
start up of the tool which may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
WARNING:
sharp and clean for the best and safest perfor-
mance. Attempting a cut with a dull and /or dirty blade
may cause kickback and result in a serious personal
injury.
NOTICE:
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.

Adjusting the cutting angle

This tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory,
but rough handling may have affected the alignment. If
your tool is not aligned properly, perform the following:

Miter angle

Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position
by the stopper pin. Push the carriage toward the guide
fence. Loosen the grip and the screws which secure the
pointer and miter angle scale.
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► 1. Screw on pointer 2. Screws on miter angle scale
3. Miter scale
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Stopper pin for carriage elevation
Always secure all moving portions
Always be sure that the tool is
Always be sure that the blade is
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
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