Operation - Makita LS004G Instruction Manual

Horizontal vise
Optional accessory
WARNING:
Always rotate the vise nut clock-
wise until the workpiece is properly secured. If
the workpiece is not properly secured, the material
may move during the cutting operation causing pos-
sible damage to the circular saw blade, causing the
material to be thrown and loss of control resulting in
serious personal injury.
WARNING:
When cutting a thin workpiece,
such as base boards, against the fence, always
use the horizontal vise.
CAUTION:
When cutting the workpiece of the
thickness 20 mm or thinner, make sure to use a
spacer block to secure the workpiece.
The horizontal vise can be installed in either the left or
right side of the base. When performing 22.5° or greater
miter cuts, install the horizontal vise in the side opposed
to the direction in which the turn base is to be turned.
► Fig.53: 1. Vise plate 2. Vise nut 3. Vise knob
By flipping the vise nut counterclockwise, the vise is
released, and rapidly moves in and out. To grip the
workpiece, push the vise knob forward until the vise
plate contacts the workpiece and flip the vise nut clock-
wise. Then turn the vise knob clockwise to secure the
workpiece.
NOTE: The maximum width of workpiece which can
be secured by the horizontal vise is 228 mm.
Holders
WARNING:
Always support a long workpiece
so it is level with the top surface of the turn base
for an accurate cut and to prevent dangerous loss
of tool control. Proper workpiece support will help
avoid blade pinch and possible kickback which may
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Before the cutting operation,
always be sure that the holders are secured by
the screws.
To hold long workpieces horizontally, holders are pro-
vided on both sides of the tool. Loosen the screws and
extend the holders to the appropriate length for holding
the workpiece. Then tighten the screws.
► Fig.54: 1. Holder 2. Screw
When cutting, place the workpiece flat against the guide
fences.
► Fig.55: 1. Guide fence 2. Holder
Sub base
Optional accessory
WARNING:
so it is level with the top surface of the turn base
for an accurate cut and to prevent dangerous loss
of tool control. Proper workpiece support will help
avoid blade pinch and possible kickback which may
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
always be sure that a sub base is secured by the
screw.
NOTE: For details on installation, follow the instruc-
tions provided with an optional sub base.
Install an optional sub base in the base to hold long
workpieces more securely. Loosen the screw and
extend the sub base to the appropriate length for hold-
ing the workpiece. Then tighten the screw.
► Fig.56: 1. Sub base 2. Screw
When cutting, place the workpiece flat against the guide
fence and the sub fence on the sub base.
► Fig.57: 1. Guide fence 2. Sub fence 3. Sub base
Adjusting sub fence
Adjust the sub fence on the sub base if it is not aligned
with guide fence.
1. Loosen the bolts securing the sub fence using the hex wrench.
2. Place a straight rigid bar, such as a square steel
member, flat against the guide fence.
3. While the bar is flat against the guide fence, repo-
sition the sub fence so that the face of the sub fence
becomes flat against the bar. After that, tighten the bolts.
► Fig.58: 1. Bolt 2. Sub fence 3. Guide fence 4. Rigid bar

OPERATION

This tool is intended to cut wood products. With appro-
priate Makita genuine saw blades, following materials
can also be sawed :
— Aluminum products
Refer to our website or contact your local Makita dealer
for the correct circular saw blades to be used for the
material to be cut.
WARNING:
tacting the workpiece, etc. before the switch is turned on.
Turning the tool on with the blade in contact with the work-
piece may result in kickback and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
raise the saw 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.
WARNING:
such as turning grip, knob, and levers on the tool
while the saw blade is rotating. Adjustment while the
blade is rotating may result in serious personal injury.
31 ENGLISH
Always support a long workpiece
Before the cutting operation,
Make sure the saw blade is not con-
After a cutting operation, do not
Do not perform any adjustment