Makita LS1214 Instruction Manual page 18

Adjusting the bevel angle (Fig. 11 & 12)
To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of
the tool counterclockwise. Unlock the arm by pushing the
handle somewhat strongly in the direction that you intend
to tilt the saw blade.
Tilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desired
angle on the bevel scale. Then tighten the lever clock-
wise firmly to secure the arm.
CAUTION:
• When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the handle
fully.
• After changing the bevel angle, always secure the arm
by tightening the lever clockwise.
• When changing bevel angles, be sure to position the
kerf boards appropriately as explained in the "Position-
ing kerf boards" section.
Switch action
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that
the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the
"OFF" position when released.
• When not using the tool, remove the lock-off button and
store it in a secure place. This prevents unauthorized
operation.
• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing in
the lock-off button. This can cause switch breakage.
For European countries (Fig. 13)
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
push the lever to the left, press in the lock-off button and
then pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to
stop.
For all countries other than European countries
(Fig. 14)
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
• NEVER use tool without a fully operative switch trigger.
Any tool with an inoperative switch is HIGHLY DAN-
GEROUS and must be repaired before further usage.
• For your safety, this tool is equipped with a lock-off but-
ton which prevents the tool from unintended starting.
NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull the
switch trigger without pressing the lock-off button.
Return tool to a Makita service center for proper repairs
BEFORE further usage.
• NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function of
lock-off button.
Lighting up the lamps
For Model LS1214F only
CAUTION:
• This is not a rainproof light. Do not wash the light in
water or use it in a rain or a wet area. Such a conduct
can cause an electric shock and fume.
• Do not touch the lens of the light, as it is very hot while
it is lighted or shortly after it is turned off. This may
cause a burn to a human body.
• Do not apply impact to the light, which may cause dam-
age or shorted service time to it.
• Do not keep casting the beam of the light to your eyes.
This can cause your eyes to be hurt.
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(Fig. 15 & 16)
• Do not cover the light with clothes, carton, cardboard or
similar objects while it is lighted, which can cause a fire
or an ignition.
Push the upper position of the switch for turning on the
light and the lower position for off.
Move the light to shift an area of lighting.
NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be
careful not to scratch the lens of light, or it may lower
the illumination.
Laser beam action
For model LS1214L only
CAUTION:
• Never look into the laser beam. Direct laser beam may
injure your eyes.
To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position (I) of
the switch. Press the lower position (O) to turn off.
(Fig. 17)
Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
the saw blade by adjusting the adjusting screw as fol-
lows. (Fig. 18)
1. Loosen the adjusting screw by turning it counter-
clockwise.
2. With the adjusting screw loosened, slide the adjust-
ing screw to the right or left as far as it goes.
3. Tighten the adjusting screw firmly at the position
where it stops sliding.
Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is positioned within
1 mm from the side surface of the blade (cutting posi-
tion).
NOTE:
• When laser line is dim and almost or entirely invisible
because of the direct sunlight in the indoor or outdoor
window-by work, relocate the work area to a place not
exposed to the direct sunlight.
Aligning the laser line (Fig. 19)
Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
the blade according to the applications of cutting. Refer
to explanation titled "Laser beam action" regarding its
shifting method.
NOTE:
• Use wood facing against the guide fence when aligning
the cutting line with the laser line at the side of guide
fence in compound cutting (bevel angle 45 degrees and
miter angle right 45 degrees).
A) When you obtain correct size on the left side of work-
piece
• Shift the laser line to the left of the blade.
B) When you obtain correct size on the right side of
workpiece
• Shift the laser line to the right of the blade.
Align the cutting line on your workpiece with the laser
line.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Socket wrench storage (Fig. 20)
The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure.
When using the socket wrench, pull it out of the wrench