Installation - Makita LF1000 Instruction Manual

25. Be alert at all times, especially during repeti-
tive, monotonous operations. Do not be lulled
into a false sense of security. Blades are
extremely unforgiving.
26. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the
switch is turned on.
27. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece,
let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or
wobbling that could indicate poor installation
or a poorly balanced blade.
28. Wait until the blade attains full speed before
cutting.
29. Refrain from removing any cut-offs or other
parts of the workpiece from the cutting area
whilst the tool is running and the saw head is
not in the rest position.
30. Stop operation immediately if you notice any-
thing abnormal.
31. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop
before moving workpiece or changing
settings.
32. Unplug tool before changing blade, servicing
or not in use.
33. Some dust created from operation contains
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based-painted material and,
arsenic and chromium from chemical-
•
ly-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area and
work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.
34. Make sure that the table is securely fixed with
the lever after turning it over.
WHEN USING IN MITER SAW MODE:
35. Do not use the saw to cut other than wood,
aluminum or similar materials.
36. Do not perform any operation freehand. The
workpiece must be secured firmly against the
turn table and guide fence with the vise during all
operations. Never use your hand to secure the
workpiece.
37. Ensure that the tool is stable before each cut.
38. Support long workpieces with appropriate
additional supports.
39. Never cut so small workpiece which cannot be
securely held by the vise. Improperly held work-
piece may cause kickback and serious personal
injury.
40. Make sure that the turn table is properly
secured so it will not move during operation.
41. Make sure that the arm is securely fixed when
beveling. Tighten the lever clockwise to fix the
arm.
42. Make sure the blade does not contact the turn
table in the lowest position and is not contact-
ing the workpiece before the switch is turned
on.
43. Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw
moves up or down slightly during start-up and
stopping.
WHEN USING IN THE TABLE SAW (BENCH SAW)
MODE:
44. Do not perform any operation freehand.
Freehand means using your hands to support
or guide the workpiece, in lieu of a rip fence.
45. Make sure that the turn table is fixed securely.
46. Make sure that the arm is securely fixed in the
working position. Tighten the lever clockwise
to fix the arm.
47. Use a push stick or a push block to avoid
working with the hands and fingers close to
the saw blade.
48. Make sure the blade is not contacting the
riving knife or workpiece before the switch is
turned on.
49. Pay particular attention to instructions for
reducing risk of KICKBACK. KICKBACK is
a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or
misaligned saw blade. KICKBACK causes
the ejection of the workpiece from the tool
back towards the operator. KICKBACKS CAN
LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. Avoid
KICKBACKS by keeping the blade sharp, by
keeping the rip fence parallel to the blade, by
keeping the riving knife and blade guard in
place and operating properly, by not releasing
the workpiece until you have pushed it all the
way past the blade, and by not ripping a work-
piece that is twisted or warped or does not
have a straight edge to guide along the fence.
50. Avoid abrupt, fast feeding. Feed as slowly as
possible when cutting hard workpieces. Do not
bend or twist workpiece while feeding. If you
stall or jam the blade in the workpiece, turn
the tool off immediately. Unplug the tool. Then
clear the jam.
51. Before turning over the tool, always make sure
that the stopper pin has securely locked the
tool head in the lowest position
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
Keep the floor area around the tool
level well maintained and free of loose materials such
as chips and cut-offs.
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