Makita LS1018L Instruction Manual page 14

NOTE:
If the inner flange is removed be sure to install it on
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the spindle with its protrusion facing away from the
blade. If the flange is installed incorrectly the
flange will rub against the machine.
WARNING:
Before mounting the blade onto the spindle,
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always be sure that the correct ring for the
blade's arbor hole you intend to use is installed
between the inner and the outer flanges. Use of
the incorrect arbor hole ring
improper mounting of the blade causing blade
movement and severe vibration resulting in
possible loss of control during operation and in
serious personal injury.
Fig.25
To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle,
making sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface
of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on the
blade case.
Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the
socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-handed)
securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
For all countries other than European countries
Fig.26
WARNING:
The black ring 25 mm in outer diameter and the
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silver ring 25.4 mm in outer diameter are
factory-installed as shown in the figure. When
using a blade with 25 mm hole diameter, replace
the silver ring with the black ring. Before
mounting the blade onto the spindle, always
be sure that the correct ring for the blade's
arbor hole you intend to use is installed
between the inner and the outer flanges. Use of
the incorrect arbor hole ring may result in the
improper mounting of the blade causing blade
movement and severe vibration resulting in
possible loss of control during operation and in
serious personal injury.
For European countries
CAUTION:
The ring 30 mm in outer diameter is factory-installed
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between the inner and outer flanges.
Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the
socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt securely
counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
Fig.27
Return the blade guard and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure the
center cover. Release the handle from the raised position
by pulling the stopper pin. Lower the handle to make sure
that the blade guard moves properly. Make sure the shaft
lock has released spindle before making cut.
may result in the
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Dust bag (accessory)
Fig.28
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations
cleaner and dust collection easier. To attach the dust bag,
fit it onto the dust nozzle.
When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust bag
from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the dust
bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to remove
particles adhering to the insides which might hamper
further collection.
NOTE:
If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, cleaner
operations can be performed.
Securing workpiece
WARNING:
It is extremely important to always secure the
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workpiece correctly with the proper type of
vise or crown molding stoppers. Failure to do so
may result in serious personal injury and cause
damage to the tool and/or the workpiece.
After a cutting operation do not raise the blade
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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.
When cutting a workpiece that is longer than
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the support base of the saw, the material
should be supported the entire length beyond
the support base and at the same height to
keep the material level. Proper workpiece
support will help avoid blade pinch and possible
kickback which may result in serious personal
injury. Do not rely solely on the vertical vise and/or
horizontal vise to secure the workpiece. Thin
material tends to sag. Support workpiece over its
entire length to avoid blade pinch and possible
KICKBACK.
Fig.29
Guide fence (SLIDING FENCES which are
upper and lower fences) adjustment
Fig.30
WARNING:
Before operating the tool, make sure that the sliding
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fence is secured firmly.
Before bevel-cutting, make sure that no part of
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the tool, especially the blade, contacts the
upper and lower fences 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.