Makita LS0815F Instruction Manual page 15

Storage of socket wrench with hex
wrench on its other end (Fig. 22)
The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure. When
the socket wrench is needed it can be pulled out of the
wrench holder.
After using the socket wrench it can be stored by returning
it to the wrench holder.
Installing or removing saw blade
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the blade.
Accidental start up of the tool may result in serious
personal injury.
• Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to
install or remove the blade. Failure to use the wrench
may result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of
the hex bolt and serious personal injury. (Fig. 23)
Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the
stopper pin. (Fig. 24)
To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen the
hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it
counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center
cover.
WARNING:
• Do not remove any screw other than the hex bolt
illustrated. If you mistakenly remove another screw
and the blade guard comes off, make sure to re-
assemble the blade guard. (Fig. 25)
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the socket
wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then remove the
hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
NOTE:
• If the inner flange is removed be sure to install it on 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, 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. (Fig. 26)
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. 27)
CAUTION:
• The ring 25.4 mm in outer diameter is factory-installed
as shown in the figure.
For European countries
CAUTION:
• The ring 30 mm in outer diameter is factory-installed
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. 28)
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.
Dust bag (Fig. 29)
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
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
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 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. 30)
Guide fence (SLIDING FENCES)
adjustment (Fig. 31)
WARNING:
• Before operating the tool, make sure that the sliding
fence is secured firmly.
• Before bevel-cutting, make sure that no part of the
tool, especially the blade, contacts the sliding
fence. when fully lowering and raising the handle in
any position and while moving the carriage
through its full range of travel. If the blade makes
contact the sliding fence may result in kickback or
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