Functional Description - Makita LS0816F Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before adjusting or
checking function on the tool. Failure to switch off
and unplug the tool may result in serious personal
injury from accidental start-up.
Handle lock
CAUTION:
Always hold the handle when
releasing the stopper pin. Otherwise the handle
springs up and it may result in personal injury.
When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the
lowered position with the stopper pin. To unlock the
handle, pull the stopper pin while lowering the handle
slightly.
► Fig.6: 1. Stopper pin
Slide lock
To allow the sliding movement of the carriage, loosen
thumb screw on the arm. To lock the sliding movement
of the carriage, move the carriage to your desired posi-
tion, and then tighten the thumb screw securely.
► Fig.7: 1. Thumb screw 2. Arm
Blade guard
WARNING:
Never defeat or remove the blade
guard or the spring which is attached to the
guard. An exposed circular saw blade as a result
of defeated guarding may result in serious personal
injury during operation.
WARNING:
Never use the tool if the blade
guard or spring is damaged, faulty or removed.
Operation of the tool with a damaged, faulty or
removed guard may result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Always maintain the blade guard
in good condition for safe operation. Stop the
operation immediately if there are any irregularity
of the blade guard. Check to assure spring loaded
return action of guard.
When lowering the handle, the blade guard raises
automatically. The guard is spring loaded so it returns to
its original position when the cut is completed and the
handle is raised.
► Fig.8: 1. Blade guard
Cleaning
If the transparent blade guard becomes dirty, or saw-
dust adheres to the transparent blade guard in such
a way that the circular saw blade and/or workpiece is
no longer easily visible, unplug the tool and clean the
guard carefully with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents
or any petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic guard
because this may cause damage to the guard.
Follow the step-by-step instructions listed on how to
prepare for cleaning.
1.
Make sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged.
2. Turn the hex socket bolt counterclockwise using
the supplied hex wrench with holding the center cover.
3. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
4. When cleaning is complete, return the center
cover and tighten the hex socket bolt by performing the
steps above in reverse.
► Fig.9: 1. Hex wrench 2. Hex socket bolt 3. Center
cover 4. Blade guard
WARNING:
blade guard. If guard becomes damaged in course
of time or UV light exposure, contact a Makita ser-
vice center for replacement. DO NOT DEFEAT OR
REMOVE GUARD.
Positioning kerf boards
This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn
base to minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. The
kerf boards are factory adjusted so that the circular saw
blade does not contact the kerf boards. Before use,
adjust the kerf boards as follows:
1. Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Then, loosen
all the screws (three each on left and right) securing the
kerf boards.
► Fig.10: 1. Kerf board 2. Screw
2. Re-tighten them only to the extent that the kerf
boards can still be easily moved by hand.
3.
Lower the handle fully, then lock the handle in the
lowered position with the stopper pin.
4. Loosen thumb screw on the arm which secures
the sliding movement of the carriage.
Pull the carriage toward you fully.
► Fig.11: 1. Thumb screw 2. Arm
5.
Adjust the kerf boards so that they are close to the
sides of the saw blade teeth.
► Fig.12
► Fig.13: 1. Circular saw blade 2. Blade teeth 3. Kerf
board 4. Left bevel cut 5. Straight cut
6. Tighten the front screws (do not tighten firmly).
7. Slide the carriage to the position between the front
end of the kerf boards and guide fences. Adjust the kerf
boards so that they are close to the
sides of the saw blade teeth.
8. Tighten the center screws (do not tighten firmly).
9. Push the carriage toward the guide fences fully
and then adjust the kerf boards so that they are close to
the sides of the saw blade teeth.
10. Tighten the rear screws (do not tighten firmly).
11. Release the stopper pin for handle lock and raise
the handle. Then tighten all the screws securely.
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Do not remove spring holding