Operation - Makita LS0816F Instruction Manual

Guide fences
WARNING:
Before operating the tool, make
sure that the sliding fence is secured with the
clamping screw firmly.
WARNING:
Before bevel-cutting, make sure
that no part of the tool, especially the circular
saw blade, contacts the fences when fully low-
ering and raising the handle in any position and
while moving the carriage through its full range
of travel. If the tool or circular saw blade makes
contact with the fence, this may result in kickback or
unexpected movement of the material and serious
personal injury.
This tool is equipped with the sliding fence. When per-
forming left bevel cuts, loosen the clamping screw and
move the sliding fence so that it does not hinder the
carriage movement. Secure the sliding fence by tighten-
ing the clamping screw.
► Fig.37: 1. Sliding fence 2. Guide fence 3. Clamping
screw
Vertical vise
WARNING:
The workpiece must be secured
firmly against the turn base and guide fence with
the vise during all operations. If the workpiece is
not properly secured against the fence, the material
may move during the cutting operation causing pos-
sible damage to the saw blade, causing the material
to be thrown and loss of control resulting in serious
personal injury.
The vertical vise can be installed into the holes on the
left side of the base, right side of the base, or left side of
the sub base.
Press the workpiece flat against the guide fence and the
turn base. Position the workpiece at the desired cutting
position and secure it firmly by tightening the vise knob.
Make sure that no part of the tool contacts the vertical
vise when lowering the handle all the way. If some part
contacts the vertical vise, re-position the vertical vise.
► Fig.38: 1. Hole 2. Vise knob
Sub base
WARNING:
Always support a long workpiece
so it is level with the top surface of the turn base
for an accurate cut and to prevent dangerous loss
of tool control. Proper workpiece support will help
avoid blade pinch and possible kickback which may
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Before the cutting operation,
always be sure that the sub bases are secured by
the thumb screws.
To hold long workpieces horizontally, sub bases are
provided on both sides of the tool. Loosen the thumb
screws and extend the sub bases to the appropriate
length for holding the workpiece. Then tighten the
thumb screws.
► Fig.39: 1. Sub base 2. Thumb screw
When cutting, place the workpiece flat against the guide
fences.
► Fig.40: 1. Guide fence 2. Sub base

OPERATION

This tool is intended to cut wood products. With appro-
priate Makita genuine saw blades, following materials
can also be sawed :
— Aluminum products
Refer to our website or contact your local Makita dealer
for the correct circular saw blades to be used for the
material to be cut.
WARNING:
contacting the workpiece, etc. before the switch
is turned on. Turning the tool on with the saw blade
in contact with the workpiece may result in kickback
and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
raise the saw blade until it has come to a com-
plete stop. The raising of a coasting saw blade may
result in serious personal injury and damage to the
workpiece.
WARNING:
such as turning grip, knob, and levers on the tool
while the saw blade is rotating. Adjustment while
the saw blade is rotating may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
CAUTION:
Do not release the saw head
uncontrolled from the fully down position.
Uncontrolled saw head may hit you and it will result in
personal injury.
NOTICE:
Before use, be sure to unlock the stop-
per pin and release the handle from the lowered
position.
NOTICE:
Do not apply excessive pressure on the
handle when cutting. Too much force may result in
overload of the motor and/or decreased cutting effi-
ciency. Press down handle with only as much force as
necessary for smooth cutting and without significant
decrease in blade speed.
NOTICE:
Gently press down the handle to per-
form the cut. If the handle is pressed down with force
or if lateral force is applied, the saw blade may vibrate
and leave a mark (saw mark) in the workpiece and
the precision of the cut may be impaired.
NOTICE:
During a slide cut, gently push the
carriage toward the guide fence without stopping.
If the carriage movement is stopped during the cut, a
mark will be left in the workpiece and the precision of
the cut will be impaired.
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Make sure the saw blade is not
After a cutting operation, do not
Do not perform any adjustment