Installation; Functional Description - Makita LS1219 Instruction Manual

INSTALLATION

Installing the grip
Screw the threaded shaft of the grip into the turn base.
► Fig.4: 1. Grip 2. Turn base
Installing the dust extraction hose
Connect the dust extraction hose to the tool as
illustrated.
Make sure that the elbow and the sleeve fit properly to
the ports of the tool.
► Fig.5: 1. Dust extraction hose 2. Elbow 3. Sleeve
4. Port
Bench mounting
When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the
lowered position by the stopper pin. While lowering the
handle slightly, pull the stopper pin and rotate it 90°.
► Fig.6: 1. Locked position 2. Unlocked position
3. Stopper pin
This tool should be bolted with four bolts to a level and
stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool's
base. This will help prevent tipping and possible injury.
► Fig.7: 1. Bolt
WARNING:
Ensure that the tool will not move
on the supporting surface. Movement of the miter
saw on the supporting surface while cutting may
result in loss of control and serious personal injury.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
WARNING:
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.
Blade guard
► Fig.8: 1. Blade guard
When lowering the handle, the blade guard rises auto-
matically. The guard is spring loaded so it returns to
its original position when the cut is completed and the
handle is raised.
WARNING:
guard or the spring which attaches to the guard.
An exposed blade as a result of defeated guarding
may result in serious personal injury during operation.
In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain
the blade guard in good condition. Any irregular opera-
tion of the blade guard should be corrected immediately.
Check to assure spring loaded return action of guard.
WARNING:
guard or spring are damaged, faulty or removed.
Operation of the tool with a damaged, faulty or
removed guard may result in serious personal injury.
If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or saw-
dust adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/or
workpiece is no longer easily visible, unplug the saw 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.
If the blade guard is especially dirty and vision through
the guard is impaired, unplug the tool and use the sup-
plied wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding the center
cover. Loosen the hex bolt by turning it counterclock-
wise and raise the blade guard and center cover. With
the blade guard so positioned, cleaning can be more
completely and efficiently accomplished. When cleaning
is complete, reverse procedure above and secure bolt.
Do not remove spring holding blade guard. If guard
becomes discolored through age or UV light exposure,
contact a Makita service center for a new guard. DO
NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD.
► Fig.9: 1. Center cover 2. Hex wrench 3. Blade
guard
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 saw blade
does not contact the kerf boards. Before use, adjust the
kerf boards as follows:
► Fig.10: 1. Kerf board
► Fig.11: 1. Left bevel cut 2. Straight cut 3. Right
bevel cut 4. Saw blade 5. Blade teeth
6. Kerf board
19 ENGLISH
Always be sure that the tool is
Never defeat or remove the blade
Never use the tool if the blade