Makita LS0816F Instruction Manual page 22

Securing workpiece
WARNING:
It is extremely important to always
secure the workpiece correctly with the proper
type of vise. Failure to do so may result in serious
personal injury and cause damage to the tool and/or
the workpiece.
WARNING:
After a cutting operation, do not
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:
When cutting a workpiece that is
longer than the support base of the miter 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 to secure the work-
piece. Thin material tends to sag. Support workpiece
over its entire length to avoid blade pinch and possi-
ble KICKBACK.
► Fig.36: 1. Support 2. Turn base
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:
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:
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.
22 ENGLISH
Always support a long workpiece
Before the cutting operation,
Make sure the saw blade is not
After a cutting operation, do not
Do not perform any adjustment