Switch Action; Operation - Makita LS1000 Instruction Manual

Switch action
To prevent the trigger from being acciden-
tally pulled, a lock-off button is provided
as a safety feature.
To start the tool, press in the lock-off
button and pull the trigger. Release the
trigger to stop.
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Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the trigger switch actuates properly
When not using the tool, remove the lock-off button. This prevents unauthorized opera-
and returns to the "OFF" position when released.
tion.
Operation
When cutting with this tool, the thickness
of the blade i s cut as well. Therefore, your
cutting line should be on either the left or
right side of the groove in the kerf board.
Switch on the tool and wait until the blade
attains full speed before lowering gently
into the cut. When the blade contacts the
workpiece, gradually bear down on the
handle to perform the cut. When the cut i s
completed, switch off the tool and WAIT
UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME TO A
COMPLETE STOP before returning the
blade to i t s fully elevated position. A thin-
cut piece could otherwise contact the
coasting blade and be thrown around dan-
gerously.
When cutting
2
x
4 (1-518"
x
3-112")
Cuts of 45 degrees can be done as usual
as
long as the workpiece i s not positioned ver-
tically. To cut vertically positioned work-
piece, insert a space block or scrap of wood
measuring 1/2" (12") in thickness be-
tween the workpiece and the guide fence.
Guide fence
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