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(_ _ Mitea 355mm(14") MODEL LS1400 INSTRUCTION MANUAL DOUBLE INSULATIC Specifications -t"! ..T .... • M_l]u(_clur_ f le_l_v_$ i i_Jhl (;_tilftlju $1_iricullorl_ _)ilr I$ _Ind ;iccv_sl)[_c$ w_lhi_Lll l*Ollt Nole : Specilic0lion5 porl$ accossofles mu y ditqe_ (fore coLJnt_'y...
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BEFORE CONNECTING YOUR TOOL TO A POWER SOURCE Besureyouhavereadall GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY RULES GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Miter Saw 1. Wear eye protection. 2. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. 3.
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22.DISCONNECT TOOLS before s ervicing; when changing accessories such as blad, bits, cutters, eta, 23. REDUCE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Mak_ sure switch is in ( position before plugging in. 24. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner's manual for recommend accessories.
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;autions before use efore plugging in the miter saw, use this checklist: ',heck ftem Checkpoin Is the saw blade installed correctly ? Fig. ], ; * Is the saw blade tip contacting the turn base when the blade is fulfy lowered? Fig.
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YOUR MAKITA MITER 1. Installing saw blade To replace the saw, raise the center cover. Press the shaft lock and use the socket wrench provided to loosen the hex bolt which serves to hold the saw blade in place. Then r_move...
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3. Adjusting vertical position of blade The miter saw is factory-adjusted with a standard blade cutting depth for a 355 mm (14") saw blade. Thus. IF YOU ARE NOT USING STANDARD BLADE, loosen the hex nut.on the end of the gear housing and use a minus (-) screwdriver to turn the cutting...
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0, 15, 22.5, 30 and 45 degrees. 6. Alignment This Makita Miter Saw was carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory but, rough handl- ing during shipment may have affected the alignment. If your miter saw is not aligned properly, perform the following.
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7.Attaching dust bag Elbow Although sawdust ejection can bedirected atwillbemeans of theelbow, theuse of the dustbagprovided makes collection complete and cutting operations sanitary. Oust attach the dust bag, fit it onto the elbow and turn to the left to lock in piace; it releases to the right.
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10.Installing holders and set p late (Optional accessories) They can be installed on either side to Set plate serve as convenient means to hold long Holder work or work to be cut continuously into fixed lengths. set plate on the holder so that the fiat side of the plate is on the inside.
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13. Maintenance • Carbon brushes Replace carbon brushes when they wear down about 6mm(1/4") or spark- ing will occur. Both brushes should be changed at the same time. •Oiling Clean the tool thoroughly after use. Apply oil to all sliding surfaces, the base and saw blade as a rust inhibitor. Optional accessories CAUTION: The use of any...