Makita LS1040 Instruction Manual page 13

Operation
CAUTIO
N:
*Before use, be sure to release the handle from the lowered position by pulling the stop-
per pin.
*Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece, etc. before the switch is turned on.
*Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle when cutting. Too much force may result
in overload of the motor and/or decreased cutting efficiency.
*Gently press down the handle to perform the cut. If the handle is pressed down with
force or if lateral force is applied, the blade will vibrate and leave a mark (saw mark) in the
workpiece and the precision of the cut will be impaired.
When cutting with this tool, the thickness
of the blade is cut out of the workpiece 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 is completed, switch off
the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS
COME TO A COMPLETE STOP before
returning the blade to its fully elevated posi-
tion A thin piece of cut off material could
Cutting line
Groove
CAUTIO
N:
When cutting long workpieces, use sup-
ports that are as high as the top surface
level of the turn base.
1.
Miter cutting
Refer to the previously covered "Positioning for adjusting the miter angle".
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