Makita LS1017 Instruction Manual page 13

Holders
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The holders can be installed on either side as a
convenient means of holding workpieces horizontally.
Slip fully the holder rods into the holes in the base. Then
tighten the holders securely with the screws.
WARNING:
Always support a long workpiece so it is level
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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.
OPERATION
NOTICE:
Before use, be sure to release the handle from the
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lowered position by pulling the stopper pin.
Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle
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when cutting. Too much force may result in
overload of the motor and/or decreased cutting
efficiency. Push down handle with only as much
force as is necessary for smooth cutting and
without significant decrease in blade speed.
Gently press down the handle to perform the cut. If
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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.
During a slide cut, gently push the carriage toward
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the guide fence without stopping. If the carriage
movement is stopped during the cut, a mark will be
left in the workpiece and the precision of the cut will
be impaired.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade is not contacting the
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workpiece, etc. before the switch is turned on.
Turning the tool on with the blade in contact with the
workpiece may result in kickback and serious
personal injury.
1. Holder
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1. Press cutting (cutting small workpieces)
1. Locking screw
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Workpieces up to 91 mm (3-5/8") high and 70 mm
(2-3/4") wide can be cut in the following manner.
Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and
tighten the locking screw clockwise to secure the
carriage. Secure the workpiece correctly with the
proper type of vise. Switch on the tool without the
blade making any contact and wait until the blade
attains full speed before lowering. Then gently
lower the handle to the fully lowered position to cut
the workpiece. 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 position.
WARNING:
Firmly tighten the knob clockwise so that the
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carriage will not move during operation.
Insufficient tightening of the knob may cause
possible kickback which may result in serious
personal injury.
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