Makita LS1212 Instruction Manual page 16

Operation
CAUTION:
*Before use, be sure to release the handle from the lowered position by pulling the
*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.
*During a slide cut, gently push the carriage toward 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.
stopper pin.
Switch action
CAUTION:
*Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly
*When not using the tool, remove the lock-off button and store it in a secure place. This
*Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing in the lock-off button. This can cause
and returns to the "OFF" position when released.
prevents unauthorized operation.
switch breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being
accidentally pulled,
a
lock-off button is pro-
vided.
To
start the tool, press in the lock-off
button and pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
Lock-off button
/
Handle
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