Makita LS1212 Instruction Manual page 9

Safety cover
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When lowering the handle, the safety cover
rises automatically. The cover returns to its
original position when the cut is completed
and the handle is raised. NEVER DEFEAT
OR
REMOVE THE SAFETY COVER.
In
the
interest of your personal safety, always
maintain the safety cover in good condition.
Any irregular operation of the safety cover
should be corrected immediately. NEVER
USE THE TOOL WITH A FAULTY SAFETY
COVER. If the see-through safety cover
becomes dirty, or sawdust adheres to it in
such a way that the blade and/or workpiece
cover
is no longer easily visible, unplug the saw and clean the cover carefully with a damp cloth.
Do not use solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic cover.
Dust
bag
The use of the dust bag makes cutting
operations clean and dust collection easy.
To attach the dust bag, insert the dust
nozzle into the dust spout on the blade
case and fit the bag's entry port over the
dust nozzle.
When the dust bag is about half full,
remove the dust bag from the tool and pull
the fastener out. Empty the dust bag of its
contents, tapping it lightly so as to remove
particles adhering to the insides which
might hamper further collection.
Dust nozzle
Dust
bag
Fastener
NOTE:
If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, more efficient and cleaner operations can be
performed.
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