Makita LS1040 Instruction Manual page 13

CAUTION:
The workpiece must be secured firmly against the
turn base and guide fence with the vise during all
operations.
If some part contacts the vise, re-position the vise
arm. Press the workpiece flat against the guide
fence and the turn base. Position the workpiece at
the desired cutting position and secure it firmly by
tightening the clamp screw of the vise.
CAUTION:
When cutting long workpieces, use supports that are
as high as the top surface level of the turn base.
(Fig. 24)
2. Horizontal vise (optional accessory)
(Fig. 25 & 26)
The horizontal vise can be installed on either the left
or right side of the base. When performing 15° or
greater miter cuts, install the horizontal vise on the
side opposite the direction in which the turn table is
to be turned. By turning the knob on the vise coun-
terclockwise, the screw is released and the vise
shaft can be moved rapidly in and out. By turning the
knob clockwise, the screw remains secured. To grip
workpieces, turn the knob gently clockwise until the
projection reaches its topmost position, then fasten
securely. If the knob is forced in or pulled out while
being turned clockwise, the projection may stop at
an angle. In this case, turn the knob back counter-
clockwise until the screw is released, before turning
again gently clockwise.
3. Holders and holder assembly(optional accesso-
ries)
The holders and the holder assembly can be
installed on either side as a convenient means of
supporting workpieces horizontally. Install them as
shown in Fig. 27. Then tighten the screws firmly to
secure the holders and the holder assembly.
(Fig. 27)
When cutting long workpieces, use the holder-rod
assembly (optional accessory). It consists of two
holder assemblies and two rods 12. (Fig. 28)
CAUTION:
Always support long workpieces level with the top
surface of the turn base for accurate cuts and to pre-
vent dangerous loss of control of the tool.
Operation
CAUTION:
• Before use, be sure to release the handle from the low-
ered position by pulling the stopper 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 position. A
thin piece of cut off material could otherwise contact the
coasting blade and be thrown around dangerously.
(Fig. 29)
1. Miter cutting
Refer to the previously covered "Positioning for
adjusting the miter angle".
2. Bevel cut (Fig. 30)
• Left 0° – 45° bevel cuts can be performed.
• Set the sub-fence to the left position as shown in
Fig. 17. Loosen the lever and tilt the saw blade to
set the bevel angle. Be sure to retighten the lever
firmly to secure the selected bevel angle safely.
Secure the workpiece with the vise. Switch on the
tool and wait until the blade attains full speed.
Then gently lower the handle to the fully lowered
position while applying pressure in parallel with the
blade. 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.
CAUTION:
• When performing the bevel cut with the workpiece
secured on the left side of the turn base, it will cre-
ate a condition where the piece cut off will come to
rest on the blade. If the blade is raised while the
blade is still rotating, this piece may be caught in
the blade, causing fragments to be scattered
around which is dangerous. The blade should be
gently raised only after the blade has come to a
complete stop.
• When pressing down the handle, apply pressure in
parallel with the blade. If a force is applied perpen-
dicularly to the turn base or if the pressure direc-
tion is changed during a cut, the precision of the
cut will be impaired.
• Always set the sub-fence to the left position as
shown in Fig. 17 when performing bevel cuts.
3. Compound cutting
Compound cutting can be performed at angle shown
in the table below.
Bevel angle
45°
When performing the compound cutting, refer to
"Miter cutting" and "Bevel cut" explanations.
Miter angle
Left and right
0° – 45°
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