Operation - Makita LS800D Instruction Manual

Switch action (Fig. 24)
CAUTION:
• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released.
• When not using the tool, remove the lock-off button and
store it in a secure place. This prevents unauthorized

operation.

To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, press in the lock-off button and pull the
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
Lock lever (Fig. 25)
For European countries only
When cutting, push the lock lever to the left to release the
handle from the raised position. When the cut is com-
pleted, release the lock lever after returning the blade to
its fully elevated position. The handle will be automati-
cally locked in the raised position.
Operation
CAUTION:
Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle when cut-
ting. Too much force may result in overload of the motor
and/or decreased cutting efficiency.
1. Press cutting (Fig. 26)
• Workpieces up to 61 mm high x 122 mm wide can
be cut in the following way.
• Secure the workpiece with the vise. Switch on the
tool and wait until the blade attains full speed
before lowering gently into 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.
2. Miter cutting Refer to the previously covered "Posi-
tioning for adjusting the miter angle".
3. Bevel cut (Fig. 27)
• At a left 45° bevel angle, workpieces up to 45 mm
high x 122 mm wide can be cut.
• Loosen the lever and tilt the saw blade to set the
bevel angle. Refer to the previously covered "Posi-
tioning for adjusting the bevel angle". 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 COM-
PLETE STOP before returning the blade to its fully
elevated position.
CAUTION:
• During a bevel cut, it may create a condition
whereby the piece cut off will come to rest against
the side of the blade. If the blade is raised while
the blade is still rotating, this piece may be caught
by the blade, causing fragments to be scattered
around which is dangerous. The blade should be
raised ONLY after the blade has come to a com-
plete 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.
4. Compound cutting Compound cutting is the process
in which a bevel angle is made at the same time in
which a miter angle is being cut on a workpiece.
Compound cutting can be performed at angle shown
in the table below.
Miter angle
Left and right 45°
Left and right 52°
At the miter angle of left 45° and bevel angle of left
45°, workpieces 45 mm high x 85 mm wide can be
cut. When performing compound cutting, refer to
"Press cutting", "Miter cutting" and "Bevel cut" expla-
nations.
5. Cutting repetitive lengths (Fig. 28)
When cutting several pieces of stock to the same
length, ranging from 220 mm to 365 mm, use of the
set plate (optional accessory) will facilitate more effi-
cient operation. Install the set plate on the holder as
shown in Fig. 28. Align the cutting line on your work-
piece with either the left or right side of the groove in
the kerf board, and while holding the workpiece from
moving, move the set plate flush against the end of
the workpiece. Then secure the set plate with the
screw. When the set plate is not used, loosen the
screw and turn the set plate out of the way.
NOTE:
Use of the holder-rod assembly (optional accessory)
allows cutting repetitive lengths, ranging from
220 mm to 2,230 mm.
Carrying tool (Fig. 3 & 29)
Make sure that the battery cartridge is removed. Secure
the blade at 0° bevel angle and the turn base at 52° miter
angle to the right. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the
lowered position by pushing in the stopper pin. Carry the
tool by the carrying grip as shown in Fig. 29.
Bevel angle
Left 0° – 45°
Left 0° – 40°
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