Switch Action; Electric Brake - Makita LS1214 Instruction Manual

CAUTION:
• When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the
handle fully.
• After changing the bevel angle, always secure the
arm by tightening the lever clockwise.
• When changing bevel angles, be sure to position
the kerf boards appropriately as explained in the
"Positioning kerf boards" section.

Switch action

CAUTION:
• Before plugging in 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.
• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing
in the lock-off button. This can cause switch
breakage.
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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 switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
• NEVER use tool without a fully operative switch
trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch is
HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired
before further usage.
• For your safety, this tool is equipped with a lock-off
button which prevents the tool from unintended
starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when you
simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the
lock-off button. Return tool to a Makita service
center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
• NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function
of lock-off button.
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1. Lock-off button
2. Handle
3. Switch trigger
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Electric brake

This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly stop blade after switch
trigger release, have tool serviced at a Makita service
center.
The blade brake system is not a substitute for blade
guard. NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING
BLADE GUARD. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.
Lighting up the lamps
For Model LS1214F only
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CAUTION:
• This is not a rainproof light. Do not wash the light in
water or use it in a rain or a wet area. Such a
conduct can cause an electric shock and fume.
• Do not touch the lens of the light, as it is very hot
while it is lighted or shortly after it is turned off. This
may cause a burn to a human body.
• Do not apply impact to the light, which may cause
damage or shorted service time to it.
• Do not keep casting the beam of the light to your
eyes. This can cause your eyes to be hurt.
• Do not cover the light with clothes, carton,
cardboard or similar objects while it is lighted,
which can cause a fire or an ignition.
Push the upper position of the switch for turning on the
light and the lower position for off.
Move the light to shift an area of lighting.
NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
Be careful not to scratch the lens of light, or it may
lower the illumination.
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1. Light
2. Light switch
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1. Light switch
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