Dust Bag; Securing Workpiece - Makita LF1000 Instruction Manual

Fig.27
NOTE:
There are four patterns to position the rip fence as
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shown in the figure. Rip fence has two slits on its
sides, one slit with an elevated fringe nearby on
the same side and the other without it. Use the
surface of rip fence with this fringe facing the
workpiece only when cutting off into a piece of a
thin workpiece.
Fig.28
NOTE:
To change the rip fence pattern, remove the rip
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fence from the rip fence holder by loosening the
clamping screw (A) and change the facing of the
rip fence to the rip fence holder so that the rip
fence faces the rip fence holder according to your
work as shown in the figure.
Insert the square nut on the rip fence holder into
the back end of either slit of the rip fence so that
they fit as shown in the figure..
To change from the pattern A or B to the pattern C
or D, or in adverse case, remove the square nut
and clamping screw (A) from the rip fence holder,
then position the clamping screw (A) and square
nut on the opposite position of the rip fence holder
compared to the original position Tighten the
clamping screw (A) securely after inserting the
square nut of the rip fence holder into the rip fence
slit.
Insert the square nut on the rip fence holder into
the back end of either slit of the rip fence so that
they fit as shown in the figure..
Fig.29
The rip fence is factory adjusted so that it is parallel to
the blade surface. Make sure that it is parallel. To check
to be sure that the rip fence is parallel with the blade,
adjust the blade height with the cutting depth adjusting
knob so that the blade appears at the topmost position
from the table. Mark one of the blade teeth with a crayon.
Measure the distance (A) and (B) between the rip fence
and blade. Take both measurements using the tooth
marked with the crayon. These two measurements
should be identical If the rip fence is not parallel with the
blade, proceed as follows:
Fig.30
(1) Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise.
Fig.31
Fig.32
(2) Shift the front edge of the rip fence slightly to
right or left until it becomes parallel with the
blade.
(3) Tighten the adjusting screw on the rip fence
firmly.
CAUTION:
Be sure to adjust the rip fence so that it is parallel
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with the blade, or a dangerous kickback condition
may occur.
Be sure to adjust the rip fence so that it does not
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contact the top blade guard or saw blade.
Do not relocate or carry the tool by rip fence.
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Raising the installed rip fence or exerting a force
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on it to the right and left with your hand grabbing its
top end may damage it and impair its function.
Installing and adjusting miter gauge
Fig.33
Install the miter gauge by inserting its shaft into one of
two grooves in the table from the front. Miter gauge
fence that is also used as rip fence can be installed on
the miter gauge according to your work.

Dust bag

Fig.34
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean
and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, fit it
onto 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.
Fig.35
If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, more
efficient and cleaner operations can be performed.
Fig.36
Elbow
Fig.37
CAUTION:
Point the discharge opening of the elbow to the
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direction in which the exhaust dust and chips do
not fly out toward the tool and persons in work
area.
Attach the elbow when changing the direction of dust
discharge.

Securing workpiece

WARNING:
It is extremely important to always secure the
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workpiece properly and tightly with the vise. Failure
to do so can cause the tool to be damaged and/or
the workpiece to be destroyed. PERSONAL
INJURY MAY ALSO RESULT. Also, after a cutting
operation, DO NOT raise the blade until the blade
has come to a complete stop.
Vertical vise
Fig.38
The vertical vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the guide fence. Insert the
vise rod into the hole in the guide fence and tighten the
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