Operation - Makita LF1000 Instruction Manual

Setting up the tool in miter saw mode
WARNING:
• Be sure to install the lower blade guard C before using
the tool in miter saw mode.
To change the set up from table saw mode to miter saw
mode, reverse the procedure of the section titled "Setting
up the tool in table saw mode"
1. Removing the top blade guard
Push the push button of the top blade guard to its side
surface and then just take away the top blade guard
upward with the button depressed .
2. Installing the lower blade guard C
Place the lower blade guard C on the table so that it
fits in the slot of the table and tightening the clamping
screw firmly.
3. Turning over the tool
Refer to the same titled section in the "Setting up the
tool in table saw mode".
4. Releasing the tool head from fully lowered
position (Fig. 49)
While holding the handle, pull the stopper pin in the
direction of arrow A, turn it to the angle of 90° in the
direction of arrow B with the stopper pin pulled and
then raise the handle slowly.
5. Repositioning riving knife (Fig. 50)
The position of riving knife (Fig. 50-(a)) should be
changed as follows.
(1) Loosen the clamping nut and hold the lower
blade guard A using its lug by hand (Fig. 50-(b)).
(2) While holding the lower blade guard A, pull the
riving knife so that it turns and pivot it to the
position in the direction of arrow (Fig. 50-(c)).
(3) With the riving knife held in that position, return
the lower blade guard A to the original position
and tighten the clamping nut securely (Fig. 50-
(d)(e)).

OPERATION

CAUTION:
• Before use, be sure to release the handle from the
lowered position by pulling the stopper pin and turning
it to the angle of 90°.
• Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece,
etc. before the switch is turned on.
CUTTING AS MITER SAW
WARNING:
• Make sure that the lower blade guard C is installed
before using in miter saw mode.
CAUTION:
• 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. Push down
handle with only as much force as is necessary for
smooth cutting and without significant decrease in
blade speed.
• 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
22
mark) in the workpiece and the precision of the cut will
be impaired.
1. Press cutting (Fig. 51)
Secure the workpiece against guide fence and turn
table. Switch on the tool without the blade making any
contact and wait until the blade attains full speed
before lowering. Then gently lower the handle to the
fully lowered position to cut the workpiece. 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.
2. Miter cutting
Refer to the previously covered "Adjusting the miter
angle".
3. Bevel cut (Fig. 52)
Loosen the lever and tilt the saw blade to set the bevel
angle (Refer to the previously covered "Adjusting the
bevel angle"). Be sure to retighten the lever firmly to
secure the selected bevel angle safely. Secure the
workpiece against guide fence and turn table. Switch
on the tool without the blade making any contact 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:
• Always be sure that the blade will move down to bevel
direction during a bevel cut. Keep hands out of path of
saw blade.
• 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 which is dangerous.
The blade should be raised ONLY after the blade has
come to a complete stop.
• When pressing the handle down, apply pressure
parallel to the blade. If the pressure is not parallel to the
blade during a cut, the angle of the blade might be
shifted and 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.
Bevel angle
45°
006366
When performing compound cutting, refer to "Press
cutting", "Miter cutting" and "Bevel cut" explanations.
5. Cutting aluminum extrusion (Fig. 53)
When securing aluminum extrusions, use spacer
blocks or pieces of scrap as shown in the figure to
prevent deformation of the aluminum. Use a cutting
lubricant when cutting the aluminum extrusion to
prevent build-up of the aluminum material on the
blade.
Milter angle
Left and Right 0° - 45°