Operation - Makita LS1016 Instruction Manual

Position the vise arm according to the thickness and shape of
the workpiece and secure the vise arm by tightening the
screw. If the screw to secure the vise arm contacts the
carriage, install the screw on the opposite side of vise arm.
Make sure that no part of the tool contacts the vise when
lowering the handle fully and pulling or pushing the carriage
all the way. If some part contacts the vise, re-position the vise.
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 vise knob.
Turning the vise knob to 90° counterclockwise allows the
vise knob to be moved up and down, facilitating the
quick setting of workpiece. To secure the workpiece after
setting, turn the vise knob clockwise.
WARNING:
The workpiece must be secured firmly against the
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turn base and guide fence with the vise during all
operations. If the workpiece is not properly secured
against the fence the material may move during the
cutting operation causing possible damage to the blade,
causing the material to be thrown and loss of control
resulting in serious personal injury.
Horizontal vise (optional accessory)
Fig.45
The horizontal vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the base.
Fig.46
When performing 15° or greater miter cuts, install the
horizontal vise on the side opposite the direction in
which the turn base is to be turned.
By flipping the vise nut counterclockwise, the vise is released,
and rapidly moves in and out. To grip the workpiece, push the
vise knob forward until the vise plate contacts the workpiece
and flip the vise nut clockwise. Then turn the vise knob
clockwise to secure the workpiece.
The maximum width of workpiece which can be secured
by the horizontal vise is 215 mm.
WARNING:
Always rotate the vise nut clockwise until the
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workpiece is properly secured. If the workpiece is not
properly secured the material may move during the
cutting operation causing possible damage to the blade,
causing the material to be thrown and loss of control
resulting in serious personal injury.
When cutting a thin workpiece, such as base boards,
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against the fence, always use the horizontal vise.
Holders (Optional accessory)
Fig.47
The holders can be installed on either side as a
convenient means of holding workpieces horizontally.
Slip the holder rods into the holes in the base and adjust
their length according to the workpiece to be held. Then
tighten the holders securely with the screws.
WARNING:
Always support a long workpiece so it is level
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with the top surface of the turn base for an
accurate cut and to prevent dangerous loss of
tool control. Proper workpiece support will help
avoid blade pinch and possible kickback which
may result in serious personal injury.

OPERATION

NOTICE:
Before use, be sure to release the handle from the
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lowered position by pulling the stopper pin.
Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle
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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
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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.
During a slide cut, gently push the carriage toward the
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guide fence without stopping. If the carriage movement
is stopped during the cut, a mark will be left in the
workpiece and the precision of the cut will be impaired.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade is not contacting the
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workpiece, etc. before the switch is turned on.
Turning the tool on with the blade in contact with
the workpiece may result in kickback and serious
personal injury.
1. Press cutting (cutting small workpieces)
Fig.48
Workpieces up to 68 mm high and 160 mm wide
can be cut in the following manner.
After turning the stopper lever clockwise and
sliding the carriage to your desired position, push
the carriage toward the guide fence fully and
tighten the locking screw clockwise and pull the
lock lever towards the front of the saw to secure
the carriage. Secure the workpiece correctly with
the proper type of vise or crown molding stoppers.
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.
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