Makita LS0815FL Instruction Manual page 14

Fig.23
To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen the
hex bolt holding the
counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
WARNING:
Do not remove any screw other than the hex
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bolt illustrated. If you mistakenly remove another
screw and the blade guard comes off, make sure
to re-assemble the blade guard.
Fig.24
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the
socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then
remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
NOTE:
If the inner flange is removed be sure to install it
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on the spindle with its protrusion facing away from
the blade. If the flange is installed incorrectly the
flange will rub against the machine.
WARNING:
Before mounting the blade onto the spindle,
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always be sure that the correct ring for the blade's
arbor hole you intend to use is installed between
the inner and the outer flanges. Use of the incorrect
arbor hole ring may result in the improper mounting of
the blade causing blade movement and severe
vibration resulting in possible loss of control during
operation and in serious personal injury.
Fig.25
To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle, making
sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface of the blade
matches the direction of the arrow on the blade case.
Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the
socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-handed)
securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
For all countries other than European countries
Fig.26
CAUTION:
The ring 25.4 mm in outer diameter is factory-
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installed as shown in the figure.
For European countries
CAUTION:
The ring 30 mm in outer diameter is factory-
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installed between the inner and outer flanges.
Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the
socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt securely
counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
Fig.27
Return the blade guard and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure
the center cover. Release the handle from the raised
position by pulling the stopper pin. Lower the handle to
make sure that the blade guard moves properly. Make
center cover by turning
sure the shaft lock has released spindle before making
cut.
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Dust bag
Fig.28
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations
cleaner and dust collection easier. 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.
NOTE:
If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, cleaner
operations can be performed.
Securing workpiece
WARNING:
It is extremely important to always secure the
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workpiece correctly with the proper type of
vise or crown molding stoppers. Failure to do
so may result in serious personal injury and cause
damage to the tool and/or the workpiece.
After a cutting operation do not raise the blade
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until it has come to a complete stop. The
raising of a coasting blade may result in serious
personal injury and damage to the workpiece.
When cutting a workpiece that is longer than the
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support base of the saw, the material should be
supported the entire length beyond the support
base and at the same height to keep the material
level. Proper workpiece support will help avoid blade
pinch and possible kickback which may result in serious
personal injury. Do not rely solely on the vertical vise
and/or horizontal vise to secure the workpiece. Thin
material tends to sag. Support workpiece over its entire
length to avoid blade pinch and possible KICKBACK.
Fig.29
Guide fence (SLIDING FENCES) adjustment
Fig.30
WARNING:
Before operating the tool, make sure that the
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sliding fence is secured firmly.
Before bevel-cutting, make sure that no part of
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the tool, especially the blade, contacts the
sliding fence. when fully lowering and raising
the handle in any position and while moving
the carriage through its full range of travel. If
the blade makes contact the sliding fence may
result in kickback or unexpected movement of
the material and serious personal injury.
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