Assembly; Slide Lock; Switch Action; Laser Beam Action - Makita LS1219 Instruction Manual

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Slide lock

To lock the sliding movement of the carriage, push the
carriage toward the guide fence until it stops. Pull the
stopper pin and rotate it 90°.
Fig.23: 1. Unlocked position 2. Locked position
3. Stopper pin

Switch action

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when released. Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This can
cause switch breakage. Operating a tool with a
switch that does not actuate properly can lead to loss
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repaired before further usage or serious personal
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NEVER defeat the lock-off button
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a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional
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ing the lock-off button. $ VZLWFK LQ QHHG RI UHSDLU
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for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
Fig.24: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button 3. Hole
for padlock
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.
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padlock to lock the tool off.
WARNING:
Do not use a lock with a shank
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smaller shank or cable may not properly lock the tool
in the off position and unintentional operation may
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Electronic function

Constant speed control
The tool is provided with an electronic speed control
which helps maintain a constant blade rotation speed
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result in a very smooth cut.
Soft start feature
This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool by
limiting the start-up torque.

Laser beam action

For model LS1219L only
CAUTION:
Never look into the laser beam.
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To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position (I)
of the switch. To turn off the laser beam, press the lower
position (0) of the switch.
Fig.25: 1. Switch for laser
Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
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where it stops sliding.
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tioned within 1 mm from the side surface of the blade
(cutting position).
NOTE: When laser line appears dim and hard to see
because of direct sunlight, relocate the work area to a
place where there is less direct sunlight.
Aligning the laser line
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line.
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side of workpiece, shift the laser line to the left of the
blade.
B) When you want to obtain the correct size on the right
side of workpiece, shift the laser line to the right of the
blade.
NOTE: Use wood facing against the guide fence
when aligning the cutting line with the laser line at the
side of guide fence in compound cutting (bevel angle
45° and miter angle right 45°).

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
switched off and unplugged before working on
the tool. Failure to switch off and unplug the tool may
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Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
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Fig.28: 1. Hex wrench
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