Functional Description - Makita LF1000 Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
Blade guard
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CAUTION:
Make sure that the handle cannot be lowered
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without pushing the lever nearby the handle to the
left.
Make sure that the lower blade guards A dose not
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open unless the lever near the handle is pushed at
the topmost position of the handle.
Make sure that the lower blade guard C is installed
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before using in miter saw mode.
When lowering the handle while pushing the lever to the
left, the lower blade guard A rises automatically. The lower
blade guard B rises as it contacts a workpiece. The lower
blade guards are spring loaded so it returns to its original
position when the cut is completed and the handle is
raised. The top blade guard falls flat on the table surface
after workpiece has passed under it. NEVER DEFEAT OR
REMOVE THE LOWER BLADE GUARDS, THE SPRING
WHICH ATTACHES TO THE LOWER BLADE GUARD,
OR THE TOP BLADE GUARD except for the note below.
In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain
each blade guard in good condition. Any irregular
operation of the guards should be corrected immediately.
Check to assure spring loaded return action of the lower
blade guards. NEVER USE THE TOOL IF THE LOWER
BLADE GUARD, SPRING OR THE TOP BLADE GUARD
ARE DAMAGED, FAULTY OR REMOVED except for the
note below. DOING SO IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE:
There are the following exceptions for removal of
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guards. Only when using in the table saw mode,
the lower blade guard C is removed. Only when
using in the miter saw mode, the top blade guard
is removed.
If any of these see-through blade guards becomes dirty,
or sawdust adheres to it in such a way that the blade is
no longer easily visible, unplug the saw and clean the
guards carefully with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents
or any petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic guard.
If the lower blade guard A is especially dirty and vision
through the guard is impaired, proceed as follows. Raise
the handle fully. Remove the saw blade (Refer to the
section "Installing or removing saw blade"). Raise the
lower blade guard A while pushing the lever to the left.
With the lower blade guard A so positioned, cleaning can
be more completely and efficiently accomplished. When
cleaning is complete, reverse procedure above and
secure bolt.
In the same case for the top blade guard as above stated,
push in the button at its front to the surface top and
remove the top blade guard. After cleaning, always
reinstall it securely.
If any of these blade guards becomes discolored
through age or UV light exposure, contact a Makita
service center for a new guard. DO NOT DEFEAT OR
REMOVE GUARDS.
Maintaining maximum cutting capacity
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This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum
cutting capacity for a 260 mm saw blade.
When installing a new blade, always check the lower limit
position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as follows:
CAUTION:
When making this adjustment, unplug the tool.
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First, unplug the tool. Lower the handle completely. Use
the wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until the periphery of
the blade extends slightly below the top surface of the
turn table at the point where the front face of the guide
fence meets the top surface of the turn table.
With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while
holding the handle all the way down to be sure that the
blade does not contact any part of the lower base.
Re-adjust slightly, if necessary.
CAUTION:
After installing a new blade, always be sure that the
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blade does not contact any part of the lower base
when the handle is lowered completely. Always do
this with the tool unplugged.
This tool can be used with or without the lower limit by
shifting the lower limit stopper as shown in the figure.
To use the tool without the lower limit, turn the stopper
end counterclockwise. Use in this position is proper to cut
a wide and thin workpiece.
To use the tool with the lower limit, move the stopper end
clockwise. Use in this position is proper to cut a thick
workpiece.
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Adjusting the miter angle
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Fig.10
Loosen the clamping screw on the guide fence by turning
counterclockwise. Turn the turn table by handle. When
you have moved the handle to the position where the
pointer points to the desired angle on the miter scale,
securely tighten the clamping screw clockwise.
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