Securing Workpiece - Makita LS1219 Instruction Manual

Dust bag
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean
and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, remove
the dust extraction hose from the tool and connect the
dust bag.
► 1. Dust extraction hose 2. Dust bag
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.
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► 1. Fastener

Securing workpiece

WARNING:
secure the 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.
WARNING:
not raise the saw blade until it has come to a
complete stop. The raising of a coasting blade may
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result in serious personal injury and damage to the
workpiece.
WARNING:
is longer than the 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
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blade pinch and possible KICKBACK.
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► 1. Support 2. Turn base
Guide fences
WARNING:
sure that the upper fence is secured firmly.
WARNING:
that no part of the tool, especially the saw blade,
contacts the upper and lower fences when fully
lowering and raising the handle in any position
and while moving the carriage through its full
range of travel. If the tool or blade makes contact
with the fence, this may result in kickback or unex-
pected movement of the material and serious per-
sonal injury.
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It is extremely important to always
After a cutting operation, do
When cutting a workpiece that
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Before operating the tool, make
Before bevel-cutting, make sure