Securing Workpiece - Makita LS002G Instruction Manual

Dust bag
CAUTION:
When performing a cutting, always
attach the dust bag or connect a vacuum cleaner
to prevent dust-related hazards.
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 to the dust nozzle (upper dust port).
► Fig.38: 1. Dust extraction hose 2. Dust bag 3. Dust
nozzle (upper dust port)
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 adher-
ing to the insides which might hamper further collection.
► Fig.39: 1. Fastener

Securing workpiece

WARNING:
It is extremely important to always
secure the workpiece correctly with the proper type
of vise. Failure to do so may result in serious personal
injury and cause damage to the tool and/or the workpiece.
WARNING:
When cutting a workpiece that is
longer than the support base of the saw, support
the entire length of the material beyond the support
base and at the same height to keep the material
level. Proper workpiece support helps to 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.40: 1. Support 2. Turn base
Guide fences
WARNING:
Before operating the tool, make
sure that the upper fence is secured firmly.
WARNING:
Before bevel-cutting, make sure
that no part of the tool, especially the blade, con-
tacts the upper and lower fences when fully low-
ering 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 unexpected
movement of the material and serious personal injury.
Use upper fences to support the material higher than
the lower fences. Loosen the clamping screw so that
the upper fences slide in and out over the lower fences.
Reposition the fences and then tighten the screw.
► Fig.41: 1. Upper fence 2. Lower fence 3. Clamping
screw 4. Adjusting screw
NOTICE:
The lower fences are fixed to the base in
the factory. Do not remove the lower fences.
NOTICE:
If the upper fence is still loose after tight-
ening the clamping screw, turn the adjusting screw to
close a gap. The adjusting screw is factory adjusted.
You don't need to use it unless needed.
Vertical vise
WARNING:
firmly against the turn base and guide fences 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.
The vertical vise can be installed in two positions each
on the left and right side of the base. Insert the vise rod
into one of the holes in the base.
Position the vise arm according to the thickness and
shape of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by
tightening the clamping screw. If the clamping screw
contacts the carriage, install it on the opposite side of
vise arm. Make sure that no part of the tool contacts the
vise when lowering the handle all the way. If some part
contacts the vise, re-position the vise.
Press the workpiece flat against the guide fences and
the turn base. Position the workpiece at the desired
cutting position and secure it firmly by tightening the
vise knob.
► Fig.42: 1. Holes 2. Vise rod 3. Vise arm 4. Clamping
screw 5. Vise knob
Horizontal vise
Optional accessory
WARNING:
clockwise until the workpiece is properly secured.
If the workpiece is not properly, secured the material
may move during the cutting operation causing pos-
sible damage to the circular saw blade, causing the
material to be thrown and loss of control resulting in
serious personal injury.
WARNING:
such as base boards, against the fence, always
use the horizontal vise.
CAUTION:
When cutting the workpiece of the
thickness 20 mm or thinner, make sure to use a
spacer block to secure the workpiece.
The horizontal vise can be installed either on the left or
on the right side of the base. When performing 22.5° or
greater miter cuts, install the horizontal vise on the side
opposite to the direction in which the turn base is to be
turned.
By flipping the nut holder 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 nut holder
clockwise. Then turn the vise knob clockwise to secure
the workpiece.
► Fig.43: 1. Vise plate 2. Nut holder 3. Vise knob
NOTE: The maximum width of workpiece which can
be secured by the horizontal vise is 68 mm.
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The workpiece must be secured
Always rotate the nut holder
When cutting a thin workpiece,