Auxiliary Fence; Carrying Tool; Maintenance - Makita LH1201FL Instruction Manual

CAUTION:
• Always use "work helpers" such as push sticks
and push blocks when there is a danger that your
hands or fingers will come close to the blade.
• Always hold the workpiece firmly with the table
and the rip fence. Do not bend or twist it while
feeding. If the workpiece is bent or twisted,
dangerous kickbacks may occur.
• NEVER withdraw the workpiece while the blade
is running. If you must withdraw the workpiece
before completing a cut, first switch the tool off
while holding the workpiece firmly. Wait until
the blade has come to a complete stop before
withdrawing the workpiece. Failure to do so may
cause dangerous kickbacks.
•
NEVER remove cut-off material while the blade is running.
• NEVER place your hands or fingers in the path
of the saw blade.
• Always secure the rip fence firmly, or dangerous
kickbacks may occur.
• Always use "work helpers" such as push sticks
and push blocks when cutting small or narrow
workpieces.
Work helpers
Push sticks, push blocks or auxiliary fence are types of "work
helpers". Use them to make safe, sure cuts without the need
for the operator to contact the blade with any part of the body.
Push block
2
130mm
200mm
55mm
80mm
10mm
1
30mm
1. Face/edge parallel 2. Handle 3. Wood screw 4. Glue
together
Use a 15 mm piece of plywood.
Handle should be in center of plywood piece. Fasten
with glue and wood screws as shown. Small piece 10
mm x 9 mm x 30 mm of wood must always be glued to
plywood to keep the blade from dulling if the operator
cuts into push block by mistake.
(Never use nails in push block.)

Auxiliary fence

► Fig.42: 1. Face/edge parallel 2. Hole(7mm in
diameter)
► Fig.43: 1. Clamping screw
Make auxiliary fence from 10 mm and 15 mm plywood
pieces.
Remove the rip fence, clamping screw (A), flat washer
and square nut from the rip fence holder and then
attach and secure the auxiliary fence to the rip fence
holder by using a bolt M6 longer than M6x50, washers
and nut.
50mm
10mm
3
100mm
4
30mm
9mm
Ripping
CAUTION:
• When cutting long or large workpieces, always
provide adequate support behind the table.
DO NOT allow a long board to move or shift on
the table. This will cause the blade to bind and
increase the possibility of kickback and personal
injury. The support should be at the same height
as the table.
1. Adjust the depth of cut a bit higher than the thick-
ness of the workpiece. To make this adjustment,
loosen two levers and lower or raise the top table.
2. Position the rip fence to the desired width of rip
and secure in place by tightening the clamping
screw (A). Before ripping, make sure the two
screws of the rip fence holder are secured. If it is
not secured enough, retighten it.
3. Turn the tool on and gently feed the workpiece into
the blade along with the rip fence.
(1) When the width of rip is 40 mm or wider, use
a push stick.
► Fig.44: 1. Push stick
(2) When the width of rip is narrower than 40
mm, the push stick cannot be used because
the push stick will strike the top blade guard.
Use the auxiliary fence and push block.
Install securely the auxiliary fence which is
secured to the rip fence holder on the table.
Feed the workpiece by hand until the end is
about 25 mm from the front edge of the top table.
Continue to feed using the push block on the top
of the auxiliary fence until the cut is complete.
► Fig.45: 1. Auxiliary fence 2. Push block

Carrying tool

► Fig.46: 1. Stopper pin
Make sure that the tool is unplugged. The table must be fixed at
the top position. Secure the blade at 0° bevel angle and the turn
base at left miter angle fully. Lower the handle fully and lock it in
the lowered position by fully pushing in the stopper pin.
Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base
as shown in the figure. If you remove the holders, dust
bag, etc., you can carry the tool more easily.
► Fig.47
CAUTION:
• Always secure all moving portions before carry-
ing the tool.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.
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