Securing Workpiece - Makita LS1018 Instruction Manual

WARNING:
• Do not remove any screw other than the
hex bolt illustrated. If you mistakenly remove
another screw and the blade guard comes off,
make sure to re-assemble the blade guard.
► Fig.26: 1. Blade case 2. Socket wrench 3. Hex bolt
4. Arrow 5. Shaft lock
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the
socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then
remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
NOTE:
• If the inner flange is removed be sure to install
it on the spindle with its protrusion facing away
from the blade. If the flange is installed incor-
rectly the flange will rub against the machine.
WARNING:
• Before mounting the blade onto the spindle,
always be sure that the correct ring for the blade's
arbor hole you intend to use is installed between
the inner and the outer flanges. Use of the incorrect
arbor hole ring may result in the improper mounting
of the blade causing blade movement and severe
vibration resulting in possible loss of control during
operation and in serious personal injury.
► Fig.27: 1. Blade case 2. Arrow 3. Arrow 4. Saw
blade
To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle,
making sure that the direction of the arrow on the sur-
face of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on
the blade case.
Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the
socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-handed)
securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
► Fig.28: 1. Hex bolt (left-handed) 2. Outer flange
3. Saw blade 4. Ring 5. Inner flange
6. Spindle
► Fig.29: 1. Socket wrench 2. Blade case 3. Center
cover 4. Hex bolt 5. Blade guard
Return the blade guard and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure the
center cover. Release the handle from the raised position
by pulling the stopper pin. Lower the handle to make sure
that the blade guard moves properly. Make sure the shaft
lock has released spindle before making cut.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner.
► Fig.30
Dust bag
► Fig.31: 1. Dust nozzle 2. Dust bag 3. Fastener
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations
cleaner and dust collection easier. To attach the dust
bag, fit it onto the dust nozzle.
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.

Securing workpiece

WARNING:
• It is extremely important to always 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.
• After a cutting operation do not raise the
blade until it has come to a complete stop. The
raising of a coasting blade may result in serious
personal injury and damage to the workpiece.
• When cutting a workpiece that 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 blade pinch and possible KICKBACK.
► Fig.32: 1. Support 2. Turn base
Guide fence (SLIDING FENCE) adjustment
► Fig.33: 1. Sliding fence 2. Clamping screw
WARNING:
• Before operating the tool, make sure that the
sliding fence is secured firmly.
• Before bevel-cutting, make sure that no part
of the tool, especially the blade, contacts the
fence 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 unexpected movement
of the material and serious personal injury.
► Fig.34: 1. Sliding fence
CAUTION:
• When performing bevel cuts, slide the sliding fence
to the left and secure it as shown in the figure.
Otherwise, it will contact the blade or a part of the
tool, causing possible serious injury to the operator.
This tool is equipped with the sliding fence which should
ordinarily be positioned as shown in the figure.
However, when performing left bevel cuts, set it to the left
position as shown in the figure if the tool head contacts it.
When bevel-cutting operations are complete, don't for-
get to return the sliding fence to the original position and
secure it by firmly tightening the clamping screw.
Sub-fence R
WARNING:
• Before operating the tool, make sure that the
sub-fence R is secured firmly.
• Before performing right bevel cuts, remove the sub-
fence R. It will contact the blade or a part of the tool,
causing possible serious injury to the operator.
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