Operation - Makita LS1018 Instruction Manual

► Fig.35: 1. Sub-fence R 2. Screws
The sub-fence R can be removed from the right side of
the guide fence. To remove the sub-fence R, loosen the
screw which secures the sub-fence R and pull it out.
Follow the removal procedure in reverse to install it.
When bevel-cutting operations are complete, don't for-
get to return the sub-fence R to the original position and
secure it by firmly tightening the clamping screw.
Vertical vise
► Fig.36: 1. Vise arm 2. Vise knob 3. Vise rod
4. Screw 5. Guide fence
The vertical vise can be installed on either the left or
right side of the guide fence. Insert the vise rod into the
hole in the guide fence and tighten the screw on the
back of the guide fence to secure the vise rod.
Position the vise arm according to the thickness and shape
of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by tightening the
screw. If the screw to secure the vise arm contacts the guide
fence, install the screw on the opposite side of vise arm.
Make sure that no part of the tool contacts the vise when low-
ering the handle fully and pulling or pushing the carriage all
the way. If some part contacts the vise, re-position the vise.
Press the workpiece flat against the guide fence and the
turn base. Position the workpiece at the desired cutting
position and secure it firmly by tightening the vise knob.
WARNING:
• The workpiece must be secured firmly against the
turn base and guide fence 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.
Horizontal vise (optional accessory)
► Fig.37: 1. Vise plate 2. Vise nut 3. Vise knob
The horizontal vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the base. When performing 10°
or greater miter cuts, install the horizontal vise on the side
opposite the direction in which the turn base is to be turned.
► Fig.38
By flipping the vise nut 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 vise nut
clockwise. Then turn the vise knob clockwise to secure the workpiece.
The maximum width of workpiece which can be secured
by the horizontal vise is 215 mm.
When installing the horizontal vise on the right side of
the base, also use the sub-fence R to secure the work-
piece more firmly. Refer to the "Sub-fence R" section
described on previously for installing the sub-fence R.
WARNING:
• Always rotate the vise nut clockwise until the
workpiece is properly secured. If the workpiece is
not properly secured 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.
• When cutting a thin workpiece, such as base boards,
against the fence, always use the horizontal vise.

OPERATION

NOTICE:
• Before use, be sure to release the handle from the
lowered position by pulling the stopper pin.
• Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle
when cutting. Too much force may result in over-
load of the motor and/or decreased cutting effi-
ciency. Push down handle with only as much force
as is necessary for smooth cutting and without
significant decrease in blade speed.
• Gently press down the handle to perform the cut. If
the handle is pressed down with force or if lateral
force is applied, the blade will vibrate and leave a
mark (saw mark) in the workpiece and the preci-
sion of the cut will be impaired.
• During a slide cut, gently push the carriage toward
the guide fence without stopping. If the carriage
movement is stopped during the cut, a mark will
be left in the workpiece and the precision of the
cut will be impaired.
WARNING:
• Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece, etc. before the switch is turned on.
Turning the tool on with the blade in contact with
the workpiece may result in kickback and seri-
ous personal injury.
1. Press cutting (cutting small
workpieces)
► Fig.39: 1. Locking screw
Workpieces up to 91 mm high and 70 mm wide
can be cut in the following manner.
Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and
tighten the locking screw clockwise to secure the
carriage. Secure the workpiece correctly with the
proper type of vise. Switch on the tool without the
blade making any contact and wait until the blade
attains full speed before lowering. Then gently
lower the handle to the fully lowered position to cut
the workpiece. When the cut is completed, switch
off the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS
COME TO A COMPLETE STOP before returning
the blade to its fully elevated position.
WARNING:
• Firmly tighten the knob clockwise so that
the carriage will not move during operation.
Insufficient tightening of the knob may cause
possible kickback which may result in serious
personal injury.
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