Groove Cutting; Carrying Tool; Maintenance; Adjusting The Cutting Angle - Makita LS1018 Instruction Manual

8. Wood facing
Use of wood facing helps to assure splinter-free
cuts in workpieces. Attach a wood facing to the
guide fence using the holes in the guide fence.
See the figure concerning the dimensions for a
suggested wood facing.
15mm Over 500 mm
24 mm
68mm 121mm
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1. Holes
CAUTION:
• Use straight wood of even thickness as the
wood facing.
WARNING:
• Use screws to attach the wood facing to the
guide fence. The screws should be installed
so that the screw heads are below the sur-
face of the wood facing so that they will not
interfere with the positioning of the material
being cut. Misalignment of the material being
cut can case unexpected movement during the
cutting operation which may result in a loss of
control and serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
• When the wood facing is attached, do not turn the
turn base with the handle lowered. The blade and/
or the wood facing will be damaged.

9. Groove cutting

► Fig.46: 1. Cut grooves with blade
A dado type cut can be made by proceeding as follows:
Adjust the lower limit position of the blade using the adjusting
screw and the stopper arm to limit the cutting depth of the
blade. Refer to "Stopper arm" section described previously.
After adjusting the lower limit position of the blade, cut
parallel grooves across the width of the workpiece using a
slide (push) cut as shown in the figure. Then remove the
workpiece material between the grooves with a chisel.
WARNING:
• Do not attempt to perform this type of cut by
using a wider type blade or dado blade. Attempting
to make a groove cut with a wider blade or dado
blade could lead to unexpected cutting results and
kickback which may result in serious personal injury.
Be sure to return the stopper arm to the
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original position when performing other than
groove cutting. Attempting to make cuts with
the stopper arm in the incorrect position could
lead to unexpected cutting results and kickback
which may result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
• Be sure to return the stopper arm to the original
position when performing other than groove
cutting.
80mm-90mm
20 mm
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68mm
121mm

Carrying tool

► Fig.47
Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade at
0° bevel angle and the turn base at the full right miter angle
position. Secure the slide poles so that the lower slide pole is
locked in the position of the carriage fully pulled to operator
and the upper poles are locked in the position of the carriage
fully pushed forward to the guide fence (refer to the section
titled "Slide lock adjustment ".) Lower the handle fully and
lock it in the lowered position by pushing in the stopper pin.
Wind the power supply cord using the cord rests.
WARNING:
Stopper pin is only for carrying and storage pur-
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poses and should never be used for any cutting
operations. The use of the stopper pin for cutting
operations may cause unexpected movement of the saw
blade resulting in kickback and serious personal injury.
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.
CAUTION:
• Always secure all moving portions before carry-
ing the tool. If portions of the tool move or slide
while being carried loss of control or balance
may occur resulting in personal injury.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance. Failure to unplug and switch
off the tool may result in accidental start up of the
tool which may result in serious personal injury.
• Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean
for the best and safest performance. Attempting
a cut with a dull and /or dirty blade may cause
kickback and result in a serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.

Adjusting the cutting angle

This tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory,
but rough handling may have affected the alignment. If
your tool is not aligned properly, perform the following:
1. Miter angle
► Fig.48: 1. Hex bolt 2. Guide fence 3. Grip
Push the carriage toward the guide fence and
tighten the locking screw to secure the carriage.
Loosen the grip which secures the turn base. Turn the turn
base so that the pointer points to 0° on the miter scale. Then
turn the turn base slightly clockwise and counterclockwise to
seat the turn base in the 0° miter notch. (Leave as it is if the
pointer does not point to 0°.) Loosen the hex sockets bolts
securing the guide fence using the socket wrench.
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