Makita LS003G Instruction Manual page 32

3. Cut a platform to the dimensions indicated in the
figure using a 38 mm thick, flat stock material such as
wood, plywood or particle board.
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► 1. 0° Miter angle: Over 450 mm 2. 45° Miter angle:
Over 325 mm 3. 38 mm 4. Over 760 mm
WARNING:
Be sure to use flat stock as a
platform. Stock that is not flat may move during the
cutting operation which may result in kickback and
serious personal injury.
NOTE: The maximum cutting capacity in height will
be reduced by the same amount as the platform
thickness.
4. Place the platform on the tool so that it extends
equally over each side of the tool base.
Secure the platform to the tool using four 6 mm wood
screws through four holes in the lower fences.
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► 1. Screws (two each side) 2. Lower fence 3. Base
4. Platform
WARNING:
Make sure that the platform is laying
flat against the tool base and secured firmly to the lower
fences using the four screw holes provided. Failure to
properly secure the platform may result in movement and
possible kickback resulting in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Ensure that the tool is firmly
mounted to a stable and flat surface. Failure to prop-
erly mount and secure the tool could cause the tool to
be unstable resulting in a loss of control and/or the tool
falling which may result in serious personal injury.
5.
fences installed. The upper fences provide the ade-
quate support required to cut the workpiece.
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If the workpiece is not supported properly, it may
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move resulting in possible loss of control, kickback
and serious personal injury.
6.
secured to the tool.
7.
fences with a vise before cutting.
► 1. Upper fence 2. Vertical vise 3. Workpiece
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ing to the operation explained in the section for slide
(push) cutting.
secured with the vise and make the cut slowly.
Failure to do so may cause the workpiece to move
resulting in possible kickback and serious personal
injury.
become weakened after several cuts are per-
formed at various miter angles. If the platform
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becomes weakened due to the multiple kerf cuts left
in the material, the platform should be replaced. If the
weakened platform is not replaced, it may cause the
workpiece to move, during cutting, resulting in possi-
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ble kickback and serious personal injury.
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Groove cutting
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.
to the 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.
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Install the upper fences on the tool.
WARNING:
Do not use the tool without upper
Place the workpiece to be cut on the platform
Secure the workpiece firmly against the upper
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4. Platform
Make a cut through the workpiece slowly accord-
WARNING:
Ensure that the workpiece is
WARNING:
Be aware that the platform may
WARNING:
Do not attempt to perform this
WARNING:
Be sure to return the stopper arm
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