Operation - Makita LS0815F Instruction Manual

Guide fence (SLIDING FENCES)
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
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of the tool, especially the blade, contacts
the sliding fence. when fully lowering and
raising the handle in any position and while
moving the carriage through its full range of
travel. If the blade makes contact the sliding
fence may result in kickback or unexpected
movement of the material and serious per-
sonal 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 con-
tacts 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.
Vertical vise
► Fig.35: 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 oppo-
site side of vise arm. Make sure that no part of the tool
contacts the vise when lowering 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.

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.36: 1. Locking screw
Workpieces up to 90 mm high and 60 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.
Never cut so small workpiece which cannot
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be securely held by the vise. Improperly held
workpiece may cause kickback and serious
personal injury.
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