Makita LS0815F Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Slide Compound Miter Saw LS0815F LS0815FL LS0815FL GBA DOUBLE INSULATION Read before use.
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Page 2: Miter Angle
SPECIFICATIONS Model LS0815F / LS0815FL LS0815FL GBA Blade diameter 216 mm Hole diameter For all countries other than 25.4 mm or 30 mm European countries (country specific) For European countries 30 mm Max. kerf thickness of the saw blade 2.8 mm Max. - Page 3 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s) has surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and been measured in accordance with a standard test refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec- method and may be used for comparing one tool with tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
- Page 4 If devices are provided for the connection of Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak- these are connected and properly used. Use of ing into account the working conditions and dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
- Page 5 15. Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to properly support round material such as rods or tubing. Rods have a tendency to roll while being cut, causing the blade to "bite" and pull the work with your hand into the blade. 16.
- Page 6 Check the blade carefully for cracks or dam- INSTALLATION age before operation. Replace cracked or dam- aged blade immediately. Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades slows saw and increases Bench mounting potential for kickback. Keep blade clean by first removing it from tool, then cleaning it with gum and pitch remover, hot water or kerosene.
- Page 7 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION WARNING: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Failure to switch off and unplug the tool may result in serious personal injury from accidental start-up. Blade guard ►...
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Page 8: Left And Right
If guard becomes damaged through age or UV light piece tear out. exposure, contact a Makita service center for a new guard. DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD. Maintaining maximum cutting Positioning kerf board... - Page 9 First, unplug the tool. Push the carriage toward the guide CAUTION: fence fully and lower the handle completely. Use the hex. • After changing the miter angle, always secure wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until the periphery of the blade extends slightly below the top surface of the turn the turn base by tightening the grip firmly.
- Page 10 A switch in need of repair may result in unintentional operation and serious personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service center for proper repairs BEFORE fur- ther usage.
- Page 11 Electronic function NOTE: • When laser line appears dim and hard to see because of direct sunlight, relocate the work area Soft start feature to a place where there is less direct sunlight. This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool by Cleaning of the lens for the laser light limiting the start-up torque.
- Page 12 5. Shaft lock • Use only the Makita socket wrench provided Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the to install or remove the blade. Failure to use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then wrench may result in overtightening or insufficient remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
- Page 13 Connecting a vacuum cleaner When you wish to perform clean cutting operation, connect a Makita vacuum cleaner. ► 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.
- Page 14 Securing workpiece WARNING: • Before operating the tool, make sure that the WARNING: sliding fence is secured firmly. • Before bevel-cutting, make sure that no part • It is extremely important to always secure of the tool, especially the blade, contacts the workpiece correctly with the proper type the sliding fence.
- Page 15 1. Press cutting (cutting small The vertical vise can be installed on either the left or right side of the guide fence. Insert the vise rod into the workpieces) hole in the guide fence and tighten the screw on the back of the guide fence to secure the vise rod.
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Page 16: Bevel Cut" Explanations
2. Slide (push) cutting (cutting wide 3. Miter cutting workpieces) Refer to the previously covered "Adjusting the miter angle". 4. Bevel cut ► 1. Locking screw Loosen the lever and tilt the saw blade to set the bevel angle (Refer to the previously covered Loosen the locking screw counterclockwise so "Adjusting the bevel angle"). -
Page 17: Table Of Contents
5. Compound cutting Compound cutting is the process in which a bevel angle is made at the same time in which a miter angle is being cut on a workpiece. Compound cutting can be performed at the angle shown in the table. - Page 18 7. Cutting aluminum extrusion 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 ► 1. Guide fence 2. Vise 3. Spacer block 4. Aluminum extrusion 5.
- Page 19 Carrying tool 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 Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade at 0°...
- Page 20 ► 1. Screw 2. Pointer 3. Miter scale ► 1. Triangular rule 2. Saw blade 3. Top surface of turn table Make sure that the pointer points to 0° on the miter Carefully square the side of the blade with the top scale.
- Page 21 Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. (Refer to our website or contact your local Makita Replace when they wear down to 3 mm in length. Keep dealer for the correct saw blades to be used for the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
- Page 24 Makita Europe N.V. Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070 Kortenberg, Belgium Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan LS0815FL- ENEU-1803 www.makita.com 20181106...