Securing Workpiece - Makita LS1018-R Instruction Manual

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To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle,
making sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface
of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on the
blade case.
Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the
socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-handed)
securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
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Return the blade guard and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure
the center cover. Release the handle from the raised
position by pulling the stopper pin. Lower the handle to
make sure that the blade guard moves properly. Make
sure the shaft lock has released spindle before making
cut.
Dust bag (accessory)
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The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations
cleaner and dust collection easier. To attach the dust bag,
fit it onto the dust nozzle.
When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust bag
from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the dust
bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to remove
particles adhering to the insides which might hamper
further collection.
1. Hex bolt
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2. Outer flange
3. Saw blade
4. Inner flange
5. Spindle
1. Socket wrench
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2. Blade case
3. Center cover
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4. Hex bolt
5. Blade guard
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1. Dust nozzle
2. Dust bag
3. Fastener
NOTE:
If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, cleaner
operations can be performed.

Securing workpiece

WARNING:
It is extremely important to always secure the
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workpiece correctly with the proper type of
vise or crown molding stoppers. Failure to do so
may result in serious personal injury and cause
damage to the tool and/or the workpiece.
After a cutting operation do not raise the blade
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until it has come to a complete stop. The raising
of a coasting blade may result in serious personal
injury and damage to the workpiece.
When cutting a workpiece that is longer than the
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support base of the saw, the material should be
supported the entire length beyond the support
base and at the same height to keep the material
level. Proper workpiece support will help avoid
blade pinch and possible kickback which may result
in serious personal injury. Do not rely solely on the
vertical vise and/or horizontal vise to secure the
workpiece. Thin material tends to sag. Support
workpiece over its entire length to avoid blade pinch
and possible KICKBACK.
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Guide fence (SLIDING FENCES which are
upper and lower fences) adjustment
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WARNING:
Before operating the tool, make sure that the sliding
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fence is secured firmly.
Before bevel-cutting, make sure that no part of
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the tool, especially the blade, contacts the
upper and lower fences when fully lowering
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1. Support
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2. Turn base
1. Sliding fence
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2. Clamping screw
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