Installation; Bench Mounting; Functional Description - Makita LS1216F Instruction Manual

12. Always secure all moving portions before carry-
ing the tool. When lifting or carrying the tool, do
not use the guard as a carrying handle.
13. Do not operate saw without guards in place.
Check blade guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate saw if blade guard
does not move freely and close instantly. Never
clamp or tie the blade guard into the open posi-
tion.
14. Keep the floor area free of loose material e.g.
chips and cut-offs.
15. Use only saw blades that are marked with a max-
imum speed equal to or higher than the no load
speed marked on the tool.
16. When the tool is fitted with a laser or LED, do not
replace the laser or LED with a different type.
Ask an authorized service center for repair.
17. Never remove any cut-offs or other parts of the
workpiece from the cutting area whilst the tool is
running with an unguarded saw blade.
18. Do not perform any operation freehand. The
workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn
base and guide fence with the vise during all opera-
tions. Never use your hand to secure the workpiece.
19. Ensure that the tool is stable before each cut.
20. Fix the tool to a work bench, if needed.
21. Support long workpieces with appropriate addi-
tional supports.
22. Never cut so small workpiece which cannot be
securely held by the vise. Improperly held work-
piece may cause kickback and serious personal
injury.
23. Never reach around saw blade.
24. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop
before moving workpiece or changing settings.
25. Unplug tool before changing blade or servicing.
26. Stopper pin which locks the cutter head down is
for carrying and storage purposes only and not
for any cutting operations.
27. Do not use the tool in the presence of flammable
liquids or gases. The electrical operation of the tool
could create an explosion and fire when exposed to
flammable liquids or gases.
28. Use only flanges specified for this tool.
29. Be careful not to damage the arbor, flanges
(especially the installing surface) or bolt. Dam-
age to these parts could result in blade break-
age.
30. Make sure that the turn base is properly secured
so it will not move during operation.
31. For your safety, remove the chips, small pieces,
etc. from the table top before operation.
32. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from the workpiece before operation.
33. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the
switch is turned on.
34. Be sure that the blade does not contact the turn
base in the lowest position.
35. Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw
moves up or down slightly during start-up and
stopping.
36. Make sure the blade is not contacting the work-
piece before the switch is turned on.
37. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let
it run for a while. Watch for vibration or wobbling
that could indicate poor installation or a poorly
balanced blade.
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38. Wait until the blade attains full speed before cut-
ting.
39. Stop operation immediately if you notice any-
thing abnormal.
40. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the on posi-
tion.
41. Be alert at all times, especially during repetitive,
monotonous operations. Do not be lulled into a
false sense of security. Blades are extremely
unforgiving.
42. Always use accessories recommended in this
manual. Use of improper accessories such as
abrasive wheels may cause an injury.
43. Take care when slotting.
44. Some dust created from operation contains
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based-painted material and,
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depend-
ing on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work
in a well ventilated area and work with approved
safety equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out micro-
scopic particles.
45. To reduce the emitted noise, always be sure that
the blade is sharp and clean.
46. The operator is adequately trained in the use,
adjustment and operation of the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruc-
tion manual may cause serious personal injury.

INSTALLATION

Bench mounting

When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the low-
ered position by the stopper pin. Release the stopper pin
by simultaneously applying a slight downward pressure
on the handle and pulling the stopper pin. (Fig. 1)
WARNING:
• Ensure that the tool will not move on the support-
ing surface. Movement of the miter saw on the sup-
porting surface while cutting may result in loss of
control and serious personal injury.
This tool should be bolted with four bolts to a level and
stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool's
base. This will help prevent tipping and possible injury.
(Fig. 2)

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.