Operation - Makita LS0714 Instruction Manual

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.
CAUTION:
• The workpiece must be secured firmly against
the turn base and guide fence with the vise
during all operations.
Horizontal vise (optional accessory)
► Fig.40: 1. Vise knob 2. Projection 3. Vise shaft
4. Base
The horizontal vise can be installed on the left side of
the base. By turning the vise knob counterclockwise,
the screw is released and the vise shaft can be moved
rapidly in and out. By turning the vise knob clockwise,
the screw remains secured. To grip the workpiece,
turn the vise knob gently clockwise until the projection
reaches its topmost position, then fasten securely.
If the vise knob is forced in or pulled out while being
turned clockwise, the projection may stop at an angle.
In this case, turn the vise knob back counterclockwise
until the screw is released, before turning again gently
clockwise.
The maximum width of the workpiece which can be
secured by the horizontal vise is 120 mm.
CAUTION:
• Grip the workpiece only when the projection is
at the topmost position. Failure to do so may
result in insufficient securing of the workpiece.
This could cause the workpiece to be thrown,
cause damage to the blade or cause the loss
of control, which can result in PERSONAL
INJURY.
Holders and holder assembly
(optional accessories)
CAUTION:
For the tool equipped with the hold-
ers and the holder assemblies as standard acces-
sories, this type of use is not permitted due to the
country regulations.
► Fig.41: 1. Holder 2. Holder assembly
The holders and the holder assembly can be installed
on either side as a convenient means of supporting
workpieces horizontally. Install them as shown in the
figure. Then tighten the screws firmly to secure the
holders and the holder assembly.
When cutting long workpieces, use the holder-rod
assembly (optional accessory). It consists of two holder
assemblies and two rods 12.
► Fig.42: 1. Holder assembly 2. Rod 12
CAUTION:
• Always support long workpieces level with the
top surface of the turn base for accurate cuts
and to prevent dangerous loss of control of the
tool.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
• Before use, be sure to release the handle from
the lowered position by pulling the stopper pin.
• Make sure the blade is not contacting the work-
piece, etc. before the switch is turned on.
• Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle
when cutting. Too much force may result in
overload of the motor and/or decreased cutting
efficiency. 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 precision 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 preci-
sion of the cut will be impaired.
Press cutting (cutting small
workpieces)
► Fig.43: 1. Two clamping screws which secure the
slide pole 2. Holder assembly
Workpieces up to 50 mm high and 97 mm wide can be
cut in the following way.
Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and
tighten two clamp screws which secure the slide poles
clockwise to secure the carriage. Secure the workpiece
with the 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.
CAUTION:
• Firmly tighten two clamping screws which
secure the slide poles clockwise so that the car-
riage will not move during operation. Insufficient
tightening may cause unexpected kickback
of the blade. Possible serious PERSONAL
INJURY may result.
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