Securing Workpiece; Cutting Operation - Makita LC1230 Instruction Manual

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To install the blade, mount the inner flange, saw blade,
outer flange and hex bolt onto the spindle in that order.
Tighten the hex bolt by turning clockwise while pressing
the shaft lock. Return the blade guard and center cover
to the original position. Then tighten the hex bolt clock-
wise to secure the center cover. Lower the handle to
make sure that the blade guard moves properly.
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Securing workpiece

CAUTION:
• Always set the vise nut to the right fully when
securing the workpiece. Failure to do so may result
in insufficient securing of the workpiece. This could
cause the workpiece to be ejected or cause
damage to the blade.
By turning the vise handle counterclockwise and then
flipping the vise nut to the left, the vise is released from
the shaft threads and can be moved rapidly in and out. To
grip workpieces, push the vise handle until the vise plate
contacts the workpiece. Flip the vise nut to the right and
then turn the vise handle clockwise to securely retain the
workpiece.
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1. Hex bolt
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2. Shaft lock
3. Socket wrench
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1. Carbide-tipped
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saw blade
2. Hex bolt
3. Spindle
4. Inner flange
5. Outer flange
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1. Vise plate
2. Vise nut
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3. Vise handle
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Long workpieces must be supported by blocks of non-
flammable material on either side so that it will be level
with the base top.
OPERATION

Cutting operation

CAUTION:
• Never attempt to cut workpieces less than 14
gauge (0.08") thick except pipe or workpieces
which cannot be secured firmly with the vise. The
piece cut off may be caught by the blade, causing
dangerous scattering of chips and/or damage to the
carbide-tips. Possible serious injury may result.
• Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle
when cutting. Too much pressure may result in
overload of the motor, decreased cutting efficiency
and/or damage to the carbide-tips or blade itself.
• Too little pressure on the handle may result in more
sparks and premature blade wear.
• Do not touch the blade, workpiece or cutting chips
immediately after operation; they may be extremely
hot and could burn your skin.
• If the blade stops during operation, makes an odd
noise or begins to vibrate, switch off the tool
immediately. Replace cracked or damaged blade
with a new one.
Hold the handle firmly. Switch on the tool and wait until
the blade attains full speed. Then lower the handle gently
to bring the blade close to the workpiece. When the blade
makes contact, ease into the cut gently at first, then grad-
ually add pressure as the cutting position steadies. Your
pressure on the handle should be adjusted to produce
the minimum amount of sparks.
When the cut is completed, switch off the tool and WAIT
UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE
STOP before returning the handle to the fully elevated
position. If the handle is raised while the blade is still
rotating, the piece cut off may be caught by the blade,
causing dangerous scattering of chips. When cutting only
part of the way into a workpiece, raise the handle while
the blade is rotating. Switching off during the cut may
cause damage to the carbide-tips as they contact the
workpiece.
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