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Makita LS1220 Instruction Manual page 14

Compound miter saw 305 mm (12”) equipped wlth electric brake
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Operation
CAUTION:
*Before use, be sure to release the handle from the lowered position by pulling the stop-
per pin.
*Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece, 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.
*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.
When cutting with this tool, the thickness
of the blade is cut out of the workpiece as
well. Therefore, your cutting line should be
on either the left or right side of the groove
in the kerf board. Switch on the tool and
wait until the blade attains full speed
before lowering gently into the cut. When
the blade, contacts the workpiece, gradual-
ly
bear down on the handle to perform the
cut. 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. A thin piece of cut off material
Groove
could otherwise contact the coasting blade and be thrown around dangerously.
CAUTION:
When cutting long workpieces, use sup-
ports that are as high as the top surface
level of the turn base.
1. Miter cutting
Refer to the previously covered "Positioning for adjusting the miter angle".
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