Securing Workpiece - Makita LH1040 Instruction Manual

the blade cover on the turn table so that the blade cover
is centered over the slit for the blade entrance in the turn
table and then lock the handle in the lowest position by
fully pushing in the stopper pin as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
To attach the dust bag to the front dust nozzle in the
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table saw mode (bench mode), first remove the cap
from the front dust nozzle and then attach the dust
bag to the dust nozzle.
When not in use of dust bag, always replace the
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cap to the front dust nozzle. Failure to do so result
in dust scattering from the nozzle.
When using the tool in the table saw mode (bench
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mode), make sure that the blade cover is installed
on the turn table.

Securing workpiece

Whenever possible, secure the workpiece with the
optional vise. If you must use your hand to hold the
workpiece, then it must be done firmly and securely so as
not to lose control of the workpiece. Your hand and arm
must be kept well away from the blade area (100mm
minimum). Squeeze the workpiece firmly against the
guide fence with your fingers held over the top of the
guide fence. The workpiece must also rest steadily on
the turn base.
WARNING:
Never use your hand to hold the workpiece that
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requires your hand to be any closer than 100mm
from the blade area. In this case, always use the
optional vise to secure the workpiece. After any
cutting operation, raise the blade gently. Never
raise the blade until it has come to a complete stop.
Serious injury may result.
CAUTION:
When cutting long workpieces, use supports that
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are as high as the top surface level of the turn base.
Do not rely solely on the vertical vise and/or
horizontal vise (both optional) 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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1. Support
2. Turn base
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Vertical vise (optional accessory)
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The vertical vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the guide fence or the holder
assembly (optional accessory). Insert the vise rod into
the hole in the guide fence or the holder assembly and
tighten the screw to secure the vise rod.
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
opposite side of vise arm. Make sure that no part of the
tool contacts the vise when lowering the handle 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
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turn base and guide fence.
Horizontal vise (optional accessory)
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The horizontal vise can be installed on either the left or
right side of the base. When performing 15° or greater
miter cuts, install the horizontal vise on the side opposite
the direction in which the turn base is to be turned. 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,
1. Vise rod
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2. Screw
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3. Vise knob
4. Vise arm
5. Guide fence
6. Holder assembly
7. Holder
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1. Vise knob
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2. Projection
3. Vise shaft
4. Base