Securing Workpiece; Cutting Operation - Makita LC1230 Instruction Manual

CAUTION:
When mounting the blade, make sure that the
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direction of the arrow on the surface of the blade
matches the direction of the arrow on the blade
case.
Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to
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install or remove the blade. Failure to do so may
result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of
the hex bolt. This could cause a personal injury.
Do not touch the blade immediately after operation;
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it may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen the
hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it
counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the
socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt by turning
counterclockwise. Then remove the hex bolt, outer
flange and blade.
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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
clockwise 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
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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
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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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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Long workpieces must be supported by blocks of
non-flammable material on either side so that it will be
level with the base top.
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OPERATION

Cutting operation

CAUTION:
Never attempt to cut workpieces less than 2 mm
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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
carbide-tips. Possible serious injury may result.
Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle
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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
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sparks and premature blade wear.
Do not touch the blade, workpiece or cutting chips
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immediately after operation; they may be extremely
hot and could burn your skin.
If the blade stops during operation, makes an odd
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noise or begins to vibrate, switch off the tool
immediately. Replace cracked or damaged blade
with a new one.
Do not cut aluminum, wood, plastics, concrete, tiles,
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etc.
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1. Vise plate
2. Vise nut
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3. Vise handle
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and/or damage to the