Makita LC1230 Instruction Manual page 11

Cutting operation
CAUTION:
*Never attempt to cut workpieces less than
14
gauge (0.08") thick except pipe or work-
pieces 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.
Pos-
sible 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
*If the blade stops during operation, makes an odd noise or begins to vibrate, switch off
be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
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 gradually add pressure as the cutting posi-
tion 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.
Dust collection
CAUTION:
Do
not touch any part of the dust box except its handle immediately after operation; it
may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
This tool is equipped with the dust box to
collect dust and cut chips. When the dust
box is full, hold the handle of the dust box
and raise it slightly. Then pull the dust box
out of the tool base.
Empty the dust box of
its contents.
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