Slide Lock Adjustment; Switch Action; Electronic Function; Constant Speed Control - Makita LS1216 Instruction Manual

Slide lock adjustment

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To lock the lower slide pole, pull the lock lever towards
the front of the saw.
To lock the upper slide pole, turn the locking screw
clockwise.

Switch action

For European countries
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To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, push
the lever to the left, press in the lock-off button and then
pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to
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see that the switch trigger actuates properly
and returns to the "OFF" position when
released. Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This
can cause switch breakage. Operating a tool with
a switch that does not actuate properly can lead to
loss of control and serious personal injury.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of
padlock to lock the tool off.
For all countries other than European countries
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1. Lock lever
2. Locking screw
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1. Lock-off button
2. Switch trigger
3. Lever
4. Hole for padlock
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1. Switch trigger
2. Lock-off button
3. Hole for padlock
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To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to
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see that the switch trigger actuates properly
and returns to the "OFF" position when
released. Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This
can cause switch breakage. Operating a tool with
a switch that does not actuate properly can lead to
loss of control and serious personal injury.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of
padlock to lock the tool off.
WARNING:
Do not use a lock with a shank or cable any
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smaller than 6.35 mm in diameter. A smaller
shank or cable may not properly lock the tool in the
off position and unintentional operation may occur
resulting in serious personal injury.
NEVER use tool without a fully operative switch
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trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch is
HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired
before further usage or serious personal injury may
occur.
For your safety, this tool is equipped with a lock-off
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button which prevents the tool from unintended
starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when you
simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the
lock-off button. A switch in need of repair may
result in unintentional operation and serious
personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service
center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
NEVER defeat the lock-off button by taping down
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or some other means. A switch with a defeated
lock-off button may result in unintentional operation
and serious personal injury.

Electronic function

Constant speed control

The tool is provided with an electronic speed
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control which helps maintain a constant blade
rotation speed even under load. A constant blade
rotation speed will result in a very smooth cut.
Soft start feature
This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool
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by limiting the start-up torque.
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