Securing Workpiece - Makita LS1018 Instruction Manual

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To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle,
making sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface
of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on the
blade case.
Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the
socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-handed)
securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
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CAUTION:
The ring 25.4 mm or 30 mm in outer diameter is
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factory-installed onto the spindle. Before mounting
the blade onto the spindle, always be sure that the
correct ring for the arbor hole of the blade you
intend to use is installed onto the spindle.
Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the
socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt securely
counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
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Return the blade guard and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure
the center cover. Release the handle from the raised
position by pulling the stopper pin. Lower the handle to
make sure that the blade guard moves properly. Make
sure the shaft lock has released spindle before making
cut.
1. Blade case
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2. Arrow
3. Arrow
4. Saw blade
1. Hex bolt
(left-handed)
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2. Outer flange
3. Saw blade
4. Ring
5. Inner flange
6. Spindle
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1. Socket wrench
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2. Blade case
3. Center cover
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4. Hex bolt
5. Blade guard
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Dust bag (accessory)
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The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations
cleaner and dust collection easier. To attach the dust bag,
fit it onto the dust nozzle.
When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust bag
from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the dust bag of
its contents, tapping it lightly so as to remove particles
adhering to the insides which might hamper further collection.
NOTE:
If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, cleaner
operations can be performed.

Securing workpiece

WARNING:
It is extremely important to always secure the
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workpiece correctly with the proper type of vise
or crown molding stoppers. Failure to do so may
result in serious personal injury and cause damage
to the tool and/or the workpiece.
After a cutting operation do not raise the blade
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until it has come to a complete stop. The raising
of a coasting blade may result in serious personal
injury and damage to the workpiece.
When cutting a workpiece that is longer than the
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support base of the saw, the material should be
supported the entire length beyond the support base
and at the same height to keep the material level.
Proper workpiece support will help avoid blade pinch and
possible kickback which may result in serious personal
injury. Do not rely solely on the vertical vise and/or
horizontal vise 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. Dust nozzle
2. Dust bag
3. Fastener
1. Support
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2. Turn base