Operation - Makita LS0815F Instruction Manual

WARNING:
Before operating the tool, make sure that the
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sliding fence is secured firmly.
Before bevel-cutting, make sure that no part of
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the tool, especially the blade, contacts the
sliding fence. when fully lowering and raising
the handle in any position and while moving
the carriage through its full range of travel. If
the blade makes contact the sliding fence may
result in kickback or unexpected movement of
the material and serious personal injury.
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CAUTION:
When performing bevel cuts, slide the sliding fence
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to the left and secure it as shown in the figure.
Otherwise, it will contact the blade or a part of the
tool, causing possible serious injury to the operator.
This tool is equipped with the sliding fence which should
ordinarily be positioned as shown in the figure.
However, when performing left bevel cuts, set it to the left
position as shown in the figure if the tool head contacts it.
When bevel-cutting operations are complete, don't
forget to return the sliding fence to the original position
and secure it by firmly tightening the clamping screw.
Vertical vise
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The vertical vise can be installed on either the left or
right side of the guide fence. Insert the vise rod into the
hole in the guide fence and tighten the screw on the
back of the guide fence 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
1. Sliding fence
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1. Vise arm
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2. Vise knob
3. Vise rod
4. Screw
5. Guide fence
tool contacts the vise when lowering the handle fully
and pulling or pushing the carriage 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.
WARNING:
The workpiece must be secured firmly against the
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turn base and guide fence with the vise during all
operations. If the workpiece is not properly secured
against the fence the material may move during the
cutting operation causing possible damage to the
blade, causing the material to be thrown and loss of
control resulting in serious personal injury.
Holders
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The holders can be installed on either side as a
convenient means of holding workpieces horizontally.
Slip fully the holder rods into the holes in the base. Then
tighten the holders securely with the screws.
WARNING:
Always support a long workpiece so it is level
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with the top surface of the turn base for an
accurate cut and to prevent dangerous loss of
tool control. Proper workpiece support will help
avoid blade pinch and possible kickback which
may result in serious personal injury.

OPERATION

NOTICE:
Before use, be sure to release the handle from the
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lowered position by pulling the stopper pin.
Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle
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when cutting. Too much force may result in
overload of the motor and/or decreased cutting
efficiency. Push down handle with only as much
force as is necessary for smooth cutting and
without significant decrease in blade speed.
Gently press down the handle to perform the cut. If
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the handle is pressed down with force or if lateral
force is applied, the blade will vibrate and leave a
mark (saw mark) in the workpiece and the
precision of the cut will be impaired.
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1. Holder
2. Screw
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