Makita LS1216 Instruction Manual page 15

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.
Dust bag
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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.
Dust box (Optional accessory)
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Insert the dust box into the dust nozzle.
Empty the dust box when necessary.
To empty the dust box, open the cover by pushing the
button and dispose of the sawdust. Return the cover to
the original position and lock it in place. Dust box can
easily be removed by pulling it out while turning it near
the dust nozzle on the tool.
NOTE:
If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this tool,
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cleaner operations can be performed.
NOTICE:
Empty the dust box before collected sawdust level
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reaches the cylinder section.
1. Fastener
2. Dust bag
3. Dust nozzle
1. Dust box
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2. Cover
3. Button
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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
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the 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. Cylinder section
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2. Dust box
3. Sawdust
1. Cylinder section
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2. Dust box
1. Support
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2. Turn base