Makita LS1216 Instruction Manual page 16

Guide fence (SLIDING FENCES which are
upper and lower fences) adjustment
WARNING:
Before operating the tool, make sure that the
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upper and lower fences are secured firmly.
Before bevel-cutting, make sure that no part of
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the tool, especially the blade, contacts the
upper and lower fences when fully lowering
and raising the handle in any position and
while moving the carriage through its full
range of travel. If the tool or blade makes contact
with the fence this may result in kickback or
unexpected movement of the material and serious
personal injury.
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The lower fences can be moved inward and outward by
loosening the clamping screws.
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A red indicating area will appear as the lower fences are
moved inward and will disappear as the lower fences
are moved outward.
The upper fences can be removed or moved inward and
outward by loosening the levers.
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In case of bevel-cutting, adjust the lower and upper
fence positions to be as close to the blade as practical
to provide maximum workpiece support, and make sure
1. Levers
2. Clamping
screws
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1. Upper fence
2
2. Lower fence
3. Red indicating
area
that no part of the tool, especially the blade, contacts
the lower and upper fences when lowering and raising
the handle fully at any position and pulling or pushing
the carriage all the way at the lowest position.
Before cutting operations, make a dry run with the saw
turned off and unplugged, then check clearance
between fences and moving parts.
Before cutting operations, firmly secure lower fences by
tightening the clamping screws and upper fences by
tightening the levers.
When bevel-cutting operations are complete, don't
forget to return the upper fences to the original position
and return it.
Vertical vise
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The vertical vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the base. Insert the vise
rod into the hole in the base.
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 carriage, install the screw on the opposite
side of vise arm. Make sure that no part of the 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.
Turning the vise knob to 90° counterclockwise allows
the vise knob to be moved up and down, facilitating the
quick setting of workpiece. To secure the workpiece
after setting, turn the vise knob clockwise.
WARNING:
The workpiece must be secured firmly against
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the 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.
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1. Vise knob
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2. Vise arm
3. Vise rod
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4. Screw
2