Makita LS1216 Instruction Manual page 22

interfere with the positioning of the material
being cut. Misalignment of the material being cut
can cause unexpected movement during the
cutting operation which may result in a loss of
control and serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
When the wood facing is attached, do not turn the
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turn base with the handle lowered. The blade
and/or the wood facing will be damaged.
9. Groove cutting
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A dado type cut can be made by proceeding as
follows:
Adjust the lower limit position of the blade using
the adjusting screw and the stopper arm to limit
the cutting depth of the blade. Refer to "Stopper
arm" section described previously.
After adjusting the lower limit position of the blade,
cut parallel grooves across the width of the
workpiece using a slide (push) cut as shown in the
figure. Then remove the workpiece material
between the grooves with a chisel.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to perform this type of cut by
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using a wider type blade or dado blade.
Attempting to make a groove cut with a wider
blade or dado blade could lead to unexpected
cutting results and kickback which may result in
serious personal injury
Be sure to return the stopper arm to the
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original position when performing other than
groove cutting. Attempting to make cuts with the
stopper arm in the incorrect position could lead to
unexpected cutting results and kickback which
may result in serious personal injury.
10. Special Max Width Cutting Capacities
Technique
The maximum width cutting capacity of this tool
can be achieved by following the steps below:
For the maximum cutting width of this tool refer to
the SPECIFICATIONS under "Special Max Width
Cutting Capacities"
(1) Set the tool at 0° or 45° miter angle and
make sure that the turn base is locked.
1. Cut grooves
with blade
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(Refer to the section titled "Adjusting the
miter angle".)
0° Miter angle: Over 450 mm (17-3/4")
45° Miter angle: Over 325 mm (12-3/4")
Over 760 mm (30")
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(2) Remove both right and left upper fences
temporarily and set aside
(3) Cut a platform to the dimensions indicated in
the drawing above using a 38mm thick, flat
stock material such as wood, plywood or
particle board.
WARNING:
Be sure to use flat stock as a platform. Stock
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that is not flat may move during the cutting
operation which may result in kickback and
serious personal injury.
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1. Screws (two each side)
2. Lower fence
3. Base
4. Platform
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NOTE:
The maximum cutting capacity in height will be
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reduced by the same amount as the platform
thickness.
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