Makita LS1216 Instruction Manual page 23

(4) Place the platform on the tool so that it
extends equally over each side of the tool
base.
Secure the platform to the tool using four 6
mm wood screws through four holes in the
lower fences.
WARNING:
Make sure that the platform is laying flat
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against the tool base and secured firmly to the
lower fences using the four screw holes
provided. Failure to properly secure the platform
may result in movement and possible kickback
resulting in serious personal injury.
Ensure that the tool is firmly mounted to a
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stable and flat surface. Failure to properly mount
and secure the tool could cause the tool to be
unstable resulting in a loss of control and/or the tool
falling which may result in serious personal injury.
(5) Install both of the removed upper fences on
the tool.
WARNING:
Do not use the tool without upper fences
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installed. The upper fences provide the adequate
support required to cut the workpiece.
If the workpiece is not supported properly it may
move resulting in possible loss of control, kickback
and serious personal injury.
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(6) Place the workpiece to be cut on the platform
secured to the tool.
(7) Secure the workpiece firmly against the
upper fences with a vise before cutting.
(8) Make a cut through the workpiece slowly
according to the operation titled "Slide (push)
cutting (cutting wide workpieces)."
WARNING:
Ensure that the workpiece is secured with the
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vise and make the cut slowly. Failure to properly
secure the workpiece and to cut slowly may cause
the workpiece to move resulting in possible
kickback and serious personal injury.
1. Upper fence
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2. Vertical vise
3. Workpiece
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4. Platform
Beware that after several cuts are performed at
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various miter angles the platform may become
weakened. If the platform becomes weakened
due to the multiple kerf cuts left in the material the
platform should be replaced. If the weakened
platform is not replaced it may cause the
workpiece to move, during cutting, resulting in
possible kickback and serious personal injury.
Carrying tool
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Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade
at 0° bevel angle and the turn base at the full right miter
angle position. Secure the slide poles so that the lower
slide pole is locked in the position of the carriage fully
pulled to operator and the upper poles are locked in the
position of the carriage fully pushed forward to the guide
fence (refer to the section titled "Slide lock adjustment
".) Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper pin.
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WARNING:
Stopper pin is only for carrying and storage
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purposes and should never be used for any
cutting operations. The use of the stopper pin for
cutting operations
movement of the saw blade resulting in kickback
and serious personal injury.
Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base as
shown in the figure. If you remove the holders, dust bag,
etc., you can carry the tool more easily.
CAUTION:
Always secure all moving portions before carrying
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the tool. If portions of the tool move or slide while
being carried loss of control or balance may occur
resulting in personal injury.
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1. Stopper pin
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may cause unexpected