Slide Compound Miter Saw
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1. Tua kita d Miter Saw 011377 IE DOUBLE INSULATION ENGLISH Original instructions Contents SPEGIFIGATION S 505 5 ie eee ee eee a ehr Ka e Kas kU ee dewe eke EEEE E EEE EPEE ENL de sa aka ae k ap ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TOOL INSTALLATION FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES SPECIFICATIONS Model LS1018 LS1018L 255 mm 260 mm 1 6 mm 2 4mm Blade diameter Blade body thickness Hole diameter For all countries other than European countries 25 4 mm For European countries 30 mm Max Cutting capacities H x W with 260 mm in diameter Miter angle Bevel angle 45 left 45 right 0 50 mm x 310 mm 91 mm x 310 mm 31 mm x 310 mm 45 50 mm x 220 mm 91 mm x 220 mm 31 mm x 220 mm 60 right 91 mm x 153 mm No load speed min 4 300 Laser Type LS1018L only Dimensions L x W x H Red Laser 650 nm lt 1mw Laser Class 2 825 mm x 536 mm x 633 mm Net weight For all countries other than European countries 19 8 kg For European cunego nnee ieee 19 9 kg Safety class El jll Due to our continuing programme of research and development the specifications herein are subject to change without notice Specifications may differ from country to country Weight according to EPTA Procedure 01 2003 EDA Ka Do not place hand or fingers close to the Symbols blade The following show t2. Correct adjustment of the kerf boards will help provide proper support of the workpiece minimizing workpiece tear out Maintaining maximum cutting capacity This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum cutting capacity for a 255 mm saw blade Unplug the tool before any adjustment is attempted When installing a new blade always check the lower limit position of the blade and if necessary adjust it as follows 1 Adjusting bolt 2 Turn base 1 Top surface of turn base 2 Periphery of blade 3 Guide fence First unplug the tool Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and lower the handle completely Use the hex wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until the periphery of the blade extends slightly below the top surface of the turn base at the point where the front face of the guide fence meets the top surface of the turn base With the tool unplugged rotate the blade by hand while holding the handle all the way down to be sure that the blade does not contact any part of the lower base Re adjust slightly if necessary WARNING After installing a new blade and with the tool unplugged always be sure that the blade does not contact any part of the lower base when the handle is lowered completely If a blade makes contact with the base it may cause kickback and result in serious personal injury Stopper arm 1 Stopper arm 2 Adjusting screw The lower limit position of the blade can be easily
3. WARNING Never defeat or remove the blade guard or the spring which attaches to the guard An exposed blade as a result of defeated guarding may result in serious personal injury during operation In the interest of your personal safety always maintain the blade guard in good condition Any irregular operation of the blade guard should be corrected immediately Check to assure spring loaded return action of guard WARNING Never use the tool if the blade guard or spring are damaged faulty or removed Operation of the tool with a damaged faulty or removed guard may result in serious personal injury If the see through blade guard becomes dirty or sawdust adheres to it in such a way that the blade and or workpiece is no longer easily visible unplug the saw and clean the guard carefully with a damp cloth Do not use solvents or any petroleum based cleaners on the plastic guard because this may cause damage to the guard If the blade guard becomes dirty and needs to be cleaned for proper operation follow the steps below With the tool switched off and unplugged use the supplied socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover Loosen the hex bolt by turning it counterclockwise and raise the blade guard and center cover 1 Blade guard With the blade guard so positioned cleaning can be more completely and efficiently accomplished When cleaning is complete reverse procedure above and secure bolt Do not remove spring
4. a switch that does not actuate properly can lead to loss of control and serious personal injury A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of padlock to lock the tool off For all countries other than European countries 1 Lock off button 2 Switch trigger 3 Hole for padlock To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled a lock off button is provided To start the tool press in the lock off button and pull the switch trigger Release the switch trigger to stop WARNING Before plugging in the tool always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the OFF position when released Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing in the lock off button This can cause switch breakage Operating a tool with a switch that does not actuate properly can lead to loss of control and serious personal injury A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of padlock to lock the tool off WARNING Do not use a lock with a shank or cable any smaller than 6 35 mm in diameter A smaller shank or cable may not properly lock the tool in the off position and unintentional operation may occur resulting in serious personal injury NEVER use tool without a fully operative switch trigger Any tool with an inoperative switch is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired before further usage or serious personal injury may occur For your safety this tool is equipped with a lock off
5. bevel angle is made at the same time in which a miter angle is being cut on a workpiece Compound cutting can be performed at the angle shown in the table Miter angle Bevel angle Left and Right 0 45 Left and Right 0 45 When performing compound cutting refer to Press cutting Slide cutting Miter cutting and Bevel cut explanations Cutting crown and cove moldings Crown and cove moldings can be cut on a compound miter saw with the moldings laid flat on the turn base There are two common types of crown moldings and one type of cove moldings 52 38 wall angle crown molding 45 wall angle crown molding and 45 wall angle cove molding See illustrations 1 52 38 type crown molding 2 45 type crown molding 3 45 type cove molding 45 yp 3 There are crown and cove molding joints which are made to fit Inside 90 corners 1 and 2 in Fig A and Outside 90 corners 3 and 4 in Fig A 1 Inside corner 2 Outside corner with its CEILING CONTACT EDGE 1 Inside corner against the guide fence on the saw 2 Outside corner The finished piece to be used will always be on the LEFT side of the blade after the cut has been made In the case of right bevel cut Table A Molding Bevel angle Miter an
6. precise cutting in various materials General purpose blade for fast and smooth rip Combination crosscuts and miters For smoother cross grain cuts Slices cleanly Grosseutting against the grain Fine cross cuts For sand free cuts cleanly against the grain Non ferrous metals miter saw blades For miters in aluminum copper brass tubing and other non ferrous metals Sub fence R Vise assembly Horizontal vise Vertical vise Socket wrench with hex wrench on its other end 21 Holder Dust bag Elbow Triangular rule NOTE Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories They may differ from country to country 22 23 Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi Japan JM2328C030 www makita com
7. to always secure the 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 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 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 1 Support 2 Turn base Guide fence SLIDING FENCES which are upper and lower fences adjustment 1 Sliding fence 2 Clamping screw WARNING Before operating the tool make sure that the sliding fence is secured firmly Before bevel cutting make sure that no part of 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 kickbac
8. Vise rod 4 Screw 5 Guide fence 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 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 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 Horizontal vise optional accessory 1 Vise plate 2 Vise nut 3 Vise knob The horizontal vise can be installed in two positions on either the left or right side of the base When performing 10 or greater miter cuts install the hori
9. adjusted with the stopper arm To adjust it move the stopper arm in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure Adjust the adjusting screw so that the blade stops at the desired position when lowering the handle fully Adjusting the miter angle 1 Miter scale 2 Pointer 3 Lock lever 4 Grip Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise Turn the turn base while pressing down the lock lever When you have moved the grip to the position where the pointer points to the desired angle on the miter scale securely tighten the grip clockwise A CAUTION After changing the miter angle always secure the turn base by tightening the grip firmly NOTICE When turning the turn base be sure to raise the handle fully Adjusting the bevel angle 1 Lever To adjust the bevel angle loosen the lever at the rear of the tool counterclockwise Unlock the arm by pushing the handle somewhat strongly in the direction that you intend to tilt the saw blade NOTE Lever can be adjusted to a different lever angle by removing the screw holding the lever and securing the lever at a desired angle 1 Lever 2 Arm 3 Pointer 4 Bevel scale Tilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desired angle on the bevel scale Then tighten the lever clockwise firmly to secure the arm 1 Lever When tilting the carriage to the right tilt the carriage to the left slightly after loosening the lever and press the releasi
10. age not pulled fully toward you If you perform the slide cut without the carriage pulled fully toward you unexpected kickback may occur and serious personal injury may result Never attempt to perform a slide cut by pulling the carriage towards you Pulling the carriage towards you while cutting may cause unexpected kickback resulting in possible serious personal injury Never perform the slide cut with the handle locked in the lowered position Never loosen the locking screw which secures the carriage while the blade is rotating A loose carriage while cutting may cause unexpected kickback resulting in possible in serious personal injury 3 4 Miter cutting Refer to the previously covered Adjusting the miter angle Bevel cut Loosen the lever and tilt the saw blade to set the bevel angle Refer to the previously covered Adjusting the bevel angle Be sure to retighten the lever firmly to secure the selected bevel angle safely Secure the workpiece with a vise Make sure the carriage is pulled all the way back toward the operator Switch on the tool without the blade making any contact and wait until the blade attains full speed Then gently lower the handle to the fully lowered position while applying pressure in parallel with the blade and PUSH THE CARRIAGE TOWARD THE GUIDE FENCE TO CUT THE WORKPIECE When the cut is completed switch off the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP before returning
11. and aligned at the factory but rough handling may have affected the alignment If your tool is not aligned properly perform the following 1 Miter angle 1 Hex bolt 2 Guide fence 3 Grip Push the carriage toward the guide fence and tighten the locking screw to secure the carriage Loosen the grip which secures the turn base Turn the turn base so that the pointer points to 0 on the miter scale Then turn the turn base slightly clockwise and counterclockwise to seat the turn base in the 0 miter notch Leave as it is if the pointer does not point to 0 Loosen the hex sockets bolts securing the guide fence using the socket wrench 1 Guide fence 2 Triangular rule Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by pushing in the stopper pin Square the side of the blade with the face of the guide fence using a triangular rule try square etc Then securely tighten the hex socket bolts on the guide fence in order starting from the right side 1 Screw 2 Pointer 3 Miter scale Make sure that the pointer points to 0 on the miter scale If the pointer does not point to 0 loosen the screw which secures the pointer and adjust the pointer so that it will point to 0 Bevel angle 1 0 bevel angle 1 Lever 2 Arm Push the carriage toward the guide fence and tighten the locking screw to secure the carriage Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position b
12. aw blade Refrain from removing any cut offs or other parts of the workpiece from the cutting area whilst the tool is running and the saw head is not in the rest position Use only saw blades recommended by the manufacturer which conform to EN847 1 Wear gloves for handling saw blade saw blades shall be carried in a holder wherever practicable and rough material When fitted with laser no exchange with different type of laser is permitted Repairs shall only be carried out correctly SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION Bench mounting 1 Stopper pin When the tool is shipped the handle is locked in the lowered position by the stopper pin Release the stopper pin by simultaneously applying a slight downward pressure on the handle and pulling the stopper pin 1 Bolts This tool should be bolted with four bolts to a level and stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool s base This will help prevent tipping and possible injury FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION WARNING Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool Failure to switch off and unplug the tool may result in serious personal injury from accidental start up Blade guard 1 Blade guard When lowering the handle the blade guard rises automatically The blade guard returns to its original position when the cut is completed and the handle is raised
13. button which prevents the tool from unintended starting NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the lock off button A switch in need of repair may result in unintentional operation and serious personal injury Return tool to a Makita service center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage NEVER defeat the lock off button by taping down or some other means A switch with a defeated lock off button may result in unintentional operation and serious personal injury Electronic function Soft start feature This function allows the smooth start up of the tool by limiting the start up torque Laser beam action For model LS1018L only NOTE Before the first use install two AA dry cells in the cell box Refer to the section titled Replacing the dry cells for laser unit for the installment ZA CAUTION When not in use be sure to turn off the laser 1 Switch for laser A CAUTION Never look into the laser beam Direct laser beam may injure your eyes LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT Before shifting the laser line or performing maintenance adjustment be sure to unplug the tool To turn on the laser beam press the upper position I of the switch To turn off the laser beam press the lower position 0 of the switch Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of the saw blade by loosening the screw holding the laser unit box and shif
14. ct extension cords periodically and replace if damaged Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease Disconnect tools When not in use before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades bits and cutters Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on Avoid unintentional starting Do not carry a plugged in tool with a finger on the switch Ensure switch is off when plugging in Use outdoor extension leads When tool is used outdoors use only extension 20 21 22 cords intended for outdoor use Stay alert Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired Check damaged parts Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts free running of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated in this instruction manual Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service facility Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Warning The use of any accessory or attachment other than those recomm
15. e bevel angle setting to For outside 3 33 9 RIGHT corner 4 Right 31 6 Right 35 3 h A f Adjust and secure miter angle setting to 31 6 RIGHT Table B Lay crown molding with its broad back i i j hidden surface down on the turn base Molding Molding edge against me A pra n position in guide fence Finished piece with its WALL CONTACT EDGE against Ig 3 the guide fence on the saw a peng contact edge should Finished piece The finished piece to be used will For inside aa Awe a WELE E always be on the RIGHT side of the corner Left side of y 2 blade 2 Wall contact edge should be lade blade after the cut has been made against guide fence oi i A a For 3 ong Finished piece 7 Cutting aluminum extrusion outside will be on the corner Ceiling contact edge should Right side of 4 be against guide fence blade 1 Guide fence 2 Vise 3 Spacer block Example p p 4 Aluminum In the case of cutting 52 38 type crown extrusion modny for position 1 in Fig A Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to 33 9 LEFT Adjust and secure miter angle setting to 31 6 RIGHT Lay crown molding with its broad back hidden surface down on the turn base 5 Spacer block NOTICE 1 Aluminum _ When the wood facing is attached do not turn the extrusion turn base with the handle lowered The blade 2 Guide fence and or the wood facing will be damaged 3 Spacer block 4 Horizontal vise 9 Groove cuttin
16. ended in this instruction manual or the catalog may present a risk of personal injury Have your tool repaired by a qualified person This electric tool is in accordance with the relevant safety requirements Repairs should only be carried out by qualified persons using original spare parts otherwise this may result in considerable danger to the user ENB034 6 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FO 1 2 R TOOL Wear eye protection Keep hands out of path of saw blade Avoid contact with any coasting blade It can still cause severe injury Do not operate saw without guards in place Check blade guard for proper closing before each use Do not operate saw if blade guard does not move freely and close instantly Never clamp or tie the blade guard into the open position Do not perform any operation freehand The workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn base and guide fence with the vise during all operations Never use your hand to secure the workpiece Never reach around saw blade Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings Unplug tool before changing blade or servicing 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 Always secure all moving portions before carrying the tool Stopper pin which locks the cutter head down is for carrying and storage purposes only and not for any cutting opera
17. eplace when they wear down to 3 mm in length Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time Use only identical carbon brushes 1 Screwdriver 2 Brush holder cap Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps Take out the worn carbon brushes insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps After use After use wipe off chips and dust adhering to the tool with a cloth or the like Keep the blade guard clean according to the directions in the previously covered section titled Blade guard Lubricate the sliding portions with machine oil to prevent rust When storing the tool pull the carriage toward you fully To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY repairs any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers always using Makita replacement parts OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES WARNING These Makita accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual The use of any other accessories or attachments may result in serious personal injury Only use the Makita accessory or attachment for its stated purpose Misuse of an accessory or attachment may result in serious personal injury If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories ask your local Makita Service Center Steel amp Carbide tipped saw blades Miter saw blades For smooth and
18. et wrench with hex wrench on its other end 2 Wrench holder The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure When the socket wrench is needed it can be pulled out of the wrench holder After using the socket wrench it can be stored by returning it to the wrench holder Installing or removing saw blade WARNING Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing the blade Accidental start up of the tool may result in serious personal injury Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install or remove the blade Failure to use the wrench may result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt and serious personal injury 1 Stopper pin Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the stopper pin 1 Socket wrench 2 Blade case 3 Center cover 4 Hex bolt 5 Blade guard To remove the blade use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it counterclockwise Raise the blade guard and center cover 11 1 Blade case 2 Socket wrench 3 Hex bolt 4 Arrow 5 Shaft lock Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise Then remove the hex bolt outer flange and blade NOTE If the inner flange is removed be sure to install it on the spindle with its protrusion facing away from the blade If the flange is installed incorrectly the flange will rub a
19. g optional accessory 1 Cut grooves with blade When securing aluminum extrusions use spacer blocks or pieces of scrap as shown in the figure to prevent deformation of the aluminum Use a cutting lubricant when cutting the aluminum extrusion to prevent build up of the aluminum material on the blade A dado type cut can be made by proceeding as WARNING follows Never attempt to cut thick or round aluminum extrusions Thick or round aluminum extrusions can be difficult to secure and may work loose during the cutting operation which may result in loss of control and serious personal injury 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 8 Wood facing cut parallel grooves across the width of the Use of wood facing helps to assure splinter free workpiece using a slide push cut as shown in the cuts in workpieces Attach a wood facing to the figure Then remove the workpiece material guide fence using the holes in the guide fence between the grooves with a chisel See the figure concerning the dimensions for a suggested wood facing WARNING Do not attempt to perform this type of cut by 15mm Over 500 mm using a wider type blade or dado blade Attempting to make a groove cut with a wider blade Ja or dado blade cou
20. gainst the machine WARNING Before mounting the blade onto the spindle always be sure that the correct ring for the blade s arbor hole you intend to use is installed between the inner and the outer flanges Use of the incorrect arbor hole ring may result in the improper mounting of the blade causing blade movement and severe vibration resulting in possible loss of control during operation and in serious personal injury 1 Blade case 2 Arrow 3 Arrow 4 Saw blade To install the blade mount it carefully onto the spindle making sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on the blade case Install the outer flange and hex bolt and then use the socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt left handed securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock For all countries other than European countries 1 Hex bolt left handed 2 Outer flange 3 Saw blade 4 Ring 5 Inner flange 6 Spindle WARNING The black ring 25 mm in outer diameter and the silver ring 25 4 mm in outer diameter are factory installed as shown in the figure When using a blade with 25 mm hole diameter replace the silver ring with the black ring Before mounting the blade onto the spindle always be sure that the correct ring for the blade s arbor hole you intend to use is installed between the inner and the outer flanges Use of the incorrect arbor hole ring may result in the im
21. gle position in Fig A 52 38 type 45 type 52 38 type 45 type iz For inside 1 Right 31 6 Right 35 3 Measuring corner 2 i f Measure the wall length and adjust workpiece on For oiitsidel Gj TOMSA Right 30 Lent 316 Let 35 3 table to cut wall contact edge to desired length comer 4 Right 31 6 Right 35 3 Always make sure that cut workpiece length at the back of the workpiece is the same as wall length Table B Adjust cut length for angle of cut Always use j Molding W several pieces for test cuts to check the saw position in Mording o e agalitat Finished piece angles Fig A 9 When cutting crown and cove moldings set the 4 Wall contact edge should be Finished piece bevel angle and miter angle as indicated in the For inside against guide fence will be on the table A and position the moldings on the top corner 2 pont sidef surface of the saw base as indicated in the table Ceiling contact edge should be against guide fence ams j B For 3 Finished piece In the case of left bevel cut outside wil bon ing comer 4 Wall contact edge should be Left side of 4 against guide fence blade Table A Molding Bevel angle Miter angle position in a f A Example Fig A 52 38 type 45 type 52 38 type 45 type In the case of cutting 52 38 type crown For inside 1 Right 31 6 Right 35 3 Mad for position 1 in Fig A emer 2 Left 33 9 Left 30 Left 31 6 Left 35 3 Tilt and secur
22. he symbols used for the equipment od Adjust sliding fences clear of blade and Be sure that you understand their meaning before use blade guard properly Read instruction manual i Always remove SUB FENCE R when performing right bevel cuts Failure to do Hl DOUBLE INSULATION so may cause serious injury to operator A Never look into the laser beam Direct gt To avoid injury from flying debris keep laser beam may injure your eyes holding the saw head down after K Only for EU countries making cuts until the blade has come to Do not dispose of electric equipment a complete stop together with household waste material gt 0 3e e In observance of European Directive ae Yue 2002 96 EC on waste electric and When performing slide cut first pull electronic equipment and its carriage fully and press down handle implementation in accordance with then push carriage toward the guide national law electric equipment that fence have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility ENE006 1 Intended use The tool is intended for accurate straight and miter cutting in wood With appropriate saw blades aluminum can also be sawed ENF002 2 Power supply The tool should be connected only to a power supply of the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate and can only be operated on single phase AC supply They are double insulated and can the
23. holding blade guard If guard becomes damaged through age or UV light exposure contact a Makita service center for a new guard DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD Positioning kerf board 1 Screw 2 Kerf board 1 Saw blade 2 Blade teeth 3 Kerf board 4 Left bevel cut 5 Straight cut 6 Right bevel cut This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn base to minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut The kerf boards are factory adjusted so that the saw blade does not contact the kerf boards Before use adjust the kerf boards as follows First unplug the tool Loosen all the screws 3 each on left and right securing the kerf boards Re tighten them only to the extent that the kerf boards can still be easily moved by hand Lower the handle fully and push in the stopper pin to lock the handle in the lowered position Loosen the screw which secures the slide poles Pull the carriage toward you fully Adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards just contact the sides of the blade teeth Tighten the front screws do not tighten firmly Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards just contact the sides of blade teeth Tighten the rear screws do not tighten firmly After adjusting the kerf boards release the stopper pin and raise the handle Then tighten all the screws securely NOTICE After setting the bevel angle ensure that the kerf boards are adjusted properly
24. ion titled Slide lock adjustment Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by pushing in the stopper pin Wind the power supply cord using the cord rests ZAWARNING Stopper pin is only for carrying and storage purposes and should never be used for any cutting operations The use of the stopper pin for cutting operations may cause unexpected 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 AXCAUTION Always secure all moving portions before carrying the tool If portions of the tool move or slide while being carried loss of control or balance may occur resulting in personal injury MAINTENANCE Z WARNING Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance Failure to unplug and switch off the tool may result in accidental start up of the tool which may result in serious personal injury Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean for the best and safest performance Attempting a cut with a dull and or dirty blade may cause kickback and result in a serious personal injury NOTICE Never use gasoline benzine thinner alcohol or the like Discoloration deformation or cracks may result Adjusting the cutting angle This tool is carefully adjusted
25. k or unexpected movement of the material and serious personal injury 1 Sliding fence CAUTION When performing bevel cuts slide the sliding fence 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 Sub fence R WARNING Before operating the tool make sure that the sub fence R is secured firmly Before performing right bevel cuts remove the sub fence R It will contact the blade or a part of the tool causing possible serious injury to the operator 1 Sub fence R 2 Screws The sub fence R can be removed from the right side of the guide fence To remove the sub fence R loosen the screw which secures the sub fence R and pull it out Follow the removal procedure in reverse to install it When bevel cutting operations are complete don t forget to return the sub fence R to the original position and secure it by firmly tightening the clamping screw Vertical vise 1 Vise arm 2 Vise knob 3
26. ld lead to unexpected cutting di Th eeh 24 mm j 6 1 80mm 90mm results and kickback which may result in serious a personal injury 1 Be sure to return the stopper arm to the original position when performing other than groove 8mm 121mm 121mm 68mm 1 Holes cutting Attempting to make cuts with the stopper arm in the incorrect position could lead to Z CAUTION unexpected cutting results and kickback which may Use straight wood of even thickness as the wood result in serious personal injury facing A CAUTION WARNING Be sure to return the stopper arm to the original Use screws to attach the wood facing to the position when performing other than groove guide fence The screws should be installed cutting so that the screw heads are below the surface of the wood facing so that they will not interfere with the positioning of the material being cut Misalignment of the material being cut can case unexpected movement during the cutting operation which may result in a loss of control and serious personal injury Carrying tool 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 sect
27. lockwise to secure the carriage Secure the workpiece correctly with the proper type of vise Switch on the tool without the blade making any contact and wait until the blade attains full speed before lowering Then gently lower the handle to the fully lowered position to cut the workpiece When the cut is completed switch off the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP before returning the blade to its fully elevated position WARNING Firmly tighten the knob clockwise so that the carriage will not move during operation Insufficient tightening of the knob may cause possible kickback which may result in serious personal injury Slide push cutting cutting wide workpieces 1 Locking screw Loosen the locking screw counterclockwise so that the carriage can slide freely Secure the workpiece with the proper type of vise Pull the carriage toward you fully Switch on the tool without the blade making any contact and wait until the blade attains full speed Press the handle down and PUSH THE CARRIAGE TOWARD THE GUIDE FENCE AND THROUGH THE WORKPIECE When the cut is completed switch off the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP before returning the blade to its fully elevated position WARNING Whenever performing a slide cut first pull the carriage full towards you and press the handle all the way down then push the carriage toward the guide fence Never start the cut with the carri
28. ng button With the releasing button being pressed tilt the carriage to the right 1 Pointer 2 Release button 3 Bevel scale Tilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desired angle on the bevel scale Then tighten the lever clockwise firmly to secure the arm When changing bevel angles be sure to position the kerf boards appropriately as explained in the Positioning kerf boards section A CAUTION After changing the bevel angle always secure the arm by tightening the lever clockwise NOTICE When tilting the saw blade be sure the handle is fully raised When changing bevel angles be sure to position the kerf boards appropriately as explained in the Positioning kerf boards section Slide lock adjustment 1 Locking screw To lock the slide pole turn the locking screw clockwise Switch action For European countries 1 Lock off button 2 Switch trigger 3 Lever 4 Hole for padlock To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled a lock off button is provided To start the tool push the lever to the left press in the lock off button and then pull the switch trigger Release the switch trigger to stop WARNING Before plugging in the tool always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the OFF position when released Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing in the lock off button This can cause switch breakage Operating a tool with
29. orms to the following European Directives 2006 42 EC And are manufactured in accordance with the following standards or standardised documents EN61029 The technical documentation is kept by our authorised representative in Europe who is Makita International Europe Ltd Michigan Drive Tongwell Milton Keynes Bucks MK15 8JD England 6 11 2009 ae Tomoyasu Kato Director Makita Corporation 3 11 8 Sumiyoshi cho Anjo Aichi 446 8502 JAPAN ENA001 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electric tools basic safety precautions including the following should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury Read all these instructions before operating this product and save these instructions For safe operations 1 Keep work area clean Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries 2 Consider work area environment Do not expose power tools to rain Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations Keep work area well lit Do not use power tools where there is risk to cause fire or explosion 3 Guard against electric shock Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces e g pipes radiators ranges refrigerators 4 Keep children away Do not let visitors touch the tool or extension cord All visitors should be kept away from work area 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Store idle tools When not in use tools should be stored in a dry high o
30. proper mounting of the blade causing blade movement and severe vibration resulting in possible loss of control during operation and in serious personal injury For European countries AXCAUTION The ring 30 mm in outer diameter is factory installed between the inner and outer flanges Install the outer flange and hex bolt and then use the socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock 1 Socket wrench 2 Blade case 3 Center cover 4 Hex bolt 5 Blade guard Return the blade guard and center cover to its original position Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure 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 accessory 1 Dust nozzle 2 Dust bag 3 Fastener 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 Securing workpiece ZAWARNING It is extremely important
31. r locked up place out of reach of children Do not force the tool It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended Use the right tool Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy duty tool Do not use tools for purposes not intended for example do not use circular saws to cut tree limbs or logs Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery they can be caught in moving parts Rubber gloves and non skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors Wear protecting hair covering to contain long hair Use safety glasses and hearing protection Also use face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty Connect dust extraction equipment If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities ensure these are connected and properly used Do not abuse the cord Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect it from the socket Keep the cord away from heat oil and sharp edges Secure work Use clamps or a vice to hold the work It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Maintain tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow instructions for lubrication and changing accessories Inspect tool cord periodically and if damaged have it repaired by an authorized service facility Inspe
32. refore also be used from sockets without earth wire ENG905 1 Noise The typical A weighted noise level determined according to EN61029 Sound pressure level Lpa 97 dB A Sound power level Lwa 103 dB A Uncertainty K 3 dB A Wear ear protection ENG900 1 Vibration The vibration total value tri axial vector sum determined according to EN61029 Vibration emission an 2 5 m s or less Uncertainty K 1 5 m s ENG901 1 The declared vibration emission value has been measured in accordance with the standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another The declared vibration emission value may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure WARNING The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared emission value depending on the ways in which the tool is used Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time ENH003 13 For European countries only EC Declaration of Conformity We Makita Corporation as the responsible manufacturer declare that the following Makita machine s Designation of Machine Slide Compound Miter Saw Model No Type LS1018 LS1018L are of series production and Conf
33. the blade to its fully elevated position WARNING After setting the blade for a bevel cut before operating the tool ensure that the carriage and blade will have free travel throughout the entire range of the intended cut Interruption of the carriage or blade travel during the cutting operation may result in kickback and serious personal injury While making a bevel cut keep hands out of the path of the blade The angle of the blade may confuse the operator as to the actual blade path while cutting and contact with the blade will result in serious personal injury The blade should not be raised until it has come to a complete stop During a bevel cut the piece cut off may come to rest against the blade If the blade is raised while it is rotating the cut off piece maybe ejected by the blade causing the material to fragment which may result in serious personal injury NOTICE When pressing down the handle apply pressure in parallel with the blade If a force is applied perpendicularly to the turn base or if the pressure direction is changed during a cut the precision of the cut will be impaired Before bevel cutting an adjustment of the upper fence and lower fence maybe required Refer to the section titled Guide fence adjustment ZA CAUTION Always remove the sub fence R so that it does not interfere any part of the carriage when performing right bevel cuts Compound cutting Compound cutting is the process in which a
34. ting it in the desired direction After shifting be sure to tighten the screw 1 Screw holding the laser unit box Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is positioned within 1 mm from the side surface of the blade cutting position NOTE When laser line appears dim and hard to see because of direct sunlight relocate the work area to a place where there is less direct sunlight Replacing the dry cells for laser unit 1 Dry cell Remove the lid for the dry cells for laser unit by sliding while pressing it Take out the old dry cells and put the new ones as shown in the figure After replacing return the lid to cover it Cleaning of the lens for the laser light If the lens for the laser light becomes dirty or sawdust adheres to it in such a way that the laser line is no longer easily visible unplug the saw and remove and clean the lens for the laser light carefully with a damp soft cloth Do not use solvents or any petroleum based cleaners on the lens NOTE When laser line is dim and almost or entirely invisible because of the direct sunlight in the indoor or outdoor window by work relocate the work area to a place not exposed to the direct sunlight ASSEMBLY WARNING Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before working on the tool Failure to switch off and unplug the tool may result in serious personal injury Storage of socket wrench with hex wrench on its other end 1 Sock
35. tions Do not use the tool in the presence of flammable liquids or gases The electrical operation of the tool could create an explosion and fire when exposed to flammable liquids or gases Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage before operation Replace cracked or immediately Use only flanges specified for this tool Be careful not to damage the arbor flanges especially the installing surface or bolt Damage to these parts could result in blade breakage Make sure that the turn base is properly secured so it will not move during operation For your safety remove the chips small pieces etc from the table top before operation Avoid cutting nails Inspect for and remove all nails from the workpiece before operation Make sure the shaft lock is released before the switch is turned on Be sure that the blade does not contact the turn base in the lowest position Hold the handle firmly Be aware that the saw moves up or down slightly during start up and stopping Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on Before using the tool on an actual workpiece let it run for a while Watch for vibration or wobbling that could indicate poor installation or a poorly balanced blade Wait until the blade attains full speed before cutting Stop operation immediately if you notice anything abnormal Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the on position Be alert at all times especially d
36. uring repetitive monotonous operations Do not be lulled into a false sense of security Blades are extremely unforgiving 26 Always use accessories recommended in this manual Use of improper accessories such as abrasive wheels may cause an injury Do not use the saw to cut other than wood aluminum or similar materials Connect miter saws to a dust collecting device when sawing damaged blade 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Select saw blades in relation to the material to be cut Take care when slotting Replace the kerf board when worn Do not use saw blades manufactured from high speed steel Some dust created from operation contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are lead from lead based painted material and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles To reduce the emitted noise always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean The operator is adequately trained in the use adjustment and operation of the machine Use correctly sharpened saw blades Observe the maximum speed marked on the s
37. vent 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 lowered position by pulling the stopper pin Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle 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 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 During a slide cut gently push the carriage toward the guide fence without stopping If the carriage movement is stopped during the cut a mark will be left in the workpiece and the precision of the cut will be impaired WARNING 1 Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece etc before the switch is turned on Turning the tool on with the blade in contact with the workpiece may result in kickback and serious personal injury Press cutting cutting small workpieces 1 Locking screw Workpieces up to 91 mm high and 70 mm wide can be cut in the following manner Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and tighten the locking screw c
38. y pushing in the stopper pin Loosen the lever at the rear of the tool 1 0 adjusting bolt 2 Left 45 bevel angle adjusting bolt Turn the hex bolt on the right side of the arm two or three revolutions counterclockwise to tilt the blade to the right 1 Triangular rule 2 Saw blade 3 Top surface of turn table Carefully square the side of the blade with the top surface of the turn base using the triangular rule try square etc by turning the hex bolt on the right side of the arm clockwise Then tighten the lever securely 20 1 Screw 2 Pointer 3 Bevel scale Make sure that the pointer on the arm point to 0 on the bevel scale on the arm holder If they do not point to 0 loosen the screw which secure the pointer and adjust it so that it will point to 0 2 45 bevel angle 1 Right 45 bevel angle adjusting bolt 2 Left 45 bevel angle adjusting bolt Adjust the 45 bevel angle only after performing 0 bevel angle adjustment To adjust left 45 bevel angle loosen the lever and tilt the blade to the left fully Make sure that the pointer on the arm points to 45 on the bevel scale on the arm holder If the pointer does not point to 45 turn the 45 bevel angle adjusting bolt on the right side of the arm holder until the pointer points to 45 To adjust the right 45 bevel angle perform the same procedure as that described above Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly R
39. zontal vise on the side opposite the direction in which the turn base is to be turned By flipping the vise nut counterclockwise the vise is released and rapidly moves in and out To grip the workpiece push the vise knob forward until the vise plate contacts the workpiece and flip the vise nut clockwise Then turn the vise knob clockwise to secure the workpiece The maximum width of workpiece which can be secured by the horizontal vise is 215 mm When installing the horizontal vise on the right side of the base also use the sub fence R to secure the workpiece more firmly Refer to the Sub fence R section described on previously for installing the sub fence R WARNING Always rotate the vise nut clockwise until the workpiece is properly secured If the workpiece is not properly secured 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 When cutting a thin workpiece such as base boards against the fence always use the horizontal vise Holders 1 Holder 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 with the top surface of the turn base for an accurate cut and to pre
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