User Manual - Axminster Power Tool Centre
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1. 3 M a k ta d Miter Saw 010049 o DOUBLE INSULATION ENGLISH Original instructions SPECIFICATIONS Model Blade diameter Blade body thickness Hole diameter Max Miter angle Max Bevel angle Max Cutting capacities H x W LS1216 LS1216L LS1216F LS1216FL 305 mm 1 6 mm 2 4mm European countries 30 mm other than European countries 25 4 mm Left 52 Right 60 Left and Right 45 Laser Type LS1216L LS1216FL only Dimensions L x W x H Bevel angle Miter angle 2 45 left 0 45 right 0 59mmx382mm 87mmx382mm 44mmx382mm 69mmx363mm 102mmx363mm 54mmx363mm Thickness of wood facing on guide 35mm 78mmx290 mm 15mmx300mm 61mmx290mm fence for increased height of cut 60mm 20mmx250mm 45 left and right 59mmx268mm 87mmx268mm 44mmx268mm 69mmx255mm 102mmx255mm 54mmx255mm Thickness of wood facing on guide 30mm 15mmx202mm fence for increased height of cut 45mm 20mmx172mm 52 left and right 87mmx233mm 02mmx220mm Thickness of wood facing on guide 25mm S 15mmx178mm fence for increased height of cut 35mm 20mmx155mm 60 right 87mmx 185mm 02mmx 178mm Thickness of wood facing on guide 25mm 15mmx140mm fence for increased height of cut 35mm 20mmx122mm Special Max Cutting capacities c Iding 45 rown molding ype pam with Crown molding stopp2. S 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 moding for position 1 in Fig A pone 2 Left 33 9 Left30 Left31 6 Left 35 3 Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to For outside 3 33 9 RIGHT corner 4 Right 31 6 Right 35 3 A Adjust and secure miter angle setting to 31 6 RIGHT Table B Lay crown molding with its broad back i hidden surface down on the turn base Molding Molding edge against je A ad Pte i poon in guide fence Finished piece with its WALL CONTACT EDGE against S the guide fence on the saw aens gude fenaa Finished piece The finished piece to be used will For inside nerd always be on the RIGHT side of the 2 w blade blade after the cut has been made all contact edge should be c Idi t ti p E 3 against guide fence Finished piece rown mo ing stoppers op iona accessories outside will be on the allow easier cuts of crown molding without tilting comer 4 Ceiling contact edge should Right side of the saw blade Install them on the base as shown be against guide fence blade in the figures Example 1 Crown molding In the case of cutting 52 38 type crown stopper L Moding for position 1 in Fig A Optional Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to accessory 33 9 LEFT 2 Crown molding Adjust and secure miter angle setting to stopper R 31 6 RIGHT optional a
3. Only for EU countries Do not dispose of electric eguipment together with household waste material In observance of European Directive 2002 96 EC on waste electric and electronic eguipment and its implementation in accordance with national law electric eguipment that 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 therefore 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 91 dB A Sound power level Lwa 100 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 ar 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 exp
4. 2 Turn base 3 Stopper lever 4 Slide pipe 1 Top surface of turn base 2 Periphery of blade 3 Guide fence S RS 1 Stopper lever First unplug the tool Lower the stopper lever to position the saw blade as shown in the figure Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and lower the handle completely Use the socket 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 After adjustment always return the stopper lever to the original position by turning it counterclockwise ZAWARNING 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 adjusted with the stopper arm To adjust it rotate 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
5. NOTE If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this tool cleaner operations can be performed NOTICE Empty the dust box before collected sawdust level reaches the cylinder section 1 Cylinder section 2 Dust box 3 Sawdust 1 Cylinder section 2 Dust box Securing workpiece ZAWARNING It is extremely important 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 ZAWARNING Before operating the tool make sure that the upper and lower fences are secured firmly Before bevel
6. pin Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the stopper pin 1 Center cover 2 Socket wrench 3 Hex bolt 4 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 1 Shaft lock 2 Blade case 3 Hex bolt 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 Arrow Arrow Blade case Saw blade BONS Hex bolt Outer flange Saw blade Inner flange Spindle Ring O O1 PR amp D 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 against the machine ZAWARNING 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 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 blad
7. the handle fully Adjusting the miter angle 1 Lock lever 2 Grip 3 Cam Push the grip so that the cams engages and turn it clockwise until it stops 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 turn the grip 90 counterclockwise to lock the turn base A CAUTION After changing the miter angle always secure the turn base by turning the grip 90 counterclockwise NOTICE When turning the turn base be sure to raise the handle fully Adjusting the bevel angle 1 Lever 1 Latch lever To adjust the bevel angle loosen the lever at the rear of the tool counterclockwise Push the latch lever forward as shown in the figure fully while supporting the weight of the saw head so as to release the pressure on the lock pin When tilting the carriage to the right tilt the carriage to the left slightly after loosening the lever and press the releasing button With the releasing button being pressed tilt the carriage to the right 1 Scale plate 2 Release button 3 Pointer 4 Latch lever 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 the latch lever is pulled towards the front of the saw the saw blade can be locked using positive stops at the right and left 22 5 and 33 9 angle to th
8. 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 the blade to its fully elevated position WARNING NOTI 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 CE 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 direct
9. 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 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 Kerf board Saw blade Blade teeth Kerf board Left bevel cut Straight cut 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 1 Lock lever 2 Locking screw First unplug th
10. 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 Z 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 carriage 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 knob 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 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
11. and 183 mm wide can be cut in the following manner After turning the stopper lever clockwise and sliding the carriage to your desired position push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and tighten the locking screw clockwise and pull the lock lever towards the front of the saw to secure the carriage Secure the workpiece correctly with the proper type of vise or crown molding stoppers 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 ZAWARNING Firmly tighten the locking screw clockwise and pull the lock lever towards the front of the saw so that the carriage will not move during operation Insufficient tightening of the locking screw may cause possible kickback which may result in serious personal injury Slide push cutting cutting wide workpieces 1 Lock lever 2 Locking screw Loosen the locking screw counterclockwise and also push forward the lock lever 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
12. 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 kickback or unexpected movement of the material and serious personal injury 1 Levers 2 Clamping screws The lower fences can be moved inward and outward by loosening the clamping screws 1 Upper fence 2 Lower fence 3 Red indicating area 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 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 16 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 be
13. de of the blade 1 Adjusting screw 2 Saw blade 3 Laser line For both adjustments do as follows 1 Make sure that the tool is unplugged 2 Draw the cutting line on the workpiece and place it on the turn table At this time do not secure the workpiece with a vise or similar securing device Lower the blade by lowering the handle and just check to see where the cutting line and the position of the saw blade is Decide which position to cut on the line of cut After deciding the correct position of the line in relation to the blade return the handle to the original position Secure the workpiece with the vertical vise without shifting the workpiece from the pre checked position Plug the tool and turn on the laser switch 6 Adjust the position of laser line as follows The position of laser line can be changed as the movable range of the adjusting screw for the laser is changed by turning two screws with a hex wrench The movable range of laser line is factory adjusted within 1 mm from the side surface of blade To shift the laser line movable range further away from the side surface of blade turn the two screws counterclockwise after loosening the adjusting screw Turn these two screws clockwise to shift it closer to the side surface of the blade after loosening the adjusting screw Refer to the section titled Laser line action and adjust the adjusting screw so that the cutting line on your workpiece is aligned wit
14. e Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of the blade according to the applications of cutting Refer to explanation titled Laser beam action regarding its shifting method NOTE Use wood facing against the guide fence when aligning the cutting line with the laser line at the side of guide fence in compound cutting bevel angle 45 degrees and miter angle right 45 degrees A When you obtain the correct size on the left side of workpiece Shift the laser line to the left of the blade B When you obtain the correct size on the right side of workpiece Shift the laser line to the right of the blade Align the cutting line on your workpiece with the laser line ASSEMBLY ZAWARNING 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 Storing wrench For model with hex wrench 1 Wrench holder 2 Hex wrench The hex wrench is stored as shown in the figure When the hex wrench is needed it can be pulled out of the wrench holder After using the hex wrench it can be stored by returning it to the wrench holder For model with socket wrench 1 Wrench holder 2 Socket wrench 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 i
15. e base surface When the latch lever is pushed to the back of the saw as shown in the figure the saw blade can be locked at any desired angle within the specified bevel angle range 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 Lock lever 2 Locking screw To lock the lower slide pole pull the lock lever towards the front of the saw To lock the upper 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 a switch that does not actuate properly can lead to loss of control and serious personal injury A hole is provided in the
16. e case 1 Hex bolt 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 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 1 Fastener 2 Dust bag 3 Dust nozzle 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 1 Dust box 2 Cover 3 Button 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
17. e 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 locking screw counterclockwise which secures the upper slide poles and also push forward the lock lever which secures the lower 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 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 305mm 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
18. ed 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 34 To reduce the emitted noise always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean 35 The operator is adequately trained in the use adjustment and operation of the machine 36 Use correctly sharpened saw blades Observe the maximum speed marked on the saw blade 37 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 38 Use only saw blades recommended by the manufacturer which conform to EN847 1 39 Wear gloves for handling saw blade saw blades shall be carried in a holder wherever practicable and rough material 40 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 ZAWARNING Ensure t
19. ee accessory Lay crown molding with its broad back 3 Turn base hidden surface down on the turn base 20 extrusion to prevent build up of the aluminum 1 Crown molding material on the blade stopper L 2 Crown molding AWARNING stopper R 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 3 Turn base Fig B At right 45 miter angle 8 Wood facing Fig C At left 45 miter angle Use of wood facing helps to assure splinter free Position crown molding with its WALL CONTACT cuts in workpieces Attach a wood facing to the EDGE against the guide fence and its CEILING guide fence using the holes in the guide fence and CONTACT EDGE against the crown molding 6 mm screws stoppers as shown in the figure Adjust the crown See the figure concerning the dimensions for a molding stoppers according to the size of the suggested wood facing crown molding Tighten the screws to secure the crown molding stoppers Refer to the table C for the miter angle Over 290mm Over 340mm 1 Guide fence 2 Crown molding 115 120mm 135mm 106mm 116mm 180mm 1 Hole A CAUTION Table C Use straight wood of even thickness as the wood Poieni facing osition in Mit I Finished piece Fig A ngrangie pl In o
20. er Special Max Width Cutting Capacities 1 Set the tool at 0 or 45 miter angle and make sure that the turn base is locked 22 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 38 mm 1 1 2 Over 760 mm 30 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 A WARNING Be sure to use flat stock as a platform Stock that is not flat may move during the cutting operation which may result in kickback and serious personal injury 1 Screws two each side 2 Lower fence 3 Base 4 Platform NOTE The maximum cutting capacity in height will be reduced by the same amount as the platform thickness 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 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 stable and flat surface Failure t
21. er used Base board H 165 mm with Horizontal vise used Special Max Width Cutting Capacities with 38 mm 1 1 2 thick platform used Bevel angle Miter angle Max cutting 0 0 416 mm 45 Left and right 292 mm Refer to OPERATION for the cutting procedure No load speed min 3 200 Red Laser 650 nm lt 1 6mW Laser Class 2M 806 mm x 640 mm x 721 mm Net weight For all countries other than European countries For European countries Safety class LS1216 26 3 kg LS1216L LS1216F 26 4 kg LS1216FL 26 5 kg LS1216 26 5 kg LS1216L LS1216F 26 6 kg LS1216FL 26 7 kg S1 11 Due to our continuing program of research and development the specifications herein are subject to change without notice Note Specifications may differ from country to country Weight according to EPTA Procedure 1 2003 END210 6 Symbols The following show the symbols used for the equipment Be sure that you understand their meaning before use Read instruction manual 0 DOUBLE INSULATION LD D To avoid injury from flying debris keep holding the saw head down after making cuts until the blade has come to a complete stop 0 ae A S a When performing slide cut first pull carriage fully and press down handle then push carriage toward the guide fence Do not place hand or fingers close to the blade Never look into the laser beam Direct AG laser beam may injure your eyes A
22. erate 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 recommended 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 ENBO34 6 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TOOL ule 2 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 clo
23. ese 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 Guard against electric shock Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces e g pipes radiators ranges refrigerators Keep children away Do not let visitors touch the tool or extension cord All visitors should be kept away from work area Store idle tools When not in use tools should be stored in a dry high or 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 f
24. fter the cut has been made In the case of right bevel cut Table A Molding Bevel angle Miter angle position in Fig A 52 38 type 45 type 52 38 type 45 type x For inside 1 Right 31 6 Right 35 3 Measuring corner 2 A 7 Right 33 9 Right 30 Left 31 6 Left 35 3 Measure the wall length and adjust workpiece on For outsidel 3 E 9 s d 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 several pieces for test cuts to check the saw nn Molding das against Finished piece angles Fig A 9 When cutting crown and cove moldings set the 1 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 ee surface of the saw base as indicated in the table Ceiling contact edge should be against guide fence in B For 3 Finished piece In th f left b I t outside will be on the Nahe case or er Devel eu comer Wall contact edge should be Left side of 4 against guide fence blade Table A Molding Bevel angle Miter angle N position in g S
25. h the laser line 5 NOTE Check the position of laser line regularly for accuracy Have the tool repaired by a Makita authorized service center for any failure on the laser unit 26 Cleaning the laser light lens For models LS1216L and LS1216FL only 1 Screwdriver 2 Screw one piece only 3 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 1 Lens for the laser light To remove the lens for the laser light remove the saw blade before removing the lens according to the instructions in the section titled Installing or removing saw blade Loosen but do not remove the screw which secures the lens using a screwdriver Pull out the lens as shown in the figure NOTE If the lens does not come out loosen the screw further and pull out the lens again without removing the screw Replacing carbon brushes 1 Limit mark Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly Replace when they wear down to the limit mark 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 t
26. hat the tool will not move on the supporting surface Movement of the miter saw on the supporting surface while cutting may result in loss of control and serious personal injury 1 Hex bolts This tool should be bolted with four bolts to a level and stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the too s base This will help prevent tipping and possible injury FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION A 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 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
27. he brush holder caps Take out the worn carbon brushes insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps After replacing brushes plug in the tool and break in brushes by running tool with no load for about 10 minutes Then check the tool while running and electric brake operation when releasing the switch trigger If the electric brake is not working correctly have the tool repaired by a Makita service center 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 so that the slide pole is thoroughly inserted into the turn base 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 spcified 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 l
28. hich 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 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 Push the carriage toward the guide fence and tighten the locking screw clockwise and pull the lock lever towards the front of the saw to secure the carriage Turn the grip counterclockwise 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 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 24 1 Screw 2 P
29. ion 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 Compound cutting Compound cutting is the process in which a 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 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 a
30. lting 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 15 or greater miter cuts install the horizontal 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 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 Optional accessory 1 Holder 2 Screw The holders can be installed on either side as a convenient means of holding workpieces horizontally Slip the holder rods into the holes in the base and adjust their length according to the workpiece to be held Then tighten the holders secure
31. ly 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 prevent 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 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 1 Press cutting cutting small workpieces Workpieces up to 87 mm high
32. n Constant speed control The tool is provided with an electronic speed control which helps maintain a constant blade rotation speed even under load A constant blade rotation speed will result in a very smooth cut Soft start feature This function allows the smooth start up of the tool by limiting the start up torgue Laser beam action For models LS1216L and LS1216FL only 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 OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CLASS 2M LASER PRODUCT To turn on the laser beam press the upper position 1 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 adjusting the adjusting screw as follows 1 Adjusting screw 1 Loosen the adjusting screw by counterclockwise 2 With the adjusting screw loosened slide the adjusting screw to the right or left as far as it goes 3 Tighten the adjusting screw firmly at the position where it stops sliding Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is positioned within 1 mm from the side surface of the blade cutting position turning it 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 Aligning the laser lin
33. ng in possible kickback and serious personal injury Carrying tool 1 Stopper pin 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 WARNING 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 ACAUTION 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 A 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 w
34. o 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 A WARNING Do not use the tool without upper fences installed The upper fences provide the adeguate support reguired 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 1 Upper fence 2 Vertical vise 3 Workpiece 4 Platform 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 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 Beware that after several cuts are performed at 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 resulti
35. ocal Makita Service Center Steel amp Carbide tipped saw blades 27 Miter saw blades For smooth and precise cutting in various materials General purpose blade for fast and smooth rip Combination crosscuts and miters For smoother cross grain cuts Slices cleanly Crosscutting 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 Vise assembly Horizontal vise Vertical vise Hex wrench 6 Socket wrench 13 Holder Dust bag Crown molding stopper set Triangular rule Dust box Hex wrench for LS1216L and LS1216FL NOTE Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories They may differ from country to country Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi Japan 884908D220 www makita com
36. ointer 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 2 Bevel angle Push the latch lever forward fully to release the positive stops 1 0 bevel angle 1 Pointer 2 Lever 3 Bevel scale plate Push the carriage toward the guide fence and tighten the locking screw clockwise and pull the lock lever towards the front of the saw to secure the carriage Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by pushing in the stopper pin Loosen the lever at the rear of the tool 1 0 Angle adjusting bolt 2 Lever 3 Latch lever Turn the hex socket bolt on the right side of the arm holder two or three revolutions counterclockwise to tilt the blade to the right 2 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 socket bolt on the right side of the arm holder clockwise Then tighten the lever securely 1 Bevel scale plate 2 Pointer Make sure that the pointers on the arm holder point to 0 on the bevel scale plate on the arm If they do not point to 0 loosen the screws which secure the pointers and adjust them so that they will point to 0 45 bevel angle Poin
37. or 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 Inspect 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 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 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 cords intended for outdoor use Stay alert Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not op
38. osure ZAWARNING 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 ENHO03 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 LS1216 LS1216L LS1216F LS1216FL are of series production and Conforms 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 20 1 2010 Za 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 th
39. rder to completely cut through workpieces with EEE 1 Right 45 Save the right side of blade a height of 102 mm to 120mm a wood facing corner o should be used on the guide fence The wood 2 Save the left side of blade a Left 45 facing will space the workpiece away from the For outside Save the right side of blade fence allowing the blade to complete a deeper cut pomer 4 Right 45 Save the left side of blade Example When cutting workpieces 115 mm and 120 7 Cutting aluminum extrusion mm high use a wood facing with the following thickness 1 Guide fence 2 Vise Thickness of wood facing Miter angle 3 Spacer block 115 mm 120 mm 4 Aluminum 0 35 mm 60 mm extrusion Left and Right 45 30 mm 45 mm 5 Spacer block Left and Right 52 25 mm 35 mm Right 60 25 mm 35 mm AWARNING Use screws to attach the wood facing to the guide fence The screws should be installed so that the screw heads are below the surface of the wood facing so that they will not 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 21 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 se
40. rious personal injury NOTICE 9 When the wood facing is attached do not turn the turn base with the handle lowered The blade and or the wood facing will be damaged Groove cutting 1 Cut grooves with blade 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 10 Do not attempt to perform this type of cut by 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 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 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 und
41. se instantly Never clamp or tie the blade guard into the open position 12 13 20 21 22 23 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 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 operations 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 s
42. switch trigger for insertion of padlock to lock the tool off For all countries other than European countries 1 Switch trigger 2 Lock off button 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 button which prevents the tool from unintended starting NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull the swi
43. t 2 Outer flange 3 Saw blade 4 Inner flange 5 Spindle 6 Ring ZAWARNING Before mounting the blade onto the spindle always be sure that the correct inner flange or ring for the blade s arbor hole you intend to use is installed Use of the incorrect inner flange or 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 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 1 Hex socket bolt Install the outer flange and hex socket bolt and then use the hex wrench to tighten the hex socket bolt left handed securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock Return the blade guard and center cover to its original position Then tighten the hex socket 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 For model with socket wrench A WARNING 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
44. t to the wrench holder Installing or removing saw blade AWARNING 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 For model with hex wrench A WARNING Use only the Makita hex wrench provided to install or remove the blade Failure to use the wrench may result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex socket bolt and serious personal injury 1 Stopper pin Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the stopper pin 1 Center cover 2 Hex wrench 3 Hex socket bolt 4 Blade guard To remove the blade use the hex wrench to loosen the hex socket bolt holding the center cover by turning it counterclockwise Raise the blade guard and center cover 1 Shaft lock 2 Blade case 3 Hex socket bolt Arrow Arrow Blade case Saw blade Hex socket bolt Outer flange Saw blade Inner flange Spindle Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the hex wrench to loosen the hex socket bolt clockwise Then remove the hex socket bolt outer flange and blade NOTE In some countries tools have a ring separated from an inner flange 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 against the machine 1 Hex socket bol
45. tch 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 Lighting up the lamps For Models LS1216F and LS1216FL only 1 Switch for light 2 Light ACAUTION This is not a rainproof light Do not wash the light in water or use it in a rain or a wet area Such a conduct can cause an electric shock and fume Do not touch the lens of the light as it is very hot while it is lighted or shortly after it is turned off This may cause a burn to a human body Do not apply impact to the light which may cause damage or shorted service time to it Do not keep casting the beam of the light to your eyes This can cause your eyes to be hurt Do not cover the light with clothes carton cardboard or similar objects while it is lighted which can cause a fire or an ignition To turn on the light press the upper position Il of the switch To turn off the light press the lower position O of the switch Move the light to shift an area of lighting NOTE Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp Be careful not to scratch the lens of light or it may lower the illumination Electronic functio
46. ter Scale plate Left 45 bevel angle adjusting bolt Right 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 holder points to 45 on the bevel scale on the arm If the pointer does not point to 45 turn the left 45 bevel angle adjusting bolt on the side of the arm until the pointer points to 45 To adjust right 45 bevel angle perform the same procedure described above 25 Adjustment of the laser line position For models LS1216L and LS1216FL only 1 Workpiece 2 Laser line 1 Vertical vise AWARNING Since the tool must be plugged in while adjusting the laser line special care must be taken to not switch on the tool Accidental start up of the tool may result in serious personal injury A CAUTION Never look directly into the laser beam Direct eye exposure to the beam could cause serious damage to the eyes LASER RADIATION Do not stare into beam NOTICE Beware that impacts to the tool may cause the laser line to be misaligned or may cause damage to the laser shortening its life Adjusting the laser line for the left side of the blade Screw to change the movable range of the adjusting screw Adjusting screw Hex wrench Laser line Saw blade Ee po ed Adjusting the laser line for the right si
47. vel cutting operations are complete don t forget to return the upper fences to the original position and return it Vertical vise 1 Vise knob 2 Vise arm 3 Vise rod 4 Screw 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 ZAWARNING 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 resu
48. witch 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 damaged blade 24 Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the on position 25 Be alert at all times especially during 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 27 Do not use the saw to cut other than wood aluminum or similar materials 28 Connect miter saws to a dust collecting device when sawing 29 Select saw blades in relation to the material to be cut 30 Take care when slotting 31 Replace the kerf board when worn 32 Do not use saw blades manufactured from high speed steel 33 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 bas
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