Makita LH1201FL/2, Instruction Manual

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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 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.
CAUTION:
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The workpiece must be secured firmly against the
turn base and guide fence.
Horizontal vise (optional accessory)
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The horizontal vise can be installed on either the left or
right side of the base. When performing 30° or greater
miter cuts, install the horizontal vise on the side opposite
the direction in which the turn base is to be turned. By
turning the vise knob counterclockwise, the screw is
released and the vise shaft can be moved rapidly in and
out. By turning the vise knob clockwise, the screw remains
secured. To grip the workpiece, turn the vise knob gently
clockwise until the projection reaches its topmost position,
then fasten securely. If the vise knob is forced in or pulled
out while being turned clockwise, the projection may stop
at an angle. In this case, turn the vise knob back
counterclockwise until the screw is released, before
turning again gently clockwise.
The maximum width of the workpiece which can be
secured by the horizontal vise is 200 mm.
OPERATION
WARNING:
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When using the tool in the miter saw mode, secure
the top table at the topmost position so that the
saw blade never protrudes from the top surface of
the top table.
CAUTION:
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Before use, be sure to release the handle from the
lowered position by pulling the stopper pin.
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Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece, etc. before the switch is turned on.
CUTTING AS MITER SAW
CAUTION:
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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.
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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.
1. Press cutting
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Secure the workpiece against guide fence and turn
table. 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.
2. Miter cutting
Refer to the previously covered "Adjusting the
miter angle".
3. Bevel cut
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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 against guide fence
1. Vise
1. Vise
1. Vise knob
2. Projection
3. Vise shaft
4. Base