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In case of tools for European countries, flip the 
sub-fence outward before placing the blade cover. 

 

CAUTION: 

• 

Always use "work helpers" such as push sticks and 
push blocks when there is a danger that your 
hands or fingers will come close to the blade. 

• 

Always hold the workpiece firmly with the table and 
the rip fence. Do not bend or twist it while feeding. 
If the workpiece is bent or twisted, dangerous 
kickbacks may occur. 

• 

NEVER withdraw the workpiece while the blade is 
running. If you must withdraw the workpiece before 
completing a cut, first switch the tool off while 
holding the workpiece firmly. Wait until the blade 
has come to a complete stop before withdrawing 
the workpiece. Failure to do so may cause 
dangerous kickbacks. 

• 

NEVER remove cut-off material while the blade is 
running. 

• 

NEVER place your hands or fingers in the path of 
the saw blade. 

• 

Always secure the rip fence firmly, or dangerous 
kickbacks may occur. 

• 

Always use "work helpers" such as push sticks and 
push blocks when cutting small or narrow 
workpieces. 

Work helpers 

Push sticks, push blocks or auxiliary fence are types of 
"work helpers". Use them to make safe, sure cuts 
without the need for the operator to contact the blade 
with any part of the body. 

Push block 

13

0

 mm

1

2

55

 mm

2

00

 mm

8

0

 mm

3

0

 mm

1

0

 mm

1

0

 mm

3

0

 mm

9 mm

4

2

50

 mm

50

 mm

1

00

 mm

3

 

 

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Use a 15 mm piece of plywood. 
 
Handle should be in center of plywood piece. Fasten 
with glue and wood screws as shown. Small piece 10 
mm x 9 mm x 30 mm of wood must always be glued to 
plywood to keep the blade from dulling if the operator 
cuts into push block by mistake. 
(Never use nails in push block.) 

Auxiliary fence 

1

2

15 mm

10 mm

14 mm

40 mm

70 mm

300 mm

140 mm

 

 

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Make auxiliary fence from 10 mm and 15 mm plywood 
pieces. 
Remove the rip fence, clamping screw (A), flat washer 
and square nut from the rip fence holder and then attach 
and secure the auxiliary fence to the rip fence holder by 
using a bolt M6 longer than M6x50, washers and nut. 

Ripping 

 

CAUTION: 

• 

When cutting long or large workpieces, always 
provide adequate support behind the table. DO 
NOT allow a long board to move or shift on the 
table. This will cause the blade to bind and 
increase the possibility of kickback and personal 
injury. The support should be at the same height as 
the table. 

1.  Adjust the depth of cut a bit higher than the 

thickness of the workpiece. To make this 
adjustment, loosen two levers and lower or raise 
the top table. 

2. 

Position the rip fence to the desired width of rip 
and secure in place by tightening the clamping 
screw (A). Before ripping, make sure the two 
screws of the rip fence holder are secured. If it is 
not secured enough, retighten it. 

3. 

Turn the tool on and gently feed the workpiece 
into the blade along with the rip fence. 

(1)  When the width of rip is 40 mm or wider, use 

a push stick.   

1. Clamping screw 

1. Face/edge 

parallel 

2. Hole(7mm in 

diameter) 

1. Face/edge parallel 
2. Handle 
3. Wood screw 
4. Glue together 

Summary of Contents for LH1201FL/2

Page 1: ...1 ENGLISH Original instructions INSTRUCTION MANUAL DOUBLE INSULATION IMPORTANT Read Before Using Table Top Miter Saw LH1201FL 015122 ...

Page 2: ...ad down after making cuts until the blade has come to a complete stop 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 Do not place hand or fingers close to the blade For your safety remove the chips small pieces etc from the table top before operation Always set SUB FENCE to left posi...

Page 3: ...lug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed grounded power tools Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock 5 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded 6 Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water ente...

Page 4: ... could result in a hazardous situation Service 25 Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained 26 Follow instruction for lubricating and changing accessories 27 Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease ENB088 5 TABLE TOP MITER SAW SAFETY WARNINGS FOR BOTH MITER SAW MODE ...

Page 5: ... 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 35 Even when the tool is u...

Page 6: ...ion on the tool Blade guard 2 1 3 012176 CAUTION Make sure that the handle cannot be lowered without pushing the lever nearby the handle to the left Make sure that the lower blade guards A and B dose not open unless the lever near the handle is pushed at the topmost position of the handle When lowering the handle while pushing the lever to the left the lower blade guard A rises automatically The l...

Page 7: ...ved the grip to the position where the pointer points to the desired angle on the miter scale securely tighten the grip clockwise CAUTION When turning the turn base be sure to raise the handle fully After changing the miter angle always secure the turn base by tightening the grip firmly Adjusting the bevel angle 1 015123 1 3 2 012181 To adjust the bevel angle loosen the lever at the rear of the to...

Page 8: ... table at the topmost position when using the tool in the miter saw mode and at the desired position when using in the table saw mode bench mode ASSEMBLY CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool Installing or removing saw blade CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing the blad...

Page 9: ...he blade guard B as far as it will go and tighten the clamping screw firmly while holding it in the raised position Lower the handle to make sure that the lower blade guards move properly Make sure shaft lock has released spindle before making cut Adjusting riving knife 1 4 5mm 2 3 015681 Before adjusting the riving knife loosen the two levers by turning counterclockwise and move the top table to ...

Page 10: ...ly pushed out toward operator The line 3 varies by thickness of workpiece or the table level Adjust the position of the rip fence according to the thickness of the workpiece After adjusting the rip fence tighten the clamping screw A firmly 1 012199 NOTE The rip fence must be mounted the left side of the saw blade when in the miter saw mode 5 4 3 1 6 2 015125 NOTE There are four patterns to positio...

Page 11: ...2203 1 Turn the adjusting screws counterclockwise 2 3 1 012204 3 2 1 012205 2 Shift the back edge of the rip fence slightly to right or left until it becomes parallel with the blade 3 Tighten the adjusting screw on the rip fence firmly CAUTION Be sure to adjust the rip fence so that it is parallel with the blade or a dangerous kickback condition may occur Be sure to adjust the rip fence so that it...

Page 12: ...he optional vise to secure the workpiece After any cutting operation raise the blade gently Never raise the blade until it has come to a complete stop Serious injury may result CAUTION When cutting long workpieces use supports that are as high as the top surface level of the turn base Do not rely solely on the vertical vise and or horizontal vise optional to secure the workpiece Thin material tend...

Page 13: ...r 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 Before use be sure to release the handle from the lowered position by pulling the stopper pin Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece etc before the switch is turned on CUTTING AS MITER SAW CAUTION Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle when...

Page 14: ...ng 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 CAUTION Never attempt to cut thick or round aluminum extrusions Thick aluminum extrusions may come loose during operation and round aluminum extrusions cannot b...

Page 15: ... in center of plywood piece Fasten with glue and wood screws as shown Small piece 10 mm x 9 mm x 30 mm of wood must always be glued to plywood to keep the blade from dulling if the operator cuts into push block by mistake Never use nails in push block Auxiliary fence 1 2 15 mm 10 mm 14 mm 40 mm 70 mm 300 mm 140 mm 005565 1 012214 Make auxiliary fence from 10 mm and 15 mm plywood pieces Remove the ...

Page 16: ...ving portions before carrying the tool MAINTENANCE CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance Never use gasoline benzine thinner alcohol or the like Discoloration deformation or cracks may result WARNING Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean for the best and safest performance Adjusting the cutting angle This...

Page 17: ...le 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 If the pointer does not point to 45 turn the 45 bevel angle adjusting bolt on the left side of the arm until the pointer points to 45 Replacing carbon brushes 007834 Remove and check th...

Page 18: ...se accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories ask your local Makita Service Center Steel Carbide tipped saw blades Vise assembl...

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