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37 ENGLISH

Install the battery cartridge and turn on the laser

switch.

Loosen the adjusting screw. To move the laser line

away from the circular saw blade, turn the range adjust

ment screws counterclockwise. To move the laser line

close to the circular saw blade, turn the range adjust

ment screw clockwise.

Adjusting the laser line on the left side of the circu-

lar saw blade

►

Adjusting screw

Range adjustment screw

Hex wrench

Laser line

Circular saw blade

Adjusting the laser line on the right side of the

circular saw blade

►

Adjusting screw

Range adjustment screw

Hex wrench

Laser line

Circular saw blade

Slide the adjusting screw to the position that the

laser line comes onto the cutting line and then tighten it.

NOTE:

The movable range of laser line is factory

adjusted within 1 mm from the side surface of saw

blade.

Cleaning the laser light lens

The laser light becomes hard to see as the lens for

the laser light gets dirty. Clean the lens for laser light

periodically.

►

Screw

Lens

Remove the battery cartridge. Loosen the screw and

pull out the lens. Clean the lens gently with a damp soft

cloth.

NOTICE:

Do not remove the screw which

secures the lens. If the lens does not come out,

loosen the screw further.

NOTICE:

Do not use solvents or any petro-

leum-based cleaners on the lens.

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 mentioned

in the section for the blade guard. Lubricate the sliding

portions with machine oil to prevent rust.

Summary of Contents for LS001G

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Slide Compound Miter Saw LS001G ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use ...

Page 2: ...artridges and chargers listed above Use of any other battery cartridges and chargers may cause injury and or fire Cutting capacities H x W with blade 165 mm in diameter Miter angle Bevel angle 45 left 0 45 right 0 30 mm x 182 mm 46 mm x 182 mm 15 mm x 182 mm 36 mm x 150 mm NOTE 1 55 mm x 150 mm NOTE 1 20 mm x 150 mm NOTE 1 45 left and right 30 mm x 127 mm 46 mm x 127 mm 15 mm x 127 mm 36 mm x 100 ...

Page 3: ...k 5 When operating a power tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock 6 If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable use a residual current device RCD protected supply Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock 7 Power tools can produce electromagnetic fields EMF that are not harmful to...

Page 4: ...lly desig nated battery packs Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire 3 When battery pack is not in use keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips coins keys nails screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another Shorting the battery termi nals together may cause burns or a fire 4 Under abusive conditions liquid may...

Page 5: ...an the table top Workpieces longer or wider than the mitre saw table can tip if not securely supported If the cut off piece or workpiece tips it can lift the lower guard or be thrown by the spinning blade 13 Do not use another person as a substitute for a table extension or as additional support Unstable support for the workpiece can cause the blade to bind or the workpiece to shift during the cut...

Page 6: ...ed in this manual Use of improper accessories such as abrasive wheels may cause an injury 22 Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic Take caution to prevent dust inhala tion and skin contact Follow material supplier safety data 23 Do not use a corded power supply with this tool Additional safety rules for the laser 1 LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTI...

Page 7: ...ns 5 Do not use the wireless unit in places where the temperature exceeds 50 C 122 F 6 Do not operate the wireless unit in places where medical instruments such as heart pace makers are nearby 7 Do not operate the wireless unit in places where automated devices are nearby If oper ated automated devices may develop malfunction or error 8 Do not operate the wireless unit in places under high tempera...

Page 8: ...vel angle 6 Vertical vise 7 Guide fence 8 Releasing lever for right side bevel angle 9 Adjusting knob for miter angle 10 Miter angle scale 11 Pointer for miter angle 12 Releasing button for turn base 13 Lock lever for turn base 14 Grip for turn base 15 Kerf board 16 Small sub fence 17 Blade guard 18 Stopper arm 19 Range adjustment screw for laser line 20 Adjusting screw for laser line 21 Wireless ...

Page 9: ...attery cartridge 11 Lamp 12 Lamp switch 13 Laser switch 14 Shaft lock INSTALLATION Bench mounting WARNING Ensure that the tool does 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 Fix the base to a level and stable surface screwing with the bolts This helps to prevent from tipping and pos...

Page 10: ...e fence and through the workpiece NOTE When cutting the kerf board bring the car riage at a slow and even pace 6 When the cut is completed switch off the tool and wait until the circular saw blade has come to a complete stop before returning the carriage to its fully elevated position 7 Turn the lever at the rear of the tool counterclock wise to loosen it 1 2 3 1 Lever 2 Releasing lever for 46 bev...

Page 11: ...fully until the red indicator cannot be seen If not it may accidentally fall out of the tool causing injury to you or someone around you CAUTION Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly If the cartridge does not slide in easily it is not being inserted correctly Tool battery protection system The tool is equipped with a tool battery protection sys tem This system automatically cuts off power ...

Page 12: ...operation immediately if there are any irregularity of the blade guard Check to assure spring loaded return action of guard 1 1 Blade guard When lowering the handle the blade guard raises automatically The guard is spring loaded so it returns to its original position when the cut is completed and the handle is raised Cleaning 1 1 Blade guard If the transparent blade guard becomes dirty or saw dust...

Page 13: ...owered position 4 Pull and turn the stopper pin to allow the carriage sliding 1 1 Stopper pin 5 Pull the carriage toward you fully 6 Adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards just contact the sides of the blade teeth 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 1 Saw blade 2 Blade teeth 3 Kerf board 4 Left bevel cut 5 Straight cut 6 Right bevel cut 7 Tighten the front screws do not tighten firmly 8 Push the carri...

Page 14: ...rcular saw blade does not contact any part of the lower base Re adjust slightly if necessary WARNING After installing a new circular saw blade and with the battery cartridge removed always be sure that the circular saw blade does not contact any part of the lower base when the handle is lowered completely If a circular saw blade makes contact with the base it may cause kickback and result in serio...

Page 15: ... to turn the turn base without pulling the lock lever To engage the releasing button pull the lock lever and then press the releasing button While the releasing button is being pressed release the lock lever To disengage the releasing button pull the lock lever again and release it NOTE This miter saw employs positive stop function You can set 0 15 22 5 30 and 45 right left miter angle quickly To ...

Page 16: ...e repositioned at every 10 angle Loosen and remove the screw that secures the lever Remove the lever and install it again so that it points slightly above the horizontal Then tighten the lever with the screw firmly 1 2 1 Lever 2 Screw Switch action WARNING Before installing the battery car tridge s into the tool always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the OFF p...

Page 17: ...f light directly To turn on the light press the upper position I of the lamp switch To turn off the light press the lower posi tion 0 of the lamp switch 2 1 1 Lamp 2 Lamp switch NOTE Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of the lamp Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp or it may lower the illumination NOTE Be sure to turn off the lamp switch after use because turning on the light con...

Page 18: ...sult in serious personal injury Hex wrench storage When not in use store the hex wrench as shown in the figure to keep it from being lost 1 1 Hex wrench Installing or removing saw blade WARNING Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before installing or removing the circular saw blade Accidental start up of the tool may result in serious personal injury W...

Page 19: ...lar saw blade 3 Inner flange 4 Hex socket bolt left handed 5 Spindle 6 Blade mounting part To install the circular saw blade perform the following steps 1 Mount the circular saw blade carefully onto the inner flange Make sure that the direction of the arrow on the circular saw blade matches the direction of the arrow on the blade case 1 1 1 Arrow 2 Install the outer flange and hex socket bolt and ...

Page 20: ...l injury For tool with the inner flange for other than 20 mm or 15 88 mm hole diameter saw blade Country specific The inner flange has a certain diameter of a blade mounting part on one side of it and a different diameter of blade mount ing part on the other side Choose a correct side on which blade mounting part fits into the saw blade hole perfectly 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Outer flange 2 Circular saw blad...

Page 21: ...d guide fence with the vise during all opera tions Otherwise the material may move during the cutting oper ation cause damage to the circular saw blade and be thrown which may result in loss of control and serious personal injury Install the vertical vise 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 lower screw to secure t...

Page 22: ...ace on the rod with the wrench 4 3 2 1 6 5 1 Hex socket bolt 2 Sub base 3 Flat surface 4 Rod 5 Wrench 6 Hex wrench NOTE To tighten the hex socket bolts use the wrench and hex wrench supplied with the sub base set 3 Make sure that the groove on the rod cannot be seen and then secure the rod using the clamping screw supplied with the sub base set as illustrated 1 2 1 Clamping screw 2 Groove 4 Attach...

Page 23: ...kpiece may result in kickback and serious personal injury WARNING After a cutting operation do not raise the circular saw 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 WARNING Do not perform any adjustment such as turning grip levers stopper pin on the tool while the circular saw blade is rotating Adjust...

Page 24: ...the car riage 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 WARNING Never attempt to perform a slide cut by pulling the carriage towards you Pulling the carriage towards you while cutting may cause unexpected kickb...

Page 25: ... Then tighten the lever 3 Secure the workpiece with a vise 4 Pull the carriage toward you fully 5 Switch on the tool without the circular saw blade making any contact and wait until the circular saw blade attains full speed 6 Gently lower the handle to the fully lowered posi tion while applying pressure in parallel with the circular saw blade and push the carriage toward the guide fence to cut the...

Page 26: ...pe For inside corner a Left 33 9 Left 30 Right 31 6 Right 35 3 b Left 31 6 Left 35 3 For outside corner c d Right 31 6 Right 35 3 Table B Molding position in the figure Molding edge against guide fence Finished piece For inside corner a Ceiling contact edge should be against guide fence Finished piece will be on the Left side of blade b Wall contact edge should be against guide fence For outside c...

Page 27: ...e saw The finished piece to be used will always be on the RIGHT side of the circular saw blade after the cut has been made Cutting aluminum extrusion 1 2 4 3 5 1 Vise 2 Spacer block 3 Guide fence 4 Aluminum extrusion 5 Spacer block 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 cuttin...

Page 28: ...imit position of the circu lar saw blade cut parallel grooves across the width of the workpiece using a slide push cut 1 1 Cut grooves with blade 3 Remove the workpiece material between the grooves with a chisel Carrying tool Before carrying the tool be sure to remove the battery cartridge and all movable parts of the miter saw are secured Always check the following The battery cartridge is remove...

Page 29: ...ivation function Installing the wireless unit Optional accessory CAUTION Place the tool on a flat and stable surface when installing the wireless unit NOTICE Clean the dust and dirt on the tool before installing the wireless unit Dust or dirt may cause malfunction if it comes into the slot of the wireless unit NOTICE To prevent the malfunction caused by static touch a static discharging material s...

Page 30: ...l registration NOTE During the tool registration do not pull the switch trigger or turn on the power switch on the vacuum cleaner NOTE Refer to the instruction manual of the vacuum cleaner too If you wish to activate the vacuum cleaner along with the switch operation of the tool finish the tool registra tion beforehand 1 Install the batteries to the vacuum cleaner and the tool 2 Set the stand by s...

Page 31: ...m cleaner to AUTO 1 1 Stand by switch 4 Push the wireless activation button on the tool briefly The wireless activation lamp will blink in blue 2 1 1 Wireless activation button 2 Wireless activation lamp 5 Pull the switch trigger of the tool Check if the vacuum cleaner runs while the switch trigger is being pulled To stop the wireless activation of the vacuum cleaner push the wireless activation b...

Page 32: ...uum cleaner is available and the tool is running Tool registration Green 20 seconds Ready for the tool registration Waiting for the registration by the vacuum cleaner 2 seconds The tool registration has been finished The wireless activation lamp will start blinking in blue Cancelling tool registration Red 20 seconds Ready for the cancellation of the tool registration Waiting for the cancellation b...

Page 33: ...d then become red After that press the wireless activation button on the tool in the same way 1 1 2 1 2 1 Wireless activation button 2 Wireless activation lamp If the cancellation is performed successfully the wire less activation lamps will light up in red for 2 seconds and start blinking in blue NOTE The wireless activation lamps finish blinking in red after 20 seconds elapsed Press the wireless...

Page 34: ...power button on the vacuum cleaner is turned on Push the wireless activation button briefly and perform the tool registration cancellation procedures again The tool registration procedures for the tool or vacuum cleaner have not finished Perform the tool registration procedures for both the tool and the vacuum cleaner at the same timing Radio disturbance by other appliances which generate high int...

Page 35: ...lignment If your tool is not aligned properly perform the following Miter angle Lower the carriage fully and lock it in the lowered posi tion by the stopper lever Push the carriage toward the guide fence Loosen the grip and the screws which secure the pointer and miter angle scale 1 2 3 1 Screw on pointer 2 Screws on miter angle scale 3 Miter angle scale Set the turn base to the 0 position using t...

Page 36: ...idge must be installed while adjusting the laser line Take extra care not to switch on the tool during adjustment Accidental start up of the tool may result in serious personal injury CAUTION Never look directly into the laser beam Direct eye exposure to the beam could cause serious damage to your eyes NOTICE Check the position of laser line regu larly for accuracy NOTICE Beware that impacts to th...

Page 37: ...aser line comes onto the cutting line and then tighten it NOTE The movable range of laser line is factory adjusted within 1 mm from the side surface of saw blade Cleaning the laser light lens The laser light becomes hard to see as the lens for the laser light gets dirty Clean the lens for laser light periodically 1 2 1 Screw 2 Lens Remove the battery cartridge Loosen the screw and pull out the len...

Page 38: ...for its stated purpose Misuse of an accessory or attachment may result in serious personal injury If you need any assistance for more details regard ing these accessories ask your local Makita Service Center Carbide tipped saw blades Vertical vise Dust bag Triangular rule Hex wrench Hex wrench for laser adjustment Sub base set Makita genuine battery and charger NOTE Some items in the list may be i...

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Page 40: ...Makita Corporation 3 11 8 Sumiyoshi cho Anjo Aichi 446 8502 Japan www makita com 885751 927 EN 20191022 ...

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