INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Cordless Slide Compound
Miter Saw
LS004G
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Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Slide Compound Miter Saw LS004G ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use...
Page 2: ...used 168 mm Base board with horizontal vise used 133 mm Due to our continuing program of research and development the specifications herein are subject to change without notice Specifications may diff...
Page 3: ...for comparing one tool with another NOTE The declared noise emission value s may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure WARNING Wear ear protection WARNING The noise emission during actu...
Page 4: ...ls allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second 9 Always wear protective goggles to protect your eyes from i...
Page 5: ...ed or held by hand If your hand is placed too close to the saw blade there is an increased risk of injury from blade contact 3 The workpiece must be stationary and clamped or held against both the fen...
Page 6: ...could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted 3 Never leave the tool running unattended Turn the power off Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop 4...
Page 7: ...and labeling must be observed For preparation of the item being shipped consult ing an expert for hazardous material is required Please also observe possibly more detailed national regulations Tape or...
Page 8: ...e wireless unit in the correct direction 15 Do not press the wireless activation button on the wireless unit too hard and or press the button with an object with a sharp edge 16 Always close the lid o...
Page 9: ...7 Switch trigger 8 Lid for wireless unit 9 Hole for padlock 10 Wireless activation button 11 Wireless activation lamp 12 Lamp button 13 Vacuum button 14 Blade case 15 Blade guard 16 Holder 17 Lock lev...
Page 10: ...el angle 6 Bevel angle scale 7 Pointer for bevel angle 8 45 adjusting bolt for bevel angle 9 Latch lever for bevel angle 10 Releasing lever for 48 bevel angle 11 Guide fence upper fence 12 Guide fence...
Page 11: ...ction hose 2 Elbow 3 Lock button 4 Sleeve 5 Upper Port 6 Lower Port To remove the hose elbow from the port pull the elbow while pressing down the lock button 1 2 1 Lock button 2 Elbow To remove the sl...
Page 12: ...ng the button on the front of the cartridge To install the battery cartridge align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place Insert it all the way until...
Page 13: ...st far left indicator lamp will blink when the battery protection system works Handle lock CAUTION Always hold the handle when releasing the stopper pin Otherwise the handle springs up and it may resu...
Page 14: ...d cleaners on the plastic guard because this may cause damage to the guard Follow the step by step instructions listed on how to prepare for cleaning 1 Make sure that the tool is switched off and the...
Page 15: ...uide fences and vertical vise before positioning the kerf boards for left or right bevel cut 7 Tighten the front screws do not tighten firmly 8 Push the carriage toward the guide fences fully and then...
Page 16: ...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...
Page 17: ...k lever in an unlocked position 3 Turn the turn base close to your desired positive stop angle and release the lock lever 4 Turn the turn base at your desired positive stop angle until it is secured 5...
Page 18: ...l and raise the latch lever up to allow free movement of the carriage arm 1 1 Latch lever 3 Hold the handle and tilt the carriage to the left 4 Align the pointer with your desired angle on the bevel a...
Page 19: ...l angle 4 Bevel angle scale Tilting the circular saw blade using positive stop function This miter saw employs positive stop function You can set 22 5 and 33 9 angle to both right and left quickly 1 R...
Page 20: ...tool with an inoper ative switch is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired before further usage or serious personal injury may occur WARNING NEVER defeat the lock off button by taping down or some othe...
Page 21: ...ne 3 Adjust the miter angles and bevel angles if necessary NOTE Be sure to turn off the lamp switch after use because turning on the light consumes the battery power NOTE The light automatically goes...
Page 22: ...G After installing the circular saw blade always make sure that it is securely installed Loose attachment of the circular saw blade can cause serious personal injury Removing the blade To remove the c...
Page 23: ...aw blade so that the direction of the arrow on the blade matches that on the blade case Failure to do so may result in personal injury and cause damage to the tool and or the workpiece Arbor hole diam...
Page 24: ...nt cuff 24 optional accessory 1 2 3 1 Front cuff 24 2 Hose 3 Vacuum cleaner Dust bag CAUTION When performing a cutting always attach the dust bag or connect a vacuum cleaner to prevent dust related ha...
Page 25: ...mly WARNING Before bevel cutting make sure that no part of the tool especially the saw blade contacts the upper and lower fences when fully lowering and raising the handle in any position and while mo...
Page 26: ...tting of workpiece turning the vise knob to 90 counterclockwise allows the vise knob to be moved up and down To secure the work piece after setting turn the vise knob clockwise Horizontal vise Optiona...
Page 27: ...1 2 1 Guide fence 2 Holder Sub base Optional accessory 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 o...
Page 28: ...in personal injury NOTICE Before use be sure to unlock the stopper pin and release the handle from the lowered position NOTICE Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle when cutting Too much force...
Page 29: ...ded cut before operating the tool Interruption of the carriage or blade travel during the cutting oper ation may result in kickback and serious personal injury WARNING While making a bevel cut keep ha...
Page 30: ...and 45 wall angle cove molding 1 2 3 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 a and b...
Page 31: ...aw The finished piece to be used will always be on the LEFT side of the blade after the cut has been made In the case of right bevel cut a b c d 1 2 1 Inside corner 2 Outside corner Table A Molding po...
Page 32: ...ts WALL CONTACT EDGE against the guide fence and its CEILING CONTACT EDGE against the crown molding stoppers as shown in the figure Adjust the crown molding stoppers according to the size of the crown...
Page 33: ...results and kickback which may result in serious personal injury For a dado type cut perform as follows 1 Adjust the lower limit position of the circular saw blade using the adjusting screw and the st...
Page 34: ...ireless activation function setting is as follows Refer to each section for detail procedures 1 Installing the wireless unit 2 Tool registration for the vacuum cleaner 3 Starting the wireless activati...
Page 35: ...void turning the following switches on during tool registration switch trigger on the tool vacuum switch on the tool power switch on the vacuum cleaner NOTE Refer to the instruction manual of the vacu...
Page 36: ...ut of any cut ting operation 1 Install the wireless unit to the tool 2 Connect the hose of the vacuum cleaner with the tool 3 Set the stand by switch on the vacuum cleaner to AUTO 1 1 Stand by switch...
Page 37: ...n function Refer to the table below for the meaning of the lamp status Status Wireless activation lamp Description Color On Blinking Duration Standby Blue 2 hours The wireless activation of the vacuum...
Page 38: ...d then become red After that press the wireless activation button on the tool in the same way 1 1 2 2 1 Wireless activation button 2 Wireless activation lamp If the cancellation is performed successfu...
Page 39: ...acuum 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 h...
Page 40: ...ed at the factory but rough handling may have affected the alignment If your tool is not aligned properly perform the following Miter angle Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position w...
Page 41: ...tment Loosen the knob and fully tilt the carriage to the side that you want to check Check if the pointer indicates the 45 position in the bevel angle scale 1 1 Knob If the pointer does not indicate t...
Page 42: ...ccessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual The use of any other accessories or attachments may result in serious personal injury WARNING Only use...
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