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23 ENGLISH

WARNING:

 

Stopper pin for carriage elevation 

is for carrying and storage purposes only and not 

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.

CAUTION:

 

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  and result in personal injury.

MAINTENANCE

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 which may result in serious per-

sonal injury.

WARNING:

 

Always be sure that the blade is 

sharp and clean for the best and safest perfor-

mance.

 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:

Miter angle

Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position 

by the stopper pin. Push the carriage toward the guide 

fence. Loosen the grip and the screws which secure the 

pointer and miter angle scale.

2

1

2

3

►    

1.

 Screw on pointer 

2.

 Screws on miter angle scale 

3.

 Miter scale

Set the turn base to the 0° position using the positive 

stop function. Square the side of the blade with the face 

of the guide fence using a triangular rule or try-square. 

While keeping the square, tighten the screws on the 

miter angle scale. After that, align the pointers (both 

right and left) with the 0° position in the miter angle 

scale and then tighten the screw on the pointer.

1

►    

1.

 Triangular rule

Bevel angle

0° bevel angle

Push the carriage toward the guide fence and lock the 

sliding movement by the stopper pin. Lower the handle 

fully and lock it in the lowered position by the stopper 

pin and then loosen the knob. Turn the 0° adjusting 

bolt two or three revolutions counterclockwise to tilt the 

blade to the right.

Summary of Contents for LS1019L

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Slide Compound Miter Saw LS1019 LS1019L ENGLISH Original instructions DOUBLE INSULATION Read before use ...

Page 2: ...d development the specifications herein are subject to change without notice Specifications may differ from country to country Weight according to EPTA Procedure 01 2014 Symbols The following show the symbols used for the equip ment Be sure that you understand their meaning before use Read instruction manual DOUBLE INSULATION To avoid injury from flying debris keep holding the saw head down after ...

Page 3: ...w may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instruc tions for future reference The term power tool in the warnings refers to your mains operated corded power tool or battery operated cordless power tool Work area safety 1 Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents 2 Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo spheres such as in t...

Page 4: ...ools sharp and clean Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control 7 Use the power tool accessories and tool bits etc in accordance with these instructions taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation 8 Ke...

Page 5: ...g with a jammed workpiece could cause loss of control or damage to the mitre saw 18 After finishing the cut release the switch hold the saw head down and wait for the blade to stop before removing the cut off piece Reaching with your hand near the coasting blade is dangerous 19 Hold the handle firmly when making an incom plete cut or when releasing the switch before the saw head is completely in t...

Page 6: ...n injury 23 Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and skin contact Follow material supplier safety data Additional safety rules for the laser 1 LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CLASS 2M LASER PRODUCT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product gained from rep...

Page 7: ...evel angle scale 12 Releasing lever for 48 bevel angle 13 Latch lever for bevel angle 14 Pointer for bevel angle 15 45 adjusting bolt for bevel angle INSTALLATION Installing the grip Screw the threaded shaft of the grip into the turn base 1 2 1 Grip 2 Turn base Installing the dust extraction hose Connect the dust extraction hose to the tool as illustrated Make sure that the elbow and the sleeve fi...

Page 8: ...d 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 opera tion 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 ...

Page 9: ...ds 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...

Page 10: ... to the original position WARNING 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 The lower limit position of the blade can be easily adjusted with the stopper arm To a...

Page 11: ...he lock lever Then release the lock lever and move the turn base forward until the turn base is locked Adjusting the bevel angle NOTICE Always remove the upper guide fences and vertical vise before adjusting the bevel angle NOTICE When changing bevel angles be sure to position the kerf boards appropriately as explained in the Kerf boards section NOTICE When tilting the saw blade be sure to raise t...

Page 12: ...h 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 WARNING NEVER use tool without a fully oper ative switch trigger Any tool with an inoperative switch ...

Page 13: ... laser Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of the saw blade by turning the adjusting screw as follows 1 1 Adjusting screw 1 Loosen the adjusting screw by turning it 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 NOTE Laser line is...

Page 14: ...fficient tightening of the hex socket bolt and serious personal injury Always lock the carriage with raised position when removing and installing the blade Pull the stopper pin and rotate it 90 with the carriage raised 1 2 3 1 Unlocked position 2 Locked position 3 Stopper pin Removing the blade Loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover using the hex wrench Raise the blade guard and center cover...

Page 15: ...rly Make sure shaft lock has released spindle before making cut WARNING 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 move ment and severe vibration resulting in possib...

Page 16: ...K 1 2 1 Support 2 Turn base Guide fences WARNING Before operating the tool make sure that the upper fence is secured firmly WARNING Before bevel 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 contac...

Page 17: ...otate the vise nut clock wise 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 WARNING When cutting a thin workpiece such as base boards against the fence always use the horizontal vise The...

Page 18: ...ress cutting WARNING Always lock the sliding movement of the carriage when performing a press cutting Cutting without lock may cause possible kickback which may result in serious personal injury Workpieces up to 68 mm high and 160 mm wide can be cut in the following manner 1 1 Stopper pin 1 Push the carriage toward the guide fence until it stops and lock it with the stopper pin 2 Secure the workpi...

Page 19: ...ecision of the cut will be impaired 1 Remove the upper fence on the side that you are going to tilt the carriage 2 Unlock the stopper pin 3 Adjust the bevel angle according to the procedure explained in the Adjusting the bevel angle section Then tighten the knob 4 Secure the workpiece with a vise 5 Pull the carriage toward you fully 6 Switch on the tool without the blade making any contact and wai...

Page 20: ...type 45 type 52 38 type 45 type 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 agai...

Page 21: ...miter angle setting to 31 6 RIGHT Lay crown molding with its broad back hidden surface down on the turn base with its WALL CONTACT EDGE against the guide fence on the saw The finished piece to be used will always be on the RIGHT side of the blade after the cut has been made Crown molding stopper Optional accessory Crown molding stoppers allow easier cuts of crown molding without tilting the saw bl...

Page 22: ... to unexpected cutting results and kickback which may result in serious personal injury WARNING 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 For a dado type cut perform as fol...

Page 23: ...ormation 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 Miter angle Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by the stopper pin Push the carriage toward the guide fence Loosen the grip and the screws which secur...

Page 24: ...en the screw 45 bevel angle NOTICE Before adjusting the 45 bevel angle finish 0 bevel angle adjustment 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 If the pointer does not indicate the 45 position align it with 45 position by turning the adjusting bolt on the opposite side of the bevel angle s...

Page 25: ...he workpiece does not move from the position you have determined 5 Plug in the tool and turn on the laser switch 6 Loosen the adjusting screw To move the laser line away from the blade turn the range adjustment screws counterclockwise To move the laser line close to the blade turn the range adjustment screw clockwise Adjusting the laser line on the left side of the blade 1 2 3 4 5 1 Adjusting scre...

Page 26: ...d 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 por tions with machine oil to prevent rust To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY repairs any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers always using Makita...

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