Makita LS800D Manuel D'instructions page 14

3. Holders and holder assembly (optional accessory)
The holders and the holder assembly can be
installed on either side as a convenient means of
supporting workpieces horizontally. Install them
as shown in Fig. 23. Then tighten the screws
firmly to secure the holders and the holder assem-
bly. (Fig. 23)
When cutting long workpieces, use the holder-rod
assembly (optional accessory). It consists of two
holder assemblies and two rods 12. (Fig. 24)
CAUTION:
Always support long workpieces level with the top
surface of the turn base for accurate cuts and to
prevent dangerous loss of control of the tool.
Switch action (Fig. 25)
CAUTION:
• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the
tool, always check to see that the switch trigger
actuates properly and returns to the ''OFF'' position
when released.
• When not using the tool, remove the lock-off
button and store it in a secure place. This prevents
unauthorized operation.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, press in the lock-off button and
pull the trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
Lock lever (Fig. 26)
For European countries only
When cutting, push the lock lever to the left to release
the handle from the raised position. When the cut is
completed, release the lock lever after returning the
blade to its fully elevated position. The handle will be
automatically locked in the raised position.
Operation
CAUTION:
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.
1. Press cutting (Fig. 27)
• Workpieces up to 61 mm high x 122 mm wide
can be cut in the following way.
• Secure the workpiece with the vise. Switch on
the tool and wait until the blade attains full
speed before lowering gently into the cut. 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 ''Positioning for
adjusting the miter angle''.
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3. Bevel cut (Fig. 28)
• At a left 45° bevel angle, workpieces up to
45 mm high x 122 mm wide can be cut.
• Loosen the lever and tilt the saw blade to set the
bevel angle. Refer to the previously covered
''Positioning for adjusting the bevel angle''.
Secure the workpiece with the vise. Switch on
the tool and wait until the blade attains full
speed. Then gently lower the handle to the fully
lowered position while applying pressure in par-
allel with the blade. 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.
CAUTION:
• During a bevel cut, it may create a condition
whereby the piece cut off will come to rest
against the side of the blade. If the blade is
raised while the blade is still rotating, this piece
may be caught by the blade, causing fragments
to be scattered around which is dangerous. The
blade should be raised ONLY after the blade has
come to a complete stop.
• When pressing down the handle, apply pressure
in parallel with the blade. If a force is applied
perpendicularly to the turn base or if the pres-
sure direction is changed during a cut, the
precision of the cut will be impaired.
4. Compound cutting
Compound cutting is the process in which a bevel
angle is made at the same time in which a miter
angle is being cut on a workpiece. Compound
cutting can be performed at angle shown in the
table below.
Miter angle
Left and right 45°
Left and right 52°
At the miter angle of left 45° and bevel angle of left
45°, workpieces 45 mm high x 85 mm wide can
be cut. When performing compound cutting, refer
to ''Press cutting'', ''Miter cutting'' and ''Bevel cut''
explanations.
5. Cutting repetitive lengths (Fig. 29)
When cutting several pieces of stock to the same
length, ranging from 220 mm to 365 mm, use of
the set plate (optional accessory) will facilitate
more efficient operation. Install the set plate on
the holder as shown in Fig. 29. Align the cutting
line on your workpiece with either the left or right
side of the groove in the kerf board, and while
holding the workpiece from moving, move the set
plate flush against the end of the workpiece. Then
secure the set plate with the screw. When the set
plate is not used, loosen the screw and turn the
set plate out of the way.
NOTE:
Use of the holder-rod assembly (optional acces-
sory) allows cutting repetitive lengths, ranging
from 220 mm to 2,230 mm.
Bevel angle
Left 0° – 45°
Left 0° – 40°