Makita LS1216 Manuel D'instructions page 23

Position the vise arm according to the thickness and
shape of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by tight-
ening the screw. If the screw to secure the vise arm con-
tacts the carriage, install the screw on the opposite side
of vise arm. Make sure that no part of the tool contacts
the vise when lowering the handle fully and pulling or
pushing the carriage all the way. If some part contacts
the vise, re-position the vise.
Press the workpiece flat against the guide fence and the
turn base. Position the workpiece at the desired cutting
position and secure it firmly by tightening the vise knob.
Turning the vise knob to 90° counterclockwise allows the
vise knob to be moved up and down, facilitating the quick
setting of workpiece. To secure the workpiece after set-
ting, turn the vise knob clockwise.
WARNING:
• The workpiece must be secured firmly against the
turn base and guide fence with the vise during all
operations. If the workpiece is not properly secured
against the fence 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.
Horizontal vise (optional accessory) (Fig. 47 & 48)
The horizontal vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the base.
When performing 15° or greater miter cuts, install the
horizontal vise on the side opposite the direction in which
the turn base is to be turned.
By flipping the vise nut counterclockwise, the vise is
released, and rapidly moves in and out. To grip the work-
piece, push the vise knob forward until the vise plate con-
tacts the workpiece and flip the vise nut clockwise. Then
turn the vise knob clockwise to secure the workpiece.
The maximum width of workpiece which can be secured
by the horizontal vise is 215 mm.
WARNING:
• Always rotate the vise nut clockwise until the work-
piece is properly secured. If the workpiece is not
properly secured the material may move during the cut-
ting operation causing possible damage to the blade,
causing the material to be thrown and loss of control
resulting in serious personal injury.
• When cutting a thin workpiece, such as base boards,
against the fence, always use the horizontal vise.
Holders (optional accessory) (Fig. 49)
The holders can be installed on either side as a conve-
nient means of holding workpieces horizontally. Slip the
holder rods into the holes in the base and adjust their
length according to the workpiece to be held. Then
tighten the holders securely with the screws.
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 of tool control.
Proper workpiece support will help avoid blade pinch
and possible kickback which may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
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OPERATION
NOTICE:
• Before use, be sure to release the handle from the low-
ered position by pulling the stopper pin.
• 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. Push down
handle with only as much force as is necessary for
smooth cutting and without significant decrease in
blade speed.
• Gently press down the handle to perform the cut. If the
handle is pressed down with force or if lateral force is
applied, the blade will vibrate and leave a mark (saw
mark) in the workpiece and the precision of the cut will
be impaired.
• During a slide cut, gently push the carriage toward the
guide fence without stopping. If the carriage movement
is stopped during the cut, a mark will be left in the work-
piece and the precision of the cut will be impaired.
WARNING:
• Make sure the blade is not contacting the work-
piece, etc. before the switch is turned on. Turning
the tool on with the blade in contact with the workpiece
may result in kickback and serious personal injury.
1. Press cutting (cutting small workpieces)
(Fig. 50)
Workpieces up to 87 mm high and 183 mm wide can be
cut in the following manner.
After turning the stopper lever clockwise and sliding the
carriage to your desired position, push the carriage
toward the guide fence fully and tighten the locking screw
clockwise and pull the lock lever towards the front of the
saw to secure the carriage. Secure the workpiece cor-
rectly with the proper type of vise or crown molding stop-
pers. Switch on the tool without the blade making any
contact and wait until the blade attains full speed before
lowering. Then gently lower the handle to the fully low-
ered position to cut the workpiece. When the cut is com-
pleted, switch off the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE
HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP before returning
the blade to its fully elevated position.
WARNING:
• Firmly tighten the locking screw clockwise and pull
the lock lever towards the front of the saw so that
the carriage will not move during operation. Insuffi-
cient tightening of the locking screw may cause possi-
ble kickback which may result in serious personal
injury.
2. Slide (push) cutting (cutting wide workpieces)
(Fig. 51 & 52)
Loosen the locking screw counterclockwise and also
push forward the lock lever so that the carriage can slide
freely. Secure the workpiece with the proper type of vise.
Pull the carriage toward you fully. Switch on the tool with-
out the blade making any contact and wait until the blade
attains full speed. Press the handle down and PUSH
THE CARRIAGE TOWARD THE GUIDE FENCE AND
THROUGH THE WORKPIECE. When the cut is com-
pleted, switch off the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE
HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP before returning
the blade to its fully elevated position.
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