Electric Brake - Makita LS1018 Manuel D'instruction

Electric brake

This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly stop the blade after the
switch trigger is released, have the tool serviced at a
Makita service center.
CAUTION:
The blade brake system is not a substitute
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for the blade guard. Never use tool without a
functioning blade guard. An unguarded blade
may result in serious personal injury.
Electronic function
Soft start feature
This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool by
limiting the start-up torque.
Laser beam action
For model LS1018L only
NOTE:
• Before the first use, install two AA dry cells in the
cell box. Refer to the section titled "Replacing
the dry cells for laser unit" for the installment.
CAUTION:
• When not in use, be sure to turn off the laser
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► 1 . Switch for laser
CAUTION:
• LASER RADIATION
Do not stare into beam.
• Before shifting the laser line or performing main-
tenance adjustment, be sure to unplug the tool.
To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position (I)
of the switch. To turn off the laser beam, press the lower
position (0) of the switch.
Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
the saw blade by loosening the screw holding the laser
unit box and shifting it in the desired direction. After
shifting, be sure to tighten the screw.
► 1 . Screw holding the laser unit box
Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is positioned
within 1 mm (0.04") from the side surface of the blade
(cutting position).
NOTE:
• When laser line appears dim and hard to see
because of direct sunlight, relocate the work
area to a place where there is less direct
sunlight.
Replacing the dry cells for laser unit
► 1 . Dry cell
Remove the lid for the dry cells for laser unit by sliding
while pressing it. Take out the old dry cells and put the
new ones as shown in the figure. After replacing, return
the lid to cover it.
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