Slide Compound Miter Saw
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1. Tr 2 k ta d Miter Saw 015203 E DOUBLE INSULATION ENGLISH Original instructions Contents SPECIFICATIONS General Power Tool Safety Warnings MITER SAW SAFETY WARNINGS INSTALLATION FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE OPTIONAL ACCESS SPECIFICATIONS Model Blade diameter Blade body thickness Hole diameter For all countries other than European countries For European countries Max Cutting capacities H x W with 260 mm in diameter LS1018 LS1018L 255 mm 260 mm 1 6 mm 2 4mm 25 4 mm 30 mm P Bevel angle Miter angle 45 left 0 45 right 0 50 mm x 310 mm 91 mm x 310 mm 31 mm x 310 mm 45 50 mm x 220 mm 91 mm x 220 mm 31 mm x 220 mm 60 right 91 mm x 153 mm No load speed min 4 300 Laser Type LS1018L only Dimensions L x W x H Red Laser 650 nm lt 1mw Laser Class 2 825 mm x 536 mm x 633 mm Net weight For all countries other than European countries For European countries Safety class Due to our continuing program of research and development the specifications herein are subject to change without notice Specifications may differ from country to country Weight according to EPTA Procedure 01 2003 END222 4 Symbols The following show the symbols used for the equipment Be sure that you understand their meaning before use Read instruction manual o D2. cut parallel grooves across the width of the workpiece using a slide push cut as shown in the figure Then remove the workpiece material between the grooves with a chisel WARNING Do not attempt to perform this type of cut by using a wider type blade or dado blade Attempting to make a groove cut with a wider blade or dado blade could lead to unexpected cutting results and kickback which may result in serious personal injury 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 ZA CAUTION Be sure to return the stopper arm to the original position when performing other than groove cutting Carrying tool Make sure that the tool is unplugged Secure the blade at 0 bevel angle and the turn base at the full right miter angle position Secure the slide poles so that the lower slide pole is locked in the position of the carriage fully pulled to operator and the upper poles are locked in the position of the carriage fully pushed forward to the guide fence refer to the section titled Slide lock adjustment Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by pushing in the stopper pin Wind the power supply cord using the cord rests WARNING Stopper pin is only for carrying and storage purpos
3. to the tool and or the workpiece After a cutting operation do not raise the blade until it has come to a complete stop The raising of a coasting blade may result in serious personal injury and damage to the workpiece When cutting a workpiece that is longer than the support base of the saw the material should be supported the entire length beyond the support base and at the same height to keep the material level Proper workpiece support will help avoid blade pinch and possible kickback which may result in serious personal injury Do not rely solely on the vertical vise and or horizontal vise to secure the workpiece Thin material tends to sag Support workpiece over its entire length to avoid blade pinch and possible KICKBACK 1 Support 2 Turn base Guide fence SLIDING FENCE adjustment 1 Sliding fence 2 Clamping screw WARNING Before operating the tool make sure that the sliding fence is secured firmly Before bevel cutting make sure that no part of the tool especially the blade contacts the fence 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 contact with the fence this may result in kickback or unexpected movement of the material and serious personal injury 1 Sliding fence A CAUTION When performing bevel cuts slide the sliding fence to the
4. Replace damaged blades immediately Replace the kerf board when worn Use only saw blades specified by the manufacturer which conform to EN847 1 Do not use saw blades manufactured from high speed steel Wear eye protection 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Wear hearing protection to reduce the risk of hearing loss Wear gloves for handling saw blade saw blades shall be carried in a holder wherever practicable and rough material Connect miter saws to a dust collecting device when sawing Select saw blades in relation to the material to be cut Do not use the saw to cut other than wood aluminum or similar materials Always secure all moving portions before carrying the tool When lifting or carrying the tool do not use the guard as a carrying handle Do not operate saw without guards in place Check blade guard for proper closing before each use Do not operate saw if blade guard does not move freely and close instantly Never clamp or tie the blade guard into the open position Keep the floor area free of loose material e g chips and cut offs Use only saw blades that are marked with a maximum speed equal to or higher than the no load speed marked on the tool When the tool is fitted with a laser or LED do not replace the laser or LED with a different type Ask an authorized service center for repair Never remove any cut offs or other pa
5. adjusting the kerf boards release the stopper pin and raise the handle Then tighten all the screws securely NOTICE After setting the bevel angle ensure that the kerf boards are adjusted properly Correct adjustment of the kerf boards will help provide proper support of the workpiece minimizing workpiece tear out Maintaining maximum cutting capacity This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum cutting capacity for a 255 mm saw blade Unplug the tool before any adjustment is attempted When installing a new blade always check the lower limit position of the blade and if necessary adjust it as follows 1 Adjusting bolt 2 Turn base 1 Top surface of turn base 2 Periphery of blade 3 Guide fence First unplug the tool Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and lower the handle completely Use the hex wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until the periphery of the blade extends slightly below the top surface of the turn base at the point where the front face of the guide fence meets the top surface of the turn base With the tool unplugged rotate the blade by hand while holding the handle all the way down to be sure that the blade does not contact any part of the lower base Re adjust slightly if necessary 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 c
6. contact and wait until the blade attains full speed before lowering Then gently lower the handle to the fully lowered position to cut the workpiece 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 WARNING Firmly tighten the knob clockwise so that the carriage will not move during operation Insufficient tightening of the knob may cause possible kickback which may result in serious personal injury 1 Locking screw Loosen the locking screw counterclockwise 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 without 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 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 WARNING Whenever performing a slide cut first pull the carriage full towards you and press the handle all the way down then push the carriage toward the guide fence Never start the cut with the carriage not pulled fully toward you If you perform the slide cut without the carriage pulled fully toward you unexpected kickback may occur and serious personal injury may result Never attempt to p
7. cuts cleanly against the grain Non ferrous metals miter saw blades For miters in aluminum copper brass tubing and other non ferrous metals Sub fence R Vise assembly Horizontal vise Vertical vise Socket wrench with hex wrench on its other end Holder Dust bag Elbow Triangular rule NOTE Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories They may differ from country to country 21 22 23 Makita Jan Baptist Vinkstraat 2 3070 Belgium Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi Japan Recetas www makita com
8. guard With the blade guard so positioned cleaning can be more completely and efficiently accomplished When cleaning is complete reverse procedure above and secure bolt Do not remove spring holding blade guard If guard becomes damaged through age or UV light exposure contact a Makita service center for a new guard DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD Positioning kerf board 1 Screw 2 Kerf board 1 Saw blade 2 Blade teeth 3 Kerf board 4 Left bevel cut 5 Straight cut 6 Right bevel cut This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn base to minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut The kerf boards are factory adjusted so that the saw blade does not contact the kerf boards Before use adjust the kerf boards as follows First unplug the tool Loosen all the screws 3 each on left and right securing the kerf boards Re tighten them only to the extent that the kerf boards can still be easily moved by hand Lower the handle fully and push in the stopper pin to lock the handle in the lowered position Loosen the screw which secures the slide poles Pull the carriage toward you fully Adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards 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
9. left and secure it as shown in the figure Otherwise it will contact the blade or a part of the tool causing possible serious injury to the operator This tool is equipped with the sliding fence which should ordinarily be positioned as shown in the figure However when performing left bevel cuts set it to the left position as shown in the figure if the tool head contacts it When bevel cutting operations are complete don t forget to return the sliding fence to the original position and secure it by firmly tightening the clamping screw Sub fence R Z WARNING Before operating the tool make sure that the sub fence R is secured firmly Before performing right bevel cuts remove the sub fence R It will contact the blade or a part of the tool causing possible serious injury to the operator 1 Sub fence R 2 Screws The sub fence R can be removed from the right side of the guide fence To remove the sub fence R loosen the screw which secures the sub fence R and pull it out Follow the removal procedure in reverse to install it When bevel cutting operations are complete don t forget to return the sub fence R to the original position and secure it by firmly tightening the clamping screw Vertical vise 1 Vise arm 2 Vise knob 3 Vise rod 4 Screw 5 Guide fence The vertical vise can be installed on either the left or right side of the guide fence Insert the vise rod into the hole in the guide fence and tighten
10. technical file in accordance with 2006 42 EC is available from Makita Jan Baptist Vinkstraat 2 3070 Belgium 30 5 2014 Yasushi Fukaya Director Makita Jan Baptist Vinkstraat 2 3070 Belgium GEA005 3 General Power Tool Safety Warnings A WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions 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 atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes 3 Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control Electrical safety 4 Power tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed grounded power tools Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock 5 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded 6 Do not expose power tools to rai
11. the tool Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities ensure these are connected and properly used Use of dust collection can reduce dust related hazards Power tool use and care 18 Do not force the power tool Use the correct power tool for your application The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed 20 21 22 23 24 Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Disconnect the plug from the power source and or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool
12. typical A weighted noise level determined according to EN61029 Sound pressure level Lpa 97 dB A Sound power level Lwa 103 dB A Uncertainty K 3 dB A Wear ear protection ENG900 1 Vibration The vibration total value tri axial vector sum determined according to EN61029 Vibration emission a 2 5 m s or less Uncertainty K 1 5 m s ENG901 1 The declared vibration emission value has been measured in accordance with the standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another The declared vibration emission value may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure WARNING The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared emission value depending on the ways in which the tool is used Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time ENH003 15 For European countries only EC Declaration of Conformity Makita declares that the following Machine s Designation of Machine Slide Compound Miter Saw Model No Type LS1018 LS1018L Conforms to the following European Directives 2006 42 EC They are manufactured in accordance with the following standard or standardized documents EN61029 The
13. OUBLE INSULATION aN O making cuts until the blade has come to a complete stop gt 00 7 Penga When performing slide cut first pull carriage fully and press down handle then push carriage toward the guide fence To avoid injury from flying debris keep holding the saw head down after Do not place hand or fingers close to the blade Adjust sliding fences clear of blade and blade guard properly Always remove SUB FENCE R when performing right bevel cuts Failure to do so may cause serious injury to operator LASER RADIATION Do not stare into beam Direct laser beam may injure your eyes Only for EU countries Do not dispose of electric equipment together with household waste material In observance of the European Directive on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law electric equipment that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility ENE006 1 Intended use The tool is intended for accurate straight and miter cutting in wood With appropriate saw blades aluminum can also be sawed ENF002 2 Power supply The tool should be connected only to a power supply of the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate and can only be operated on single phase AC supply They are double insulated and can therefore also be used from sockets without earth wire ENG905 1 Noise The
14. Right 31 6 Right 35 3 table to cut wall contact edge to desired length corner 2 Right 33 9 Right 30 Left 31 6 Left 35 3 Always make sure that cut workpiece length at the For outside 3 ig 9 S 7 back of the workpiece is the same as wall length comer 4 Right 31 6 Right 35 3 Adjust cut length for angle of cut Always use several pieces for test cuts to check the saw p Table B angles Molding i r When cutting crown and cove moldings set the position in Moing edge against Finished piece bevel angle and miter angle as indicated in the Fig A 9 table A and position the moldings on the top 4 Wall contact edge should be Finished piece surface of the saw base as indicated in the table For inside against guide fence will be on the B corner Right side of g 2 ne blade In the case of left bevel cut Ceiling contact edge should be against guide fence iri P For 3 Finished piece Table A outside will be on the 7 F comer Wall contact edge should be Left side of Maling 2 Bevel angle Miter angle 4 against guide EA blade Fig A 52 38 type 45 type 52 38 type 45 type For inside 1 Right 31 6 Right 35 3 Example omer a Left 33 9 Left30 Left 31 6 Left 35 3 In the case of cutting 52 38 type crown For outside molding for position 1 in Fig A corner 4 Right 31 6 Right 35 3 g tor p 1 in Fig Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to 33 9 RIGHT Table B Adjust and
15. To grip the workpiece push the vise knob forward until the vise plate contacts 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 When installing the horizontal vise on the right side of the base also use the sub fence R to secure the workpiece more firmly Refer to the Sub fence R section described on previously for installing the sub fence R ZAWARNING Always rotate the vise nut clockwise 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 When cutting a thin workpiece such as base boards against the fence always use the horizontal vise Holders 1 Holder The holders can be installed on either side as a convenient means of holding workpieces horizontally Slip fully the holder rods into the holes in the base Then tighten the holders securely with the screws Z 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 personal injury OPERATION NOTICE Bef
16. accidentally Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain power tools Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool s operation If damaged have the power tool repaired before use Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control 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 Service 25 26 27 Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained Follow instruction for changing accessories Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease lubricating and ENB034 9 MITER SAW SAFETY WARNINGS Keep hands out of path of saw blade Avoid contact with any coasting blade It can still cause severe injury Check the saw blade carefully for cracks or deformation before operation
17. de guard 1 Blade guard When lowering the handle the blade guard rises automatically The blade guard returns to its original position when the cut is completed and the handle is raised ZAWARNING Never defeat or remove the blade guard or the spring which attaches to the guard An exposed blade as a result of defeated 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 operation 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 damaged faulty or removed guard may result in serious personal injury If the see through blade guard becomes dirty or sawdust adheres to it in such a way that the blade and or workpiece is no longer easily visible unplug the saw and clean the guard carefully with a damp cloth Do not use solvents or any petroleum based cleaners on the plastic guard because this may cause damage to the guard If the blade guard becomes dirty and needs to be cleaned for proper operation follow the steps below With the tool switched off and unplugged use the supplied socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover Loosen the hex bolt by turning it counterclockwise and raise the blade guard and center cover 1 Blade
18. ed off and unplugged before working on the tool Failure to switch off and unplug the tool may result in serious personal injury Storage of socket wrench with hex wrench on its other end 1 Socket wrench with hex wrench on its other end 2 Wrench holder The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure When the socket wrench is needed it can be pulled out of the wrench holder After using the socket wrench it can be stored by returning it to the wrench holder Installing or removing saw blade ZAWARNING Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing the blade Accidental start up of the tool may result in serious personal injury Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install or remove the blade Failure to use the wrench may result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt and serious personal injury 1 Stopper pin Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the stopper pin 1 Socket wrench 2 Blade case 3 Center cover 4 Hex bolt 5 Blade guard To remove the blade use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it counterclockwise Raise the blade guard and center cover ZAWARNING Do not remove any screw other than the hex bolt illustrated If you mistakenly remove another screw and the blade guard comes off make sure to re assemble the blade guard 1 Blade case 2 Socket wre
19. erform a slide cut by pulling the carriage towards you Pulling the carriage towards you while cutting may cause unexpected kickback resulting in possible serious personal injury Never perform the slide cut with the handle locked in the lowered position Never loosen the locking screw which secures the carriage while the blade is rotating A loose carriage while cutting may cause unexpected kickback resulting in possible in serious personal injury 3 4 Miter cutting Refer to the previously covered Adjusting the miter angle Bevel cut Loosen the lever and tilt the saw blade to set the bevel angle Refer to the previously covered Adjusting the bevel angle Be sure to retighten the lever firmly to secure the selected bevel angle safely Secure the workpiece with a vise Make sure the carriage is pulled all the way back toward the operator Switch on the tool without the blade making any contact and wait until the blade attains full speed Then gently lower the handle to the fully lowered position while applying pressure in parallel with the blade and PUSH THE CARRIAGE TOWARD THE GUIDE FENCE TO CUT THE WORKPIECE 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 WARNING After setting the blade for a bevel cut before operating the tool ensure that the carriage and blade will have free travel throughout the en
20. es and should never be used 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 Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base as shown in the figure If you remove the holders dust bag etc you can carry the tool more easily AXCAUTION 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 resulting in personal injury MAINTENANCE ZAWARNING 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 personal injury Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean for the best and safest performance 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 1 Miter angle 1 Hex bolt 2 Guide fence 3 Grip Push the carriage toward the guide fence and tig
21. gger 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 A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of padlock to lock the tool off For all countries other than European countries 1 Lock off button 2 Switch trigger 3 Hole for padlock 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 switch trigger Release the switch trigger to stop WARNING Before plugging in the tool always check to see that the switch 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 A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of padlock to lock the tool off WARNING Do not use a lock with a shank or cable any smaller than 6 35 mm in diameter A smaller shank or cable may not properly lock the tool in the off position and unintentional operation may occur resulting in serious personal injury NEVER use tool without a fully operative switc
22. ght 0 45 Left and Right 0 45 When performing compound cutting refer to Press cutting Slide cutting Miter cutting and Bevel cut explanations 6 Cutting crown and cove moldings Crown and cove moldings can be cut on a compound miter saw with the moldings laid flat on the turn base There are two common types of crown moldings and one type of cove moldings 52 38 wall angle crown molding 45 wall angle crown molding and 45 wall angle cove molding See illustrations 1 52 38 type crown molding 2 45 type crown molding 3 45 type cove molding A 1 2 3 There are crown and cove molding joints which are made to fit Inside 90 corners 1 and 2 in Fig A and Outside 90 corners 3 and 4 in Fig A 1 Inside corner 2 Outside corner Lay crown molding with its broad back 1 Inside corner hidden surface down on the turn base 2 Outside corner with its CEILING CONTACT EDGE against the guide fence on the saw 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 Table A Molding Bevel angle Miter angle A position in Measuring Fig A 52 38 type 45 type 52 38 type 45 type Measure the wall length and adjust workpiece on Forinsida m
23. h trigger Any tool with an inoperative switch is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired before further usage or serious personal injury may occur For your safety this tool is equipped with a lock off button which prevents the tool from unintended starting NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the lock off button A switch in need of repair may result in unintentional operation and serious personal injury Return tool to a Makita service center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage NEVER defeat the lock off button by taping down or some other means A switch with a defeated lock off button may result in unintentional operation and 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 A CAUTION When not in use be sure to turn off the laser 1 Switch for laser AXCAUTION Never look into the laser beam Direct laser beam may injure your eyes LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT Before shifting the laser line or performing maintenance adjustment be sure to unplug the tool To turn on the laser beam press the upper position I of the switch To tu
24. ht 1 Triangular rule 2 Saw blade 3 Top surface of turn table Carefully square the side of the blade with the top surface of the turn base using the triangular rule try square etc by turning the hex bolt on the right side of the arm clockwise Then tighten the lever securely 1 Screw 2 Pointer 3 Bevel scale Make sure that the pointer on the arm point to 0 on the bevel scale on the arm holder If they do not point to 0 loosen the screw which secure the pointer and adjust it so that it will point to 0 2 45 bevel angle 1 Right 45 bevel angle adjusting bolt 2 Left 45 bevel angle adjusting bolt Adjust the 45 bevel angle only after performing 0 bevel angle adjustment To adjust left 45 bevel angle loosen the lever and tilt the blade to the left fully Make sure that the pointer on the arm points to 45 on the bevel scale on the arm holder If the pointer does not point to 45 turn the 45 bevel angle adjusting bolt on the right side of the arm holder until the pointer points to 45 To adjust the right 45 bevel angle perform the same procedure as that described above Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly Replace when they wear down to 3 mm in length Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time Use only identical carbon brushes 1 Screwdriver 2 Brush holder cap Use a screwdriver
25. hten the locking screw to secure the carriage Loosen the grip which secures the turn base Turn the turn base so that the pointer points to 0 on the miter scale Then turn the turn base slightly clockwise and counterclockwise to seat the turn base in the 0 miter notch Leave as it is if the pointer does not point to 0 Loosen the hex sockets bolts securing the guide fence using the socket wrench 1 Guide fence 2 Triangular rule Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by pushing in the stopper pin Square the side of the blade with the face of the guide fence using a triangular rule try square etc Then securely tighten the hex socket bolts on the guide fence in order starting from the right side 1 Screw 2 Pointer 3 Miter scale Make sure that the pointer points to 0 on the miter scale If the pointer does not point to 0 loosen the screw which secures the pointer and adjust the pointer so that it will point to 0 2 Bevel angle 1 0 bevel angle 1 Lever 2 Arm Push the carriage toward the guide fence and tighten the locking screw to secure the carriage Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by pushing in the stopper pin Loosen the lever at the rear of the tool 1 0 adjusting bolt 2 Left 45 bevel angle adjusting bolt Turn the hex bolt on the right side of the arm two or three revolutions counterclockwise to tilt the blade to the rig
26. ion For your safety remove the chips small pieces etc from the table top before operation Avoid cutting nails Inspect for and remove all nails from the workpiece before operation Make sure the shaft lock is released before the switch is turned on Be sure that the blade does not contact the turn base in the lowest position Hold the handle firmly Be aware that the saw moves up or down slightly during start up and stopping Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on Before using the tool on an actual workpiece let it run for a while Watch for vibration or wobbling that could indicate poor installation or a poorly balanced blade Wait until the blade attains full speed before cutting Stop operation immediately if you notice anything abnormal Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the on position Be alert at all times especially during repetitive monotonous operations Do not be lulled into a false sense of security Blades are extremely unforgiving Always use accessories recommended in this manual Use of improper accessories such as abrasive wheels may cause an injury Take care when slotting Some dust created from operation contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead from lead based painted material and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depe
27. le always be sure that the correct ring for the arbor hole of the blade you intend to use is installed onto the spindle Install the outer flange and hex bolt and then use the socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock 1 Socket wrench 2 Blade case 3 Center cover 4 Hex bolt 5 Blade guard Return the blade guard and center cover to its original position Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure the center cover Release the handle from the raised position by pulling the stopper pin Lower the handle to make sure that the blade guard moves properly Make sure the shaft lock has released spindle before making cut Dust bag accessory 1 Dust nozzle 2 Dust bag 3 Fastener The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations cleaner and dust collection easier To attach the dust bag fit it onto the dust nozzle When the dust bag is about half full remove the dust bag from the tool and pull the fastener out Empty the dust bag of its contents tapping it lightly so as to remove particles adhering to the insides which might hamper further collection NOTE If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw cleaner operations can be performed Securing workpiece WARNING It is extremely important to always secure the workpiece correctly with the proper type of vise or crown molding stoppers Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury and cause damage
28. n or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock 10 Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock When operating a power tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable use a residual current device RCD protected supply Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock Use of power supply via a RCD with a rated residual current of 30mA or less is always recommended Personal safety 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury Use personal protective equipment Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries Prevent unintentional starting Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and or battery pack picking up or carrying
29. nch 3 Hex bolt 4 Arrow 5 Shaft lock Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise Then remove the hex bolt outer flange and blade NOTE If the inner flange is removed be sure to install it on the spindle with its protrusion facing away from the blade If the flange is installed incorrectly the flange will rub against the machine Z 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 movement and severe vibration resulting in possible loss of control during operation and in serious personal injury 1 Blade case 2 Arrow 3 Arrow 4 Saw blade To install the blade mount it carefully onto the spindle making sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on the blade case Install the outer flange and hex bolt and then use the socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt left handed securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock 1 Hex bolt left handed 2 Outer flange 3 Saw blade 4 Ring 5 Inner flange 6 Spindle A CAUTION The ring 25 4 mm or 30 mm in outer diameter is factory installed onto the spindle Before mounting the blade onto the spind
30. nding on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles 45 To reduce the emitted noise always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean 46 The operator is adequately trained in the use adjustment and operation of the machine SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ZA WARNING DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product gained from repeated use replace strict adherence to safety rules for the subject product MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury INSTALLATION Bench mounting 1 Stopper pin When the tool is shipped the handle is locked in the lowered position by the stopper pin Release the stopper pin by simultaneously applying a slight downward pressure on the handle and pulling the stopper pin 1 Bolts This tool should be bolted with four bolts to a level and stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool s base This will help prevent tipping and possible injury FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ZAWARNING Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool Failure to switch off and unplug the tool may result in serious personal injury from accidental start up Bla
31. ontact with the base it may cause kickback and result in serious personal injury Stopper arm 1 Stopper arm 2 Adjusting screw The lower limit position of the blade can be easily adjusted with the stopper arm To adjust it move the stopper arm in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure Adjust the adjusting screw so that the blade stops at the desired position when lowering the handle fully Adjusting the miter angle 1 Miter scale 2 Pointer 3 Lock lever 4 Grip Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise Turn the turn base while pressing down the lock lever When you have moved the grip to the position where the pointer points to the desired angle on the miter scale securely tighten the grip clockwise A CAUTION After changing the miter angle always secure the turn base by tightening the grip firmly NOTICE When turning the turn base be sure to raise the handle fully Adjusting the bevel angle 1 Lever To adjust the bevel angle loosen the lever at the rear of the tool counterclockwise Unlock the arm by pushing the handle somewhat strongly in the direction that you intend to tilt the saw blade NOTE Lever can be adjusted to a different lever angle by removing the screw holding the lever and securing the lever at a desired angle 1 Lever 2 Arm 3 Pointer 4 Bevel scale Tilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desired angle on the bevel scale Then
32. ore use be sure to release the handle from the lowered 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 workpiece and the precision of the cut will be impaired WARNING Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece 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 Press cutting cutting small workpieces Slide push cutting cutting wide workpieces 1 Locking screw Workpieces up to 91 mm high and 70 mm wide can be cut in the following manner Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and tighten the locking screw clockwise to secure the carriage Secure the workpiece correctly with the proper type of vise Switch on the tool without the blade making any
33. rn 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 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 Cleaning of the lens for the laser light If the lens for the laser light becomes dirty or sawdust adheres to it in such a way that the laser line is no longer easily visible unplug the saw and remove and clean the lens for the laser light carefully with a damp soft cloth Do not use solvents or any petroleum based cleaners on the lens NOTE When laser line is dim and almost or entirely invisible because of the direct sunlight in the indoor or outdoor window by work relocate the work area to a place not exposed to the direct sunlight ASSEMBLY Z WARNING Always be sure that the tool is switch
34. rts of the workpiece from the cutting area whilst the tool is running with an unguarded saw blade Do not perform any operation freehand The workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn base and guide fence with the vise during all operations Never use your hand to secure the workpiece Ensure that the tool is stable before each cut Fix the tool to a work bench if needed Support long workpieces with appropriate additional supports Never cut so small workpiece which cannot be securely held by the vise Improperly held workpiece may cause kickback and serious personal injury Never reach around saw blade Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings Unplug tool before changing blade or servicing Stopper pin which locks the cutter head down is for carrying and storage purposes only and not for any cutting operations 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Do not use the tool in the presence of flammable liquids or gases The electrical operation of the tool could create an explosion and fire when exposed to flammable liquids or gases Use only flanges specified for this tool Be careful not to damage the arbor flanges especially the installing surface or bolt Damage to these parts could result in blade breakage Make sure that the turn base is properly secured so it will not move during operat
35. secure miter angle setting to o Molding i 31 6 RIGHT Molding edge against ne p ia poson in guide ace Finished piece Lay crown molding with its broad back Ig S s hidden surface down on the turn base a Pelng contact egge should Finished piece with its WALL CONTACT EDGE against For inside g g g will be on the i Soner Left side of the guide fence on the saw A inda dge should be blade The finished piece to be used will against guide fence sere s always be on the RIGHT side of the For 3 Finished piece outside will be on the blade after the cut has been made corner Ceiling contact edge should Right side of g 4 be against guide fence blade 7 Cutting aluminum extrusion Example 1 Guide fence 2 Vise In the case of cutting 52 38 type crown 3 Spacer block molding for position 1 in Fig A 4 4 Aluminum Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to extrusion 33 9 LEFT 5 Spacer block Adjust and secure miter angle setting to 31 6 RIGHT 1 Aluminum extrusion 2 Guide fence 3 Spacer block 4 Horizontal vise optional accessory When securing aluminum extrusions use spacer blocks or pieces of scrap as shown in the figure to prevent deformation of the aluminum Use a cutting lubricant when cutting the aluminum extrusion to prevent build up of the aluminum material on the blade Z WARNING Never attempt to cut thick or round aluminum extrusions Thick or round aluminum ex
36. the screw on the back of the guide fence to secure the vise rod Position the vise arm according to the thickness and shape of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by tightening the screw If the screw to secure the vise arm contacts the guide fence 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 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 1 Vise plate 2 Vise nut 3 Vise knob The horizontal vise can be installed in two positions on either the left or right side of the base When performing 10 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
37. tighten the lever clockwise firmly to secure the arm 1 Lever When tilting the carriage to the right tilt the carriage to the left slightly after loosening the lever and press the releasing button With the releasing button being pressed tilt the carriage to the right 1 Pointer 2 Release button 3 Bevel scale Tilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desired angle on the bevel scale Then tighten the lever clockwise firmly to secure the arm When changing bevel angles be sure to position the kerf boards appropriately as explained in the Positioning kerf boards section A CAUTION After changing the bevel angle always secure the arm by tightening the lever clockwise NOTICE When tilting the saw blade be sure the handle is fully raised When changing bevel angles be sure to position the kerf boards appropriately as explained in the Positioning kerf boards section Slide lock adjustment 1 Locking screw To lock the slide pole turn the locking screw clockwise Switch action For European countries 1 Lock off button 2 Switch trigger 3 Lever 4 Hole for padlock To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled a lock off button is provided To start the tool push the lever to the left press in the lock off button and then pull the switch trigger Release the switch trigger to stop Z WARNING Before plugging in the tool always check to see that the switch tri
38. tire range of the intended cut Interruption of the carriage or blade travel during the cutting operation may result in kickback and serious personal injury While making a bevel cut keep hands out of the path of the blade The angle of the blade may confuse the operator as to the actual blade path while cutting and contact with the blade will result in serious personal injury The blade should not be raised until it has come to a complete stop During a bevel cut the piece cut off may come to rest against the blade If the blade is raised while it is rotating the cut off piece maybe ejected by the blade causing the material to fragment which may result in serious personal injury NOTICE 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 pressure direction is changed during a cut the precision of the cut will be impaired Before bevel cutting an adjustment of sliding fence maybe required Refer to the section titled Guide fence adjustment A CAUTION Always remove the sub fence R so that it does not interfere any part of the carriage when performing right bevel cuts 5 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 the angle shown in the table Miter angle Bevel angle Left and Ri
39. to remove the brush holder caps Take out the worn carbon brushes insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps After use After use wipe off chips and 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 portions with machine oil to prevent rust When storing the tool pull the carriage toward you fully To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY repairs any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers always using Makita replacement parts OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES WARNING These Makita accessories 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 Only use the Makita accessory or attachment for its stated purpose Misuse of an accessory or attachment may result in serious personal injury If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories ask your local Makita Service Center Steel amp Carbide tipped saw blades Miter saw blades For smooth and precise cutting in various materials Combination General purpose blade for fast and smooth rip crosscuts and miters Crosscutting For smoother cross grain cuts Slices cleanly against the grain Fine cross cuts For sand free
40. trusions can be difficult to secure and may work loose during the cutting operation which may result in loss of control and serious personal injury 8 Wood facing Use of wood facing helps to assure splinter free cuts in workpieces Attach a wood facing to the guide fence using the holes in the guide fence See the figure concerning the dimensions for a suggested wood facing 15mm Over 500 mm 80mm 90mm 1 1 8mm 121mm 121mm 68mm 1 Holes A CAUTION Use straight wood of even thickness as the wood facing WARNING Use screws to attach the wood facing to the guide fence The screws should be installed so that the screw heads are below the surface of the wood facing so that they will not interfere with the positioning of the material being cut Misalignment of the material being cut can case unexpected movement during the cutting operation which may result in a loss of control and serious personal injury NOTICE When the wood facing is attached do not turn the turn base with the handle lowered The blade and or the wood facing will be damaged Groove cutting 1 Cut grooves with blade A dado type cut can be made by proceeding as follows Adjust the lower limit position of the blade using the adjusting screw and the stopper arm to limit the cutting depth of the blade Refer to Stopper arm section described previously After adjusting the lower limit position of the blade
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