Makita LS1214F - Manual (Page 13)

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Kerf block (optional accessory)
CAUTION:
• When using the kerf block, always cut at the same
miter angle.
• When changing the miter angle, use other kerf
blocks.
• When performing bevel cuts, never use the kerf
block.
Failure to do so splits the block, causing a serious injury
to operator.
When you use the kerf block at 90° cutting, you can splin-
ter-free cut in workpiece on the side of the guide fence
(height of the workpiece is up to 35 mm). Install the kerf
block onto the guide fence by means of the two screws.
(Adjust the guide fence and the kerf block so that they
contact their faces. Then tighten the screws securely.)
OPERATION
CAUTION:
• Before use, be sure to release the handle from the
lowered position by pulling the stopper pin.
• Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece, etc. before the switch is turned on.
• 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.
1. Press cutting (cutting small workpieces)
Workpieces up to 115 mm (4-1/2”) high and 75 mm
(2-15/16”) wide can be cut in the following way.
Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and
tighten the knob clockwise to secure the carriage.
Secure the workpiece with the vise. 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 lowered
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 posi-
tion.
CAUTION:
• Firmly tighten the knob clockwise so that the
carriage will not move during operation. Insufficient
tightening may cause unexpected kickback of the
blade. Possible serious PERSONAL INJURY may
result.
2. Slide (push) cutting (cutting wide workpieces)
Loosen the knob counterclockwise so that the car-
riage can slide freely. Secure the workpiece with
the 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
down the handle 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.
1. Screw
2. Kerf block
3. Guide fence
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