Makita LS1017 Manuel D'instruction page 12

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By flipping the vise nut to the left, the vise is released,
and rapidly moves in and out. To grip the workpiece,
push the vise knob forward until the vise plate contacts
the workpiece and flip the vise nut to the right. 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 (8-1/2").
CAUTION:
Always rotate the vise nut to the right fully when
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securing the workpiece. Failure to do so may result
in insufficient securing of the workpiece. This could
cause the workpiece to be thrown, cause damage
to the blade or cause the loss of control, which can
result in PERSONAL INJURY.
When cutting out thin workpiece, such as base
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boards, against the fence, always use the
horizontal vise.
Holders
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010255
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.
CAUTION:
Always support long workpieces level with the top
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surface of the turn base for accurate cuts and to
prevent dangerous loss of control of the tool.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
Before use, be sure to release the handle from the
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lowered position by pulling the stopper pin.
1. Holder
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Make sure the blade is not contacting the
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workpiece, etc. before the switch is turned on.
Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle
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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
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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
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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)
1. Locking screw
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Workpieces up to 91 mm (3-5/8") high and 70 mm
(2-3/4") wide can be cut in the following way.
Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and
tighten the locking screw 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 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.
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