Electric Brake; Laser Radiation - Makita LS1216 Manuel D'instruction

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WARNING:
Do not use a lock with a shank or cable any
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smaller than 6.35 mm (1/4") 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 switch
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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
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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
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or some other means. A switch with a defeated
lock-off button may result in unintentional operation
and serious personal injury.

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 for
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the blade guard. Never use tool without a
functioning blade guard. An unguarded blade
may result in serious personal injury.
Electronic function
Constant speed control
The tool is provided with an electronic speed
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control which helps maintain a constant blade
rotation speed even under load. A constant blade
rotation speed will result in a very smooth cut.
1. Switch trigger
2. Lock-off button
3. Hole for padlock
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Soft start feature
This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool
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by limiting the start-up torque.
Laser beam action
For model LS1216L only
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CAUTION:

LASER RADIATION

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Do not stare into beam.
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 adjusting the adjusting screw as
follows.
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1. Loosen the adjusting screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. With the adjusting screw loosened, slide the
adjusting screw to the right or left as far as it goes.
3. Tighten the adjusting screw firmly at the position
where it stops sliding.
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
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because of direct sunlight, relocate the work area
to a place where there is less direct sunlight.
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1. Switch for laser
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1. Adjusting screw
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