Makita LS1219 Manuel D'instructions page 5

Do not reach behind the fence with either hand
blade, to remove wood scraps, or for any other
reason while the blade is spinning.
Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the
workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it with
the outside bowed face toward the fence.
between the workpiece, fence and table along
Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all
a level, ¿rm work surface before use.
bevel or mitre angle setting, make sure the
adjustable fence is set correctly to support the
workpiece and will not interfere with the blade
Provide adequate support such as table exten
wider or longer than the table top.
Do not use another person as a substitute for
a table extension or as additional support.
The cut-off piece must not be jammed or
pressed by any means against the spinning
saw blade.
Always use a clamp or a ¿xture designed to
or tubing.
Let the blade reach full speed before contact
If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed,
the power source and/or remove the battery
After ¿nishing the cut, release the switch, hold
the saw head down and wait for the blade to stop
before removing the cut-off piece.
Hold the handle ¿rmly when making an incom
plete cut or when releasing the switch before
Only use the saw blade with the diameter that
is marked on the tool or speci¿ed in the man
Only use the saw blades that are marked with
Always select the correct saw blade for the
material to be cut. Do not use the saw blade to
cut materials other than those speci¿ed.
rials, when using a saw blade appropriate for
Check blade guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate saw if blade guard does
or tie the blade guard into the open position.
Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid
contact with any coasting blade. It can still