Makita LH1040 Manuel D'instructions page 19

7. Cutting repetitive lengths (Fig. 42)
When cutting several pieces of stock to the same length,
ranging from 240 mm to 400 mm, use of the set plate will
facilitate more efficient operation. Install the set plate on
the holder as shown in the figure.
Align the cutting line on your workpiece with either the
left or right side of the groove in the kerf board, and while
holding the workpiece from moving, move the set plate
flush against the end of the workpiece. Then secure the
set plate with the screw. When the set plate is not used,
loosen the screw and turn the set plate out of the way.
NOTE:
• Use of the holder-rod assembly (optional accessory)
allows cutting repetitive lengths up to 2,200 mm
approximately.
CUTTING AS TABLE SAW (BENCH MODE)
CAUTION:
• When using the tool in the table saw mode (bench
mode), place the blade cover on the turn table so that
the blade cover is centered over the slit for the blade
entrance in the turn table and two small bosses on the
underside of the blade cover fit into the semi-circular
slit in the periphery of the turn table as shown in the fig-
ure and then lock the handle in the lowest position by
fully pushing in the stopper pin. (Fig. 43)
• Always use "work helpers" such as push sticks and
push blocks when there is a danger that your hands or
fingers will come close to the blade.
• NEVER withdraw the workpiece while the blade is run-
ning. If you must withdraw the workpiece before com-
pleting a cut, first switch the tool off while holding the
workpiece firmly. Wait until the blade has come to a
complete stop before withdrawing the workpiece. Fail-
ure to do so may cause dangerous kickbacks.
• NEVER remove cut-off material while the blade is run-
ning.
• NEVER place your hands or fingers in the path of the
saw blade.
• Always secure the rip fence firmly, or dangerous kick-
backs may occur.
Work helpers
Push sticks, push blocks or auxiliary fence are types of
"work helpers". Use them to make safe, sure cuts without
the need for the operator to contact the blade with any
part of the body.
Push block (Fig. 44)
Use a 15 mm piece of plywood.
Handle should be in center of plywood piece. Fasten with
glue and wood screws as shown. Small piece 10 mm x
9 mm x 30 mm of wood must always be glued to plywood
to keep the blade from dulling if the operator cuts into
push block by mistake. (Never use nails in push block.)
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Auxiliary fence (Fig. 45 & 46)
Make auxiliary fence from 10 mm and 15 mm plywood
pieces.
Remove the rip fence, clamping screw (A), flat washer
and square nut from the rip fence holder and then attach
and secure the auxiliary fence to the rip fence holder by
using a bolt M6 longer than M6 x 50, washers and nut.
Ripping
CAUTION:
• When cutting long or large workpieces, always provide
adequate support behind the table. DO NOT allow a
long board to move or shift on the table. This will cause
the blade to bind and increase the possibility of kick-
back and personal injury. The support should be at the
same height as the table.
1. Adjust the depth of cut a bit higher than the thick-
ness of the workpiece. To make this adjustment,
loosen two levers and lower or raise the top table.
2. Position the rip fence to the desired width of rip and
secure in place by tightening the clamping screw
(A). Before ripping, make sure the two screws of the
rip fence holder are secured. If it is not secured
enough, retighten it.
3. Turn the tool on and gently feed the workpiece into
the blade along with the rip fence.
(1) When the width of rip is 40 mm or wider, use a
push stick. (Fig. 47)
(2) When the width of rip is narrower than 40 mm,
the push stick cannot be used because the
push stick will strike the top blade guard. Use
the auxiliary fence and push block.
Install securely the auxiliary fence which is
secured to the rip fence holder on the table.
Feed the workpiece by hand until the end is
about 25 mm from the front edge of the top
table. Continue to feed using the push block on
the top of the auxiliary fence until the cut is
complete. (Fig. 48)
Carrying tool
Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade at
0° bevel angle and the turn base at left miter angle fully.
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position
by fully pushing in the stopper pin. (Fig. 49)
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. (Fig. 50)
CAUTION:
• Always secure all moving portions before carrying the
tool.
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