Installing The Blade; Connecting A Vacuum Cleaner - Makita LS1221 Manuel D'instruction

Installing the blade

To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle, mak-
ing sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface of the
blade matches the direction of the arrow on the blade case.
Install the outer flange and hex socket bolt, and then use
the hex wrench to tighten the hex socket bolt (left-handed)
securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
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► 1. Hex socket bolt 2. Outer flange 3. Saw blade
4. Ring 5. Inner flange 6. Spindle
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► 1. Blade case 2. Arrow 3. Saw blade 4. Arrow
Return the blade guard and center cover to its original position. Then
tighten the hex socket bolt clockwise to secure the center cover.
Release the handle from the raised position by pulling the stopper
pin. Lower the handle to make sure that the blade guard moves prop-
erly. Make sure shaft lock has released spindle before making cut.

Connecting a vacuum cleaner

When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner.
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Dust bag
► 1. Dust nozzle 2. Dust bag 3. Fastener
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean
and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, fit it
onto the dust nozzle.
When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust bag
from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the dust bag of
its contents, tapping it lightly so as to remove particles adher-
ing to the insides which might hamper further collection.
NOTE:
• If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw,
more efficient and cleaner operations can be
performed.
Securing workpiece
WARNING:
• It is extremely important to always secure the work-
piece properly and tightly with the vise. Failure to do so
can cause the tool to be damaged and/or the workpiece
to be destroyed. PERSONAL INJURY MAY ALSO
RESULT. Also, after a cutting operation, DO NOT raise
the blade until the blade has come to a complete stop.
CAUTION:
• When cutting long workpieces, use supports
that are as high as the top surface level of the
turn base. Do not rely solely on the vertical vise
and/or horizontal vise to secure the workpiece.
Thin material tends to sag. Support workpiece over its
entire length to avoid blade pinch and possible KICKBACK.
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► 1. Support 2. Turn base
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