Makita LB1200F - Manuals

7 Secure table to trunnion using four hex bolts. Pin is inserted at time of shipping, so please pull it out. Installing the guide rail • Fasten the guide rail with four each thumb screws and washers to the table. Table Trunnion Hex bolts Hex bolts Pin Table Guide rail Washer Thumb screw

8 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Switch action CAUTION: • Before operation, make sure that the tool is turned on and off. The switch cover can be opened easily by sliding it upwards.To start the tool, press the ON (I) button.To stop it, press the OFF (O) button or the switch cover. Lighting up the lamps Pus...

10 ASSEMBLY Changing the band saw blade CAUTION: • Contacting the band saw blade even with the band saw blade at standstill may cause a personal injury. • Saw blade is dangerous. Be sure to wear gloves when handling saw blade in situations such as removing from packaging, mounting or replacing blade...

12 Cutting speed adjustment 1. Open the lower cover.2. Slacken driving belt by turning the knob clockwise.3. Put driving belt on the required pulley of the driving wheel (lower band saw wheel) and the corresponding motor pulley-note label inside the lower cover. CAUTION: The driving belt must run ei...

13 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Tensioning the Band saw Blade CAUTION: Too much tension can cause the band saw blade to break. Too little tension can cause the driven band saw wheel to slip and the band saw blade to stop. 1. Raise upper blade guide fully. Using the scale as guide, and taking the blade wid...

14 Quick release lever With the quick release lever the saw blade tension is released. Clockwise: Reduce tensionCounterclockwise: Increase tension Upper blade guide adjustment The height of the upper blade guide needs to be adjusted:prior to every cutting/operation, to accommodate the height of the ...

15 1. Loosen bolt C, and adjust bearing holder, so that guide bearing is positioned 1 or 2 mm from bottom of blade. 2. Loosen bolt A, and adjust thrust bearing to a position of 0.5 mm from rear of blade. 3. Loosen bolt B, and adjust guide bearing to a position 0.5 mm away from blade. Guide bearing G...

16 Align the lower blade guide The lower blade guide consists of: - a thrust bearing (supporting the band saw blade from the rear).- two guide bearings (providing lateral support).These parts need to be readjusted after every band saw blade change or tracking adjustment: Note: Periodically check thr...

17 Operation Danger: To reduce the risk of personal injury as much as possible, the following safety recommendations should be observed when operating the saw. CAUTION: • Do not touch the saw blade when cutting.• During saw operation, wear safety glasses, but do not wear gloves.• Cut only one work p...

19 How to move machine • Raise handle to enable movement of machine.• During transportation the saw band guard should be fully down and close to the table. • Do not use guarding for handling or transportation. CAUTION: • If handle is raised too high, the machine may topple over. MAINTENANCE CAUTION:...