Makita LS1212 - Manuals

6 19. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the switch is turned on. 20. Be sure that the blade does not contact the turn base in the lowest position. 21. Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw moves up or down slightly duringstart-up and stopping. 22. Make sure the blade is not contact...

7 INSTALLATION Bench mounting When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the loweredposition by the stopper pin. Release the stopper pin by lower-ing the handle slightly and pulling the stopper pin. This tool should be bolted with four bolts to a level and stablesurface using the bolt holes p...

8 If the blade guard is especially dirty and vision through theguard is impaired, use the supplied socket wrench to loosenthe hex bolt holding the center cover. Loosen the hex bolt byturning it counterclockwise and raise the blade guard andcenter cover. With the blade guard so positioned, cleaningca...

12 ASSEMBLY CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. Socket wrench storage The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure. Whenusing the socket wrench, pull it out of the wrench holder.After using the socket wrench, return it ...

15 CAUTION: • When performing left bevel cuts, flip the fence over to theleft position as shown in the figure. Otherwise, it willcontact the blade or a part of the tool, causing possibleserious injury to the operator. Sub-fence R (optional accessory) The sub-fence R can be installed on the right sid...

16 Horizontal vise (optional accessory) The horizontal vise can be installed in two positions on eitherthe left or right side of the base. When performing 15 ° or greater miter cuts, install the horizontal vise on the sideopposite the direction in which the turn base is to be turned.By flipping the ...

17 OPERATION CAUTION: • Before use, be sure to release the handle from thelowered position by pulling the stopper pin. • Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece, etc.before the switch is turned on. • Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle whencutting. Too much force may result in ...

19 CAUTION: • Always be sure that the blade will move down to beveldirection during a bevel cut. Keep hands out of path ofsaw blade. • During a bevel cut, it may create a condition whereby thepiece cut off will come to rest against the side of theblade. If the blade is raised while the blade is stil...

20 There are two common types of crown moldings and onetype of cove moldings; 52/38 ° wall angle crown molding, 45 ° wall angle crown molding and 45 ° wall angle cove molding. See illustrations. There are crown and cove molding joints which aremade to fit “Inside” 90 ° corners ((1) and (2) in Fig. A...

21 Example: In the case of cutting 52/38 ° type crown molding for position (1) in Fig. A: • Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to 33.9 ° LEFT. • Adjust and secure miter angle setting to 31.6 ° RIGHT. • Lay crown molding with its broad back (hidden)surface down on the turn base with its CEILINGCONTA...

23 EN0002-1 Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings 000031 52˚ 38˚ Ceiling W all Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 52/38 degrees Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg....

24 EN0003-1 Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings 000032 45˚ 45˚ Ceiling W all Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 45 degrees Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) 6...

25 Crown molding stoppers (optional accessories) alloweasier cuts of crown molding without tilting the sawblade. Install them on the base as shown in the figures. Position crown molding with its WALL CONTACT EDGEagainst the guide fence and its CEILING CONTACTEDGE against the crown molding stoppers a...

26 8. Wood facing Use of wood facing helps to assure splinter-free cuts inworkpieces. Attach a wood facing to the guide fenceusing the holes in the guide fence.See the figure concerning the dimensions for a sug-gested wood facing. CAUTION: • Use straight wood of even thickness as the wood facing. • ...

27 9. Cutting repetitive lengths When cutting several pieces of stock to the same length,ranging from 300 mm (11 - 3/4”) to 470 mm (18 - 1/2”),use of the set plate (optional accessory) will facilitatemore efficient operation. Install the set plate on theholder (optional accessory) as shown in the fi...

28 Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base asshown in the figure. If you remove the holders, dust bag, etc.,you can carry the tool more easily. CAUTION: • Always secure all moving portions before carrying thetool. • Stopper pin is for carrying and storage purposes onlyand not for any c...

30 Make sure that the two pointers on the arm point toeach 0 ° on the bevel scale on the arm holder. If they do not point to 0 ° , loosen the screws which secure the pointers and adjust them so that they will pointto 0 ° . (2) 45 ° bevel angle Adjust the 45 ° bevel angle only after performing 0 ° be...

31 After use • After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the toolwith a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guard cleanaccording to the directions in the previously coveredsection titled “Blade guard”. Lubricate the slidingportions with machine oil to prevent rust. • When storing the tool, pull t...

34 1. This product was purchased from: Home Center Hardware/Lumber Store Tool Distributor Industrial Supply Construction Supply Other ( ) 3. How did you learn about this product: Magazine From Dealer Newspaper Store Display Catalog Radio Exhibition From Friend Previous Usage Other ( ) 2. Use of the ...

35 FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS 1-800-4-MAKITA RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS ARIZONA 3707 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 6 Phoenix, AZ 85040 (602) 437-2850 CALIFORNIA 41850 Christy St. Fremont, CA 94538-5107 (510) 657-9881 14930 Northam St. La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 (714) 522-8088 1970 Fulton Avenue Sacrame...

WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and otherconstruction activities contains chemicals known to the State of Californiato cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examplesof these chemicals are:• lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline sili...