Makita LS1221 - User Manual

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 see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or sawdustadheres to it in such a way that the blade is no longer easilyvisible, unplug the saw and clean the guard carefully with adamp cloth. Do not use solvents or any petroleum-basedcleaners on the plastic guard. If the blade guard is especially di...

11 • For your safety, this tool is equipped with a lock-offbutton which prevents the tool from unintended starting.NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull theswitch trigger without pressing the lock-off button.Return tool to a Makita service center for proper repairsBEFORE further usage. ...

14 CAUTION: • When cutting long workpieces, use supports that are ashigh as the top surface level of the turn base. Do not relysolely on the vertical vise and/or horizontal vise tosecure the workpiece.Thin material tends to sag. Support workpiece over itsentire length to avoid blade pinch and possib...

16 When cutting long workpieces, use the holder-rod assembly(optional accessory). It consists of two holder assembliesand two rods 12. CAUTION: • Always support long workpieces level with the topsurface of the turn base for accurate cuts and to preventdangerous loss of control of the tool. OPERATION...

18 5. Cutting crown and cove moldings Crown and cove moldings can be cut on a compoundmiter saw with the moldings laid flat on the turn base. 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...

20 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....

21 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...

22 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...

23 CAUTION: • Use straight wood of even thickness as the wood facing. • Use screws to attach the wood facing to the guide fence.The screws should be installed so that the screw headsare below the surface of the wood facing. • When the wood facing is attached, do not turn the turnbase with the handle...

24 Carrying tool Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade at 0 ° bevel angle and the turn base at right miter angle fully. Lowerthe handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by pushingin the stopper pin. Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base asshown in the figure...

26 Make sure that the pointer on the turn base point to0 ° on the bevel scale on the arm. If it does not point to 0 ° , loosen the screw which secures the pointer and adjust the pointer so that it will point to 0 ° . (2) 45 ° bevel angle Adjust the 45 ° bevel angle only after performing 0 ° bevel an...

27 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. To maintain product SAFETY and ...

30 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 ...

31 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...