Makita LS1019L LS1019L Instruction Manual - Page 13
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To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of a padlock to lock the tool off. WARNING: Do not use a lock with a shank or cable any smaller than 6.35 mm (1/4") in diameter. A smaller shank or cable may not properly lock the tool in the off position and unintentional operation may occur resulting in serious personal injury. Electric brake This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the tool consistently fails to quickly stop the blade after the switch trigger is released, have the tool serviced at a Makita service center. CAUTION: The blade brake system is not a substitute for the blade guard. Never use tool without a functioning blade guard. An unguarded blade may result in serious personal injury. Electronic function Constant speed control The tool is provided with an electronic speed control which helps maintain a constant blade rotation speed even under load. A constant blade rotation speed will result in a very smooth cut. Soft start feature This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool by limiting the start-up torque. Laser beam action For model LS1019L only CAUTION: Never look into the laser beam. Direct laser beam may injure your eyes. To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position (I) of the switch. To turn off the laser beam, press the lower position (0) of the switch 1 ► 1 . Adjusting screw 1. Loosen the adjusting screw by turning it counterclockwise. 2. With the adjusting screw loosened, slide the adjusting screw to the right or left as far as it goes. 3. Tighten the adjusting screw firmly at the position where it stops sliding. NOTE: Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is positioned within 1 mm (0.04") from the side surface of the blade (cutting position). NOTE: When laser line appears dim and hard to see because of direct sunlight, relocate the work area to a place where there is less direct sunlight. Aligning the laser line Align the cutting line on your workpiece with the laser line. B A 1 ► 1 . Switch for laser Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of the saw blade by turning the adjusting screw as follows. A) When you want to obtain the correct size on the left side of workpiece, shift the laser line to the left of the blade. B) When you want to obtain the correct size on the right side of workpiece, shift the laser line to the right of the blade. NOTE: Use wood facing against the guide fence when aligning the cutting line with the laser line at the side of guide fence in compound cutting (bevel angle 45° and miter angle right 45°). 13 ENGLISH