Makita LS1219L LS1219L Instruction Manual - Page 29

8. Make a cut through the workpiece slowly according to the operation titled "Slide (push) cutting (cutting wide workpieces)." WARNING: Ensure that the workpiece is secured with the vise and make the cut slowly. Failure to do so may cause the workpiece to move resulting in possible kickback and serious personal injury. WARNING: Be aware that the platform may become weakened after several cuts are performed at various miter angles. If the platform becomes weakened due to the multiple kerf cuts left in the material, the platform should be replaced. If the weakened platform is not replaced, it may cause the workpiece to move, during cutting, resulting in possible kickback and serious personal injury. Carrying tool Before carrying, make sure to unplug and all movable parts of the miter saw are secured. Always check the following: • The tool is unplugged. • The carriage is at 0° bevel angle position and secured. • The carriage is lowered and locked. • The carriage is fully slid to the guide fence and locked. • The turn base is at the full right miter angle posi- tion and secured. • The holders are stored and secured. Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base as shown in the figure. MAINTENANCE WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Failure to unplug and switch off the tool may result in accidental start up of the tool which may result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Attempting a cut with a dull and /or dirty blade may cause kickback and result in a serious personal injury. NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result. Adjusting the cutting angle This tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory, but rough handling may have affected the alignment. If your tool is not aligned properly, perform the following: Miter angle Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by the stopper pin. Push the carriage toward the guide fence. Loosen the grip and the screws which secure the pointer and miter angle scale. 2 WARNING: Stopper pin for carriage elevation is for carrying and storage purposes only and not for any cutting operations. The use of the stopper pin for cutting operations may cause unexpected movement of the saw blade resulting in kickback and serious personal injury. CAUTION: Always secure all moving portions before carrying the tool. If portions of the tool move or slide while being carried, loss of control or balance may occur and result in personal injury. 1 3 2 ► 1 . Screw on pointer 2. Screws on miter angle scale 3. Miter scale Set the turn base to the 0° position using the positive stop function. Square the side of the blade with the face of the guide fence using a triangular rule or try-square. While keeping the square, tighten the screws on the miter angle scale. After that, align the pointers (both right and left) with the 0° position in the miter angle scale and then tighten the screw on the pointer. 29 ENGLISH