User manual MAKITA LS1013FL

[. . . ] Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. Do not place hand or fingers close to the blade. To avoid injury from flying debris, keep holding the saw head down, after making cuts, until the blade has come to a complete stop. When performing slide cut, first pull carriage fully and press down handle, then push carriage toward the guide fence. [. . . ] cAUTION: · Empty the dust box before collected sawdust level reaches the cylinder part. It is extremely important to always secure the workpiece properly and tightly with the vise. Also, after a cutting operation, DO NOT raise the blade until the blade has come to a complete stop. cAUTION: · When cutting long workpieces, use supports that are as high as the top surface level of the turn base. Support workpiece over its entire length to avoid blade pinch and possible KICKBACK. This tool is equipped with the sub-fence which should ordinarily be positioned as shown in Fig. However, when performing left bevel cuts, set it to the left position as shown in Fig. When performing left bevel cuts, flip the fence over to the left position as shown in Fig. Otherwise, it will contact the blade or a part of the tool, causing possible serious injury to the operator. Tighten the screws which come with the sub-fence R to secure the sub-fence R. cAUTION: · When performing right bevel cuts, never use the subfence R. 29) The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, insert the dust nozzle into the dust spout on the blade case and fit the bag's entry port over the dust nozzle. When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust bag from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the dust bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to remove particles adhering to the insides which might hamper further collection. NOTE: If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, more efficient and cleaner operations can be performed. The vertical vise can be installed in two positions on either the left or right side of the guide fence or the base. Insert the vise rod into the hole in the guide fence and tighten the screw on the back of the guide fence to secure the vise rod. If the screw to secure the vise arm contacts the guide fence, install the screw on the opposite side of vise arm. Make sure that no part of the tool contacts the vise when lowering the handle fully and pulling or pushing the carriage all the way. if some part contacts the vise , re-position the vise. Press the workpiece flat against the guide fence and the turn base. [. . . ] The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose. If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita service center. Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades Dust bag Sub-fence R Elbow Vise assembly (Horizontal vise) Triangular rule Vertical vise Lock-off button (2 pcs. [. . . ]