User manual MAKITA LS0810

[. . . ] Make sure that the turn base is properly secured so it will not move during operation. For your safety, remove the chips, small pieces, etc. Inspect for and remove all nails from the workpiece before operation. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the switch is turned on. [. . . ] To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. To reduce the emitted noise, always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean. the operator is adequately trained in the use , adjustment and operation of the machine. Observe the maximum speed marked on the saw blade. Refrain from removing any cut-offs or other parts of the workpiece from the cutting area whilst the machine is running and the saw head is not in the rest position. When lowering the handle, the safety cover rises automatically. The cover returns to its original position when the cut is completed and the handle is raised. nEVER DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE SAFETY COVER. In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain the safety cover in good condition. Any irregular operation of the safety cover should be corrected immediately. nEVER USE THE tool WITH A FAULTY SAFETY COVER. By turning the depth adjusting screw counterclockwise, you can obtain wider max. Adjust so that when the handle is in the fully lowered position, there will be a distance of about 130 mm from the front face of the guide fence to the point where the front edge of the blade enters the kerf. With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while holding the handle all the way down. Be sure that the blade does not contact any part of the lower base when the handle is lowered completely. For tools with lock lever Switch on the tool and wait until the blade attains full speed. Pull the lock lever at the side of the handle and then lower the blade gently into the cut. For tools without lock lever Switch on the tool and wait until the blade attains full speed. Then lower the blade gently into the cut. When the blade contacts the workpiece, gradually bear down on the handle to perform the cut. When the cut is completed, switch off the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP before returning the blade to its fully elevated position. A thin piece of cut off material could otherwise contact the coasting blade and be thrown around dangerously. [. . . ] Place the ruler on the turn base and adjust the adjusting plate by turning the screws (B) with a screwdriver so that the top surface of the adjusting plate is flush with the surface of the turn base. When cutting with this tool, the thickness of the blade is cut out of the workpiece as well. Therefore, your cutting line should be on either the left or right side of the groove in the kerf board. When carrying the tool, raise or lower the handle fully and press the stopper pin to lock the handle in the raised or lowered position. [. . . ]