Carrying Tool; Adjusting The Cutting Angle - Makita LS1216 Manual De Instrucciones

3) Cut a platform to the dimensions indicated in the
drawing above using a 38 mm thick, flat stock mate-
rial such as wood, plywood or particle board.
WARNING:
• Be sure to use flat stock as a platform. Stock that is
not flat may move during the cutting operation which
may result in kickback and serious personal injury.
NOTE:
• The maximum cutting capacity in height will be reduced
by the same amount as the platform thickness.
4) Place the platform on the tool so that it extends
equally over each side of the tool base.
Secure the platform to the tool using four 6 mm
wood screws through four holes in the lower fences.
(Fig. 62)
WARNING:
• Make sure that the platform is laying flat against
the tool base and secured firmly to the lower
fences using the four screw holes provided. Failure
to properly secure the platform may result in movement
and possible kickback resulting in serious personal
injury.
• Ensure that the tool is firmly mounted to a stable
and flat surface. Failure to properly mount and secure
the tool could cause the tool to be unstable resulting in
a loss of control and/or the tool falling which may result
in serious personal injury.
5) Install both of the removed upper fences on the tool.
WARNING:
• Do not use the tool without upper fences installed.
The upper fences provide the adequate support
required to cut the workpiece.
If the workpiece is not supported properly it may move
resulting in possible loss of control, kickback and seri-
ous personal injury.
6) Place the workpiece to be cut on the platform
secured to the tool.
7) Secure the workpiece firmly against the upper
fences with a vise before cutting.
8) Make a cut through the workpiece slowly according
to the operation titled "Slide (push) cutting (cutting
wide workpieces)." (Fig. 63)
WARNING:
• Ensure that the workpiece is secured with the vise
and make the cut slowly. Failure to properly secure
the workpiece and to cut slowly may cause the work-
piece to move resulting in possible kickback and seri-
ous personal injury.
• Beware that after several cuts are performed at var-
ious miter angles the platform may become weak-
ened. 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

Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade at
0° bevel angle and the turn base at the full right miter
angle position. Secure the slide poles so that the lower
slide pole is locked in the position of the carriage fully
pulled to operator and the upper poles are locked in the
position of the carriage fully pushed forward to the guide
fence (refer to the section titled "Slide lock adjustment".)
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position
by pushing in the stopper pin. (Fig. 64)
WARNING:
• Stopper pin is only for carrying and storage pur-
poses and should never be used for any cutting
operations. The use of the stopper pin for cutting oper-
ations may cause unexpected movement of the saw
blade resulting in kickback and serious personal injury.
Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base as
shown in the figure. If you remove the holders, dust bag,
etc., you can carry the tool more easily. (Fig. 65)
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 resulting in
personal injury.
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.
• 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:
1. Miter angle
Push the carriage toward the guide fence and tighten the
locking screw clockwise and pull the lock lever towards
the front of the saw to secure the carriage.
Turn the grip counterclockwise which secures the turn
base. Turn the turn base so that the pointer points to 0°
on the miter scale. Then turn the turn base slightly clock-
wise and counterclockwise to seat the turn base in the 0°
miter notch. (Leave as it is if the pointer does not point to
0°.) Loosen the hex socket bolts securing the guide fence
using the socket wrench.
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position
by pushing in the stopper pin. Square the side of the
blade with the face of the guide fence using a triangular
rule, try-square, etc. Then securely tighten the hex
socket bolts on the guide fence in order starting from the
right side. (Fig. 66)
Make sure that the pointer points to 0° on the miter scale.
If the pointer does not point to 0°, loosen the screw which
secures the pointer and adjust the pointer so that it will
point to 0°. (Fig. 67)
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