Laser Radiation - Makita LH1200FL Manual De Instrucciones

In the same case for the top blade guard as above
stated, loosen the screw holding it with a screwdriver and
remove the top blade guard. After cleaning, always rein-
stall it securely by tightening the screw to the extent that
the top blade guard moves smoothly up or down.
If any of these blade guards becomes discolored through
age or UV light exposure, contact a Makita service center
for a new guard. DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE
GUARDS.
Maintaining maximum cutting capacity (Fig. 4)
This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum cut-
ting capacity for a 305 mm saw blade.
CAUTION:
• After installing a new blade, always be sure that the
blade does not contact any part of the lower base when
the handle is lowered completely. Always do this with
the tool unplugged.
Adjusting the miter angle (Fig. 5)
Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the
turn base while pressing down the lock lever. When you
have moved the grip to the position where the pointer
points to the desired angle on the miter scale, securely
tighten the grip clockwise.
CAUTION:
• When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the handle
fully.
• After changing the miter angle, always secure the turn
base by tightening the grip firmly.
Adjusting the bevel angle (Fig. 6 & 7)
To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of
the tool counterclockwise.
Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade until the
pointer points to the desired angle on the bevel scale.
Then tighten the lever clockwise firmly to secure the arm.
CAUTION:
• When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the handle
fully.
• After changing the bevel angle, always secure the arm
by tightening the lever clockwise.
Switch action (Fig. 8)
CAUTION:
• Before operation, make sure that the tool is turned on
and off.
To start the tool, press the ON ( I ) button. To stop it,
press the OFF ( O ) button.
Lighting up the lamps (Fig. 9)
Push the upper position of the switch for turning on the
light and the lower position for off.
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be
careful not to scratch the lens of light, or it may lower
the illumination.
Laser beam action (Fig. 10)
CAUTION:

• LASER RADIATION

Do not stare into beam.
To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position ( I )
of the switch. To turn off the laser beam, press the lower
position ( O ) of the switch.
Adjusting the up and down of top table (Fig. 11)
To adjust the up and down of top table, loosen two levers
by turning counterclockwise and then raise or lower the
top table. Tighten these levers firmly after the adjust-
ment.
WARNING:
• Position the top table at the topmost position when
using the tool in the miter saw mode and at the desired
position when using in the table saw mode (bench
mode).
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the blade.
• Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install
or remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in
overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt.
This could cause an injury.
Secure the top table at the topmost position.
Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the
stopper pin. (Fig. 12)
Then use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt hold-
ing the center cover by turning it counterclockwise. Raise
the lower blade guard A and center cover while pushing
the lever nearby the handle to the left. (Fig. 13 & 14)
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle, use the socket
wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then remove
the hex bolt, outer flange and blade. (Fig. 15)
To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle,
making sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface
of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on the
blade case. Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then
use the socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-
handed) securely counterclockwise while pressing the
shaft lock. (Fig. 16 & 17)
For all countries other than European countries
CAUTION:
• The ring 25.4 mm in outer diameter is factory-installed
onto the spindle. Before mounting the blade onto the
spindle, always be sure that the correct ring for the
arbor hole of the blade you intend to use is installed
onto the spindle. (Fig. 18)
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