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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUEL D'INSTRU CTION
MANUAL DE INSTRU CCIONES
Slide Compound Saw
Scie Multi Coupe
Sierra de Inglete Telescópica
LS1214
LS1214F
LS1214L
005689
DOUBLE INSULATION
DOUBLE ISOLATION
DOBLE AISLAMIENTO
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ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Model ................................................................................................................................ LS1214 / LS1214F / LS1214L Blade diameter............................................................................................................................................ 305 mm (12”) Hole diameter......................................................................................................................................
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16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL START- For Your Own Safety Read Instruc- ING. Make sure switch is in off position before tion Manual Before Operating Tool plugging in. 17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult Save it for future reference the owner’s manual for recommended accesso- ries. The use of improper accessories may cause GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS risk of injury to persons. USA007-2 18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could (For All Tools) occur if the tool is tipped or if the c
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Table 1. Minimum gage for cord Volts Total length of cord in feet Ampere Rating 120 V 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft. More Than Not More Than AWG 0 6 18 16 16 14 6 10 18161412 10 12 16 16 14 12 12 16 14 12 Not Recommended 12. Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES before operation. Replace cracked or damaged USB036-2 blade immediately. Gum and wood pitch hard- ened on blades slows saw and increases poten- DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with tial for kickback. Kee
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24. Wait until the blade attains full speed before cut- AVOID EXPOSURE – LASER RADIATION IS ting. EMITTED FROM APERTURE. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR 25. Stop operation immediately if you notice any- PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN thing abnormal. THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN 26. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the on posi- HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. tion. 27. Be alert at all times, especially during repetitive, Complies with 21CFR monotonous operations. Do not be
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Positioning kerf board FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 001537 1. Knob CAUTION: 2. Kerf board Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. 1 Blade guard 002016 1. Blade guard 2 001538 1. Saw blade 1 2 2. Blade teeth 3. Kerf board 1 4. Left bevel cut 5. Straight cut 3 6. Right bevel cut 4 When lowering the handle, the blade guard rises auto- matically. The blade guard returns to its original position when the cut is completed and the handle
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Maintaining maximum cutting capacity The lower limit position of the blade can be easily adjusted with the stopper arm. To adjust it, rotate the This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum cut- stopper arm in the direction of the arrow as shown in the ting capacity for a 305 mm (12”) saw blade. figure. Adjust the adjusting screw so that the blade stops When installing a new blade, always check the lower limit at the desired position when lowering the handle fully. position of the blade
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Electric brake CAUTION: This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the tool consistently fails to quickly stop blade after switch handle fully. trigger release, have tool serviced at a Makita service After changing the bevel angle, always secure the center. arm by tightening the lever clockwise. The blade brake system is not a substitute for blade When changing bevel angles, be sure to position guard. NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUN
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Laser beam action Aligning the laser line 006341 For model LS1214L only A B 006339 1. Switch for laser 1 Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of the blade according to the applications of cutting. Refer to explanation titled “Laser beam action” regarding its CAUTION: shifting method. LASER RADIATION NOTE: Do not stare into beam. To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position (I) of Use wood facing against the guide fence when the switch. Press the lower position (O
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Installing or removing saw blade 002021 1. Blade case 2 1 4 3 CAUTION: 2. Arrow Always be sure that the tool is switched off and 3. Saw blade unplugged before installing or removing the blade. 4. Arrow 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. Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the stopper pin. 001564 1. Stopper pin CAUTION:
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Dust bag Sub-fence 001536 005593 1. Dust nozzle 1. Sub-fence 1 1 2 2. Dust bag 3. Fastener 3 The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean This tool is equipped with the sub-fence which should and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, insert ordinarily be positioned as shown in the figure. the dust nozzle into the dust spout on the blade case and However, when performing left bevel cuts, set it to the left fit the bag’s entry port over the dust nozzle. position as shown in the f
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Vertical vise The horizontal vise can be installed in two positions on 005597 either the left or right side of the base. When performing 15° or greater miter cuts, install the horizontal vise on the 1. Vise rod 3 1 side opposite the direction in which the turn base is to be 2. Screw 2 4 turned. 3. Vise knob 005232 4. Vise arm 5. Guide fence 5 005688 1. Sub-fence R 3 2 2. Screw 5 1 4 3. Rod By flipping the vise nut to the left, the vise is released, 4. Vise rod and rapidly moves in and out. To gr
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Kerf block (optional accessory) During a slide cut, gently push the carriage toward 004861 the guide fence without stopping. If the carriage movement is stopped during the cut, a mark will be 1. Screw left in the workpiece and the precision of the cut will 2. Kerf block 1 2 be impaired. 3. Guide fence 1. Press cutting (cutting small workpieces) 3 002022 1. Knob 1 CAUTION: When using the kerf block, always cut at the same miter angle. When changing the miter angle, use other kerf Workpieces
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is dangerous. The blade should be raised ONLY CAUTION: after the blade has come to a complete stop. Whenever performing the slide cut, FIRST PULL When pressing down the handle, apply pressure in THE CARRIAGE TOWARD YOU FULLY and press parallel with the blade. If a force is applied down the handle to the fully lowered position, then perpendicularly to the turn base or if the pressure PUSH THE CARRIAGE TOWARD THE GUIDE direction is changed during a cut, the precision of FENCE. NEVER START THE
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001557 The finished piece to be used will always be on the LEFT side of the blade 1. Inside corner 1 after the cut has been made. (2) (1) 2. Outside corner (1) (2) In the case of right bevel cut (4) 006363 (2) (3) 2 (1) Table (A) (2) (1) Bevel angle Miter angle Molding (1) (2) position in 52/38˚ type 45˚ type 45˚ type Fig. A 52/38˚ type Right 31.6˚ (1) Right 35.3˚ For inside corner (2) Right 33.9˚ Right 30˚ Left 35.3˚ Left 31.6˚ Measuring (3) For outside corner Measure the wall length and adju
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EN0002-1 Compound Miter Saw 000031 Miter and Bevel Angle Settings Ceiling 52˚ 38˚ Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 52/38 degrees Wall Angle Bevel Angle Miter Angle Wall Angle Bevel Angle Miter Angle Wall Angle Bevel Angle Miter Angle (deg.) (deg.) (deg.) (deg.) (deg.) (deg.) (deg.) (deg.) (deg.) 43.0 46.8 101 30.1 26.9 141 15.3 12.3 60 61 42.8 46.3 102 29.7 26.5 142 14.9 12.0 62 42.5 45.7 103 29.4 26.1 143 14.5 11.6 63 42.2 45.1 104 29.0 25.7 144 14.1 11.3 64 41.9 44.6 105 28.7 25.3 145 13
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EN0003-1 Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings 000032 Ceiling 45˚ 45˚ Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 45 degrees Wall Angle Bevel Angle Miter Angle Wall Angle Bevel Angle Miter Angle Wall Angle Bevel Angle Miter Angle (deg.) (deg.) (deg.) (deg.) (deg.) (deg.) (deg.) (deg.) (deg.) 37.8 50.8 101 26.7 30.2 141 13.7 14.1 60 61 37.5 50.2 102 26.4 29.8 142 13.3 13.7 62 37.3 49.6 103 26.1 29.4 143 13.0 13.3 63 37.1 49.1 104 25.8 28.9 144 12.6 12.9 64 36.8 48.5 105 25.5 28.5 145 12.3
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Crown molding stoppers (optional accessories) 7. Cutting aluminum extrusion 001844 allow easier cuts of crown molding without tilting the saw blade. Install them on the turn base as shown 1. Vise in the figures. 2. Spacer block 1 001558 3. Guide fence 1. Crown molding 2 1 2 4. Aluminum extru- stopper L sion 2. Crown molding 3 5. Spacer block stopper R 4 3. Turn base 5 004073 3 1. Aluminum extru- 3 1 sion 001559 2. Guide fence 1. Crown molding 1 2 2 3. Spacer blocks stopper L 4. Horizontal vise
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Carrying tool Example: 001564 1. Stopper pin When cutting workpieces 120 mm (4 - 3/4”) high, use a wood facing with the following thickness. 006475 Miter angle Thickness of wood facing 1 0˚ Over 20 mm (13/16") Left and Right 45˚ Over 15 mm (9/16") Right 52˚ Over 15 mm (9/16") CAUTION: Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade at Use screws to attach the wood facing to the guide 0° bevel angle and the turn base at right miter angle fully. fence. The screws should be installed so th
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1. Miter angle 2. Bevel angle 001566 (1) 0° bevel angle 1. Guide fence 001569 1 2. Hex bolts 1. Arm 2. Lever 3. Hex bolt 1 2 2 3 Push the carriage toward the guide fence and tighten the knob to secure the carriage. Push the carriage toward the guide fence and Loosen the grip which secures the turn base. Turn tighten the knob to secure the carriage. the turn base so that the pointer points to 0° on the Lower the handle fully and lock it in the low- miter scale. Then turn the turn base slightly cl
