Makita LS002G Instruction Manual

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27 ENGLISH2. Install the outer flange and hex socket bolt, andthen use the hex wrench to tighten the hex socket bolt(left-handed) counterclockwise securely while pressingthe shaft lock.3. Return the blade guard and center cover to itsoriginal position. Then tighten the hex socket bolt of thecenter cover to secure it.4. Pull and turn the stopper pin to release the car-riage from the raised position. Lower the carriage andcheck that the blade guard moves properly.For tool with the inner flange for15.88 mm hole-diameter saw bladeCountry specificMount the inner flange with its recessed side facingoutward onto the mounting shaft and then place circularsaw blade, outer flange and hex socket bolt.► Fig.35: 1. Outer flange 2. Circular saw blade3. Inner flange 4. Hex socket bolt (left-handed) 5. Spindle 6. Recessed sideFor tool with the inner flange forother than 25.4 mm or 30 mm hole-diameter saw bladeCountry specificThe inner flange has a certain diameter of a blademounting part on one side of it and a different diameterof blade mounting part on the other side. Choose acorrect side on which blade mounting part fits into thecircular saw blade hole perfectly.► Fig.36: 1. Outer flange 2. Circular saw blade3. Inner flange 4. Hex socket bolt (left-handed) 5. Spindle 6. Blade mounting partCAUTION: Make sure that the blade mountingpart “a” on the inner flange that is positionedoutside fits into the circular saw blade hole “a”perfectly. Mounting the circular saw blade on thewrong side can result in the dangerous vibration.Connecting a vacuum cleanerWhen you wish to perform clean cutting operation, con-nect a Makita vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle (upperdust port) using a front cuff 24 (optional accessory).► Fig.37: 1. Front cuff 24 2. Hose 3. Vacuum cleanerDust bagCAUTION: When performing a cutting, alwaysattach the dust bag or connect a vacuum cleanerto prevent dust-related hazards.The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations cleanand dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, removethe dust extraction hose from the tool and connect thedust bag to the dust nozzle (upper dust port).► Fig.38: 1. Dust extraction hose 2. Dust bag 3. Dustnozzle (upper dust port)When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dustbag from the tool and pull the fastener out. Emptythe dust bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as toremove particles adhering to the insides which mighthamper further collection.► Fig.39: 1. FastenerSecuring workpieceWARNING: It is extremely important to alwayssecure the workpiece correctly with the propertype of vise. Failure to do so may result in seriouspersonal injury and cause damage to the tool and/orthe workpiece.WARNING: When cutting a workpiece thatis longer than the support base of the saw, sup-port the entire length of the material beyond thesupport base and at the same height to keep thematerial level. Proper workpiece support helps toavoid blade pinch and possible kickback which mayresult in serious personal injury. Do not rely solely onthe vertical vise and/or horizontal vise to secure theworkpiece. Thin material tends to sag. Support work-piece over its entire length to avoid blade pinch andpossible KICKBACK.► Fig.40: 1. Support 2. Turn baseGuide fencesWARNING: Before operating the tool, makesure that the upper fence is secured firmly.WARNING: Before bevel-cutting, make surethat no part of the tool, especially the blade, con-tacts the upper and lower fences when fully low-ering and raising the handle in any position andwhile moving the carriage through its full rangeof travel. If the tool or blade makes contact withthe fence this may result in kickback or unexpectedmovement of the material and serious personal injury.Use upper fences to support the material higher thanthe lower fences. Loosen the clamping screw so thatthe upper fences slide in and out over the lower fences.Reposition the fences and then tighten the screw.► Fig.41: 1. Upper fence 2. Lower fence 3. Clampingscrew 4. Adjusting screwNOTICE: The lower fences are fixed to the base inthe factory. Do not remove the lower fences.NOTICE: If the upper fence is still loose after tight-ening the clamping screw, turn the adjusting screw toclose a gap. The adjusting screw is factory adjusted.You don't need to use it unless needed.