Makita LS1016 Instruction Manual

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4VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool toa power source (receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure thevoltage supplied is the same as that specified on thenameplate of the tool. A power source with voltagegreater than that specified for the tool can result inSERIOUS INJURY to the user- as well as damage tothe appliance. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THEAPPLIANCE. Using a power source with voltage lessthan the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure yourextension cord is in good condition. When using anextension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough tocarry the current your product will draw. Anundersized cord will cause a drop in line voltageresulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1shows the correct size to use depending on cordlength and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, usethe next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,the heavier the cord.Table 1: Minimum gage for cordAmpere Rating Volts Total length of cord in feet120 V 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.More Than Not More Than AWG0 6 18 16 16 1418 16 14 126 1010 12 16 16 14 1212 16 14 12 Not Recommended000173USB036-2ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULESDO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherenceto slide compound saw safety rules. If you use thistool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer seriouspersonal injury.1. Wear eye protection.2. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoidcontact with any coasting blade. It can stillcause severe injury.3. Do not operate saw without guards in place.Check blade guard for proper closing beforeeach use. Do not operate saw if blade guarddoes not move freely and close instantly.Never clamp or tie the blade guard into theopen position.4. Do not perform any operation freehand. Theworkpiece must be secured firmly against theturn base and guide fence with a vise duringall operations. Never use your hand to securethe workpiece.5. Never reach around saw blade.6. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stopbefore moving workpiece or changingsettings.7. Unplug tool before changing blade orservicing.8. To reduce the risk of injury, return carriage tothe full rear position after each crosscutoperation.9. Always secure all moving portions beforecarrying the tool.10. Stopper pin which locks the cutter head downis for carrying and storage purposes only andnot for any cutting operations.11. Do not use the tool in the presence offlammable liquids or gases.12. Check the blade carefully for cracks ordamage before operation. Replace cracked ordamaged blade immediately. Gum and woodpitch hardened on blades slows saw andincreases potential for kickback. Keep blade cleanby first removing it from tool, then cleaning it withgum and pitch remover, hot water or kerosene.Never use gasoline to clean blade.13. While making a slide cut, KICKBACK canoccur. KICKBACK occurs when the bladebinds in the workpiece during a cuttingoperation and the saw blade is driven backrapidly towards the operator. Loss of controland serious personal injury can result. If bladebegins to bind during a cutting operation, donot continue to cut and release switchimmediately.14. Use only flanges specified for this tool.15. Be careful not to damage the arbor, flanges(especially the installing surface) or bolt.Damage to these parts could result in bladebreakage.

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