Makita LS1040S Instruction Manual

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123. Bevel cut001868Loosen the lever and tilt the saw blade to set thebevel angle (Refer to the previously covered"Adjusting the bevel angle"). Be sure to retightenthe lever firmly to secure the selected bevel anglesafely. Secure the workpiece with a vise. Switch onthe tool without the blade making any contact andwait until the blade attains full speed. Then gentlylower the handle to the fully lowered position whileapplying pressure in parallel with the blade. Whenthe cut is completed, switch off the tool and WAITUNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETESTOP before returning the blade to its fully elevatedposition.CAUTION:• Always be sure that the blade will move down tobevel direction during a bevel cut. Keep hands outof path of saw blade.• During a bevel cut, it may create a conditionwhereby the piece cut off will come to rest againstthe side of the blade. If the blade is raised while theblade is still rotating, this piece may be caught bythe blade, causing fragments to be scattered whichis dangerous. The blade should be raised ONLYafter the blade has come to a complete stop.• When pressing the handle down, apply pressureparallel to the blade. If the pressure is not parallel tothe blade during a cut, the angle of the blade mightbe shifted and the precision of the cut will beimpaired.• Always set the sub-fence to the left position whenperforming left bevel cuts.4. Compound cuttingCompound cutting is the process in which a bevelangle is made at the same time in which a miterangle is being cut on a workpiece. Compoundcutting can be performed at angle shown in thetable.Miter angleBevel angleLeft and Right 0 - 4545006366When performing compound cutting, refer to "Presscutting", "Miter cutting" and "Bevel cut"explanations.5. Cutting aluminum extrusion12345001844When securing aluminum extrusions, use spacerblocks or pieces of scrap as shown in the figure toprevent deformation of the aluminum. Use a cuttinglubricant when cutting the aluminum extrusion toprevent build-up of the aluminum material on theblade.CAUTION:• Never attempt to cut thick or round aluminumextrusions. Thick aluminum extrusions may comeloose during operation and round aluminumextrusions cannot be secured firmly with this tool.6. Wood facingUse of wood facing helps to assure splinter-freecuts in workpieces. Attach a wood facing to theguide fence using the holes in the guide fence.See the figure concerning the dimensions for asuggested wood facing.Over 10mm (3/8") Over 460mm (18-1/8")1 190mm(3-9/16")25mm(1")90mm(3-9/16")107mm(4-7/32")90mm(3-9/16")107mm(4-7/32")001790CAUTION:• Use straight wood of even thickness as the woodfacing.• Use screws to attach the wood facing to the guidefence. The screws should be installed so that thescrew heads are below the surface of the woodfacing.• When the wood facing is attached, do not turn theturn base with the handle lowered. The bladeand/or the wood facing will be damaged.1. Hole1. Vise2. Spacer block3. Guide fence4. Aluminumextrusion5. Spacer block

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