Makita LS1212 Instruction Manual

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7INSTALLATIONBench mountingWhen the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the loweredposition by the stopper pin. Release the stopper pin by lower-ing the handle slightly and pulling the stopper pin.This tool should be bolted with four bolts to a level and stablesurface using the bolt holes provided in the tool’s base. Thiswill help prevent tipping and possible injury.FUNCTIONALDESCRIPTION CAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before adjusting or checking function on thetool.Blade guardWhen lowering the handle, the blade guard rises automati-cally. The guard is spring loaded so it returns to its originalposition when the cut is completed and the handle is raised.NEVER DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE BLADE GUARD ORTHE SPRING WHICH ATTACHES TO THE GUARD.In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain theblade guard in good condition. Any irregular operation of theblade guard should be corrected immediately. Check toassure spring loaded return action of guard. NEVER USETHE TOOL IF THE BLADE GUARD OR SPRING ARE DAM-AGED, FAULTY OR REMOVED. DOING SO IS HIGHLYDANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONALINJURY.If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or sawdustadheres to it in such a way that the blade is no longer easilyvisible, unplug the saw and clean the guard carefully with adamp cloth. Do not use solvents or any petroleum-basedcleaners on the plastic guard.1. Stopper pin10015641. Bolt10022241. Blade guard1001535