Makita LS1214 Instruction Manual

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19Example:When cutting workpieces 120 mm (4 - 3/4”)high, use a wood facing with the followingthickness.CAUTION:• 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 blade and/or the wood facing will be damaged.9. Groove cuttingA dado type cut can be made by proceeding as fol-lows:Adjust the lower limit position of the blade using theadjusting screw and the stopper arm to limit the cut-ting depth of the blade. Refer to “Stopper arm” sec-tion described previously.After adjusting the lower limit position of the blade,cut parallel grooves across the width of the work-piece using a slide (push) cut as shown in the fig-ure. Then remove the workpiece material betweenthe grooves with a chisel. Do not attempt to performthis type of cut using wide (thick) blades or with adado blade. Possible loss of control and injury mayresult.CAUTION:• Be sure to return the stopper arm to the originalposition when performing other than groove cutting.Carrying toolMake sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade at0° bevel angle and the turn base at right miter angle fully.Secure the slide poles after pulling the carriage towardyou fully. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the loweredposition by pushing in the stopper pin.Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base asshown in the figure. If you remove the holders, dust bag,etc., you can carry the tool more easily.CAUTION:• Always secure all moving portions before carryingthe tool.• Stopper pin is for carrying and storage purposesonly and not for any cutting operations.MAINTENANCECAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before attempting to perform inspectionor maintenance.WARNING:• Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean forthe best and safest performance.Adjusting the cutting angleThis tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory,but rough handling may have affected the alignment. Ifyour tool is not aligned properly, perform the following:1. Cut grooveswith bladeMiter angle Thickness of wood facing0˚ Over 20 mm (13/16")Left and Right 45˚ Over 15 mm (9/16")Right 52˚ Over 15 mm (9/16")00647510015631. Stopper pin1001564002025