Makita LS1214 Instruction Manual

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23CAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before replacing the fluorescent tube.• Do not apply force, impact or scratch to afluorescent tube, which can cause a glass of thefluorescent tube to be broken resulting in a injury toyou or your bystanders.• Leave the florescent tube for a while immediatelyafter a use of it and then replace it. If not. You mayburn yourself.Remove screws, which secure Lamp Box for the light.Pull out the Lamp Box keeping pushing lightly the upperposition of it as illustrated on the left.Pull out the fluorescent tube and then replace it withMakita original new one.Replacing carbon brushesRemove and check the carbon brushes regularly.Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keepthe carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the sametime. Use only identical carbon brushes.Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Takeout the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones andsecure the brush holder caps.After replacing brushes, plug in the tool and break inbrushes by running tool with no load for about 10 min-utes. Then check the tool while running and electricbrake operation when releasing the switch trigger. If elec-tric brake is not working well, ask your local Makita ser-vice center for repair.After use• After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to thetool with a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guardclean according to the directions in the previouslycovered section titled “Blade guard”. Lubricate thesliding portions with machine oil to prevent rust.• When storing the tool, pull the carriage toward youfully so that the slide pole is thoroughly inserted intothe turn base.To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,any other maintenance or adjustment should be per-formed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers,always using Makita replacement parts.ACCESSORIESCAUTION:• These accessories or attachments arerecommended for use with your Makita toolspecified in this manual. The use of any otheraccessories or attachments might present a risk ofinjury to persons. Only use accessory orattachment for its stated purpose.If you need any assistance for more details regardingthese accessories, ask your local Makita service center.• Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades• Sub-fence R• Vise assembly (Horizontal vise)• Vertical vise• Socket wrench 13• Holder• Dust bag• Elbow• Crown molding stopper set• Triangular rule• Lock-off button (2 pcs.)• Fluorescent tube (For LS1214F)• Hex wrench (For LS1214L)1. Limit mark1. Brush holdercap2. Screwdriver100114521002463Miter saw blades For smooth and precise cutting in various materials.Combination General purpose blade for fast and smooth rip,crosscuts and miters.Crosscutting For smoother cross grain cuts. Slices cleanlyagainst the grain.Fine cross cuts For sand-free cuts cleanly against the grain.Non-ferrous metalsmiter saw bladesFor miters in aluminum, copper, brass, tubing,and other non-ferrous metals.006526