Makita LS1214 Instruction Manual

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8To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentallypulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.Release the switch trigger to stop.WARNING:• NEVER use tool without a fully operative switchtrigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch isHIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repairedbefore further usage.• For your safety, this tool is equipped with a lock-offbutton which prevents the tool from unintendedstarting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when yousimply pull the switch trigger without pressing thelock-off button. Return tool to a Makita servicecenter for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.• NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and functionof lock-off button.Lighting up the lampsFor Model LS1214F only12002026CAUTION:• This is not a rainproof light. Do not wash the light inwater or use it in a rain or a wet area. Such aconduct can cause an electric shock and fume.• Do not touch the lens of the light, as it is very hotwhile it is lighted or shortly after it is turned off. Thismay cause a burn to a human body.• Do not apply impact to the light, which may causedamage or shorted service time to it.• Do not keep casting the beam of the light to youreyes. This can cause your eyes to be hurt.• Do not cover the light with clothes, carton,cardboard or similar objects while it is lighted,which can cause a fire or an ignition.Push the upper position of the switch for turning on thelight and the lower position for off.1003826Move the light to shift an area of lighting.NOTE:• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.Be careful not to scratch the lens of light, or it maylower the illumination.Laser beam actionFor model LS1214L only1006339CAUTION:• Never look into the laser beam. Direct laser beammay injure your eyes.To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position (I) ofthe switch. Press the lower position (O) to turn off.Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side ofthe saw blade by adjusting the adjusting screw asfollows.10063401. Loosen the adjusting screw by turning itcounterclockwise.2. With the adjusting screw loosened, slide theadjusting screw to the right or left as far as it goes.3. Tighten the adjusting screw firmly at the positionwhere it stops sliding.1. Adjusting screw1. Switch for laser1. Light switch1. Light2. Light switch