Makita LS1216 Instruction Manual

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13movement and severe vibration resulting inpossible loss of control during operation and inserious personal injury.To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle,making sure that the direction of the arrow on thesurface of the blade matches the direction of the arrowon the blade case.1009524Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use thesocket wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-handed)securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.Return the blade guard and center cover to its originalposition. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to securethe center cover. Release the handle from the raisedposition by pulling the stopper pin. Lower the handle tomake sure that the blade guard moves properly. Makesure the shaft lock has released spindle before makingcut.Dust bag12 3009501The use of the dust bag makes cutting operationscleaner and dust collection easier. To attach the dustbag, fit it onto the dust nozzle.When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dustbag from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty thedust bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to removeparticles adhering to the insides which might hamperfurther collection.NOTE:If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, cleaneroperations can be performed.Dust box (Optional accessory)123006793Insert the dust box into the dust nozzle.Empty the dust box when necessary.To empty the dust box, open the cover by pushing thebutton and dispose of the sawdust. Return the cover tothe original position and lock it in place. Dust box caneasily be removed by pulling it out while turning it nearthe dust nozzle on the tool.NOTE:• If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this tool,cleaner operations can be performed.NOTICE:• Empty the dust box before collected sawdust levelreaches the cylinder section.12 301059212010591Securing workpieceWARNING:• It is extremely important to always secure theworkpiece correctly with the proper type of viseor crown molding stoppers. Failure to do so mayresult in serious personal injury and cause damageto the tool and/or the workpiece.• After a cutting operation do not raise the bladeuntil it has come to a complete stop. The raising1. Cylinder section2. Dust box1. Cylinder section2. Dust box3. Sawdust1. Dust box2. Cover3. Button1. Fastener2. Dust bag3. Dust nozzle1. Hex bolt