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Miter Saw 255 mm (10”) MODEL LS1020 Equipped with Electrical Blade Brake INSTRUCTION MANUAL DOUBLE IN SUL ATlON SPEC IF I CAT IONS ‘ Manufdcturer reserves the right to chdnye specifications without notice 4 Note Specifications may differ from country to country[...]
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For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Miter Saw GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (For All Tools) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. IO. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 2 KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner’s manual carefully. Learn the tools applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to it. KEEP GUARDS IN P[...]
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17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner's manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons. 18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted. 19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guar[...]
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES 1. Wear eye protection. 2. Do not operate saw without guards in place. 3. Don’t use the tool in the presence of flammable liquids or gases. 4. Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately. 5. Use only flanges specified for this tool. 6. Be careful not to dama[...]
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Handle latch This tool is equipped with a handle latch which is used to lock the handle in the lowered .position. To release from the lowered position, lower the handle slightly and turn the handle latch to the released position. To lock the handle in the lowered position, lower the handle fully and turn the handle latch to the locked position. Whe[...]
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Press the shaft lock so that the blade can- not revolve and use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then re- move the hex bolt, outer flange and blade. To install the blade, mount the blade onto the spindle, making sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface of the blade is compatible with that on the blade case. Install the[...]
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Safety cover When lowering the handle, the safety cover rises by means of the guide arm. The cover returns to its original position when the cut is completed and the handle is raised. NEVER DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE SAFETY COVER. In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain the safety cover in good condition. Any irregular operation of the s[...]
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Switch action To prevent the trigger from being acciden- tally pulled, a lock-off button is provided as a safety feature. To start the tool, press in the lock-off button and pull the trigger. Release the trigger to stop. CAUTION : 0 Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the trigger switch actuates properly When not using the tool, r[...]
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Maintaining maximum cutting capacity Unplug the tool before any adjustment is attempted. This tool is factory adjusted to provide the max. cutting capacity for a 255 mm (IO”) saw blade. When the diameter of the blade has been reduced due to sharpening, loosen the hex nut at the rear of the gear housing. Use a screwdriver to adjust the depth adjus[...]
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Securing workpiece By turning the knob on the vise counterclockwise, the screw is released and the vise shaft can be moved rapidly in and out. By turning the knob clockwise, the screw remains secured. To grip workpieces, turn the knob gently clockwise, until the projection reaches its topmost position, then fasten securely. If the knob is forced in[...]
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Operation When cutting with this tool, the thickness of the blade is cut as well. Therefore, your cutting line should be on either the left or right side of the groove in the kerf board. Switch on the tool and wait until the blade attains full speed before lowering gently into the cut. When the blade contacts the workpiece, gradually bear down on t[...]
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.After changing the miter angle, cut the I wood facing at that selected angle. If there is a gap between the blade, the wood facing and the workpiece, move the wood facing slightly in the direction of the arrow and cut it again. Blade Wood facing Wood - facing iJ--- Workpiece There should be no gap between the blade, the wood facing and the wor[...]
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Alignment for squareness This tool was carefully adjusted and aligned for squareness of cut at the factory, but rough handling may have affected the alignment. If your tool is not aligned properly, perform the following. Loosen the grip and set the turn base at zero degree by turning the turn base and allowing the latch spring to seat itself in the[...]
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Cutting fixed lengths When cutting several pieces of stock to the same length, ranging between 250 - 400 mm (10" - 15-3/4"), use of the set plate will facilitate operation. Align the cutting line on your workpiece with either the left or right side of the groove in the kerf board, then move the set plate flush against the end of the workp[...]
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MAINTENANCE CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Replacing carbon brushes Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carbon brushes should be r[...]
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ACCESS0 R I ES CAUTION : These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. The accessories or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner. Part No Dust bag Part No. 12231 9-8 D la Ho[...]
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Juri 11 RIUS 255 mm (IO”) MITER SAW Model LS1020 17[...]
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ITEM NO NO USED DESCRIPTION . 19[...]
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MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy I.very Xlakita tool I* thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of defects from worknunship and materials for the period of ONI, YtAR froin the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLITF. tool. f[...]