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... RUNNING UNATTENDED. This plug will draw. If in loss of electric shock, this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you use . Never reach around saw if blade guard does not move freely and close instantly. REPLACEMENT PARTS. Do not leave tool until it comes to install the proper outlet....is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. 20. When using an extension cord, be secured firmly against the direction of rotation of saw without guards in any other part that specified for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of the tool. CHECK DAMAGED...
... RUNNING UNATTENDED. This plug will draw. If in loss of electric shock, this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you use . Never reach around saw if blade guard does not move freely and close instantly. REPLACEMENT PARTS. Do not leave tool until it comes to install the proper outlet....is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. 20. When using an extension cord, be secured firmly against the direction of rotation of saw without guards in any other part that specified for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of the tool. CHECK DAMAGED...
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... a while. Use the holes in the figure. For your safety, remove the chips, small pieces, etc. from the receptacle. Watch for saw to secure workpiece. 000030 30. Use of security. ALWAYS use accessories recommended in the "ON" position. 27. Some material contains chemicals which... locks the cutter head down slightly during repetitive, monotonous operations. Turn off tool and wait for vibration or wobbling that the saw and increases potential for cracks or damage before carrying the tool. 10. Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately. Gum and wood pitch...
... a while. Use the holes in the figure. For your safety, remove the chips, small pieces, etc. from the receptacle. Watch for saw to secure workpiece. 000030 30. Use of security. ALWAYS use accessories recommended in the "ON" position. 27. Some material contains chemicals which... locks the cutter head down slightly during repetitive, monotonous operations. Turn off tool and wait for vibration or wobbling that the saw and increases potential for cracks or damage before carrying the tool. 10. Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately. Gum and wood pitch...
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WARNING: MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this aperture CAUTION LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM Maximum Output Complies with 21CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 AVOID EXPOSURE-Laser radiation is emitted from this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury. USB094-1 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR THE LASER CAUTION: • LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. • AVOID EXPOSURE - LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM APERTURE. • USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS ...
WARNING: MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this aperture CAUTION LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM Maximum Output Complies with 21CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 AVOID EXPOSURE-Laser radiation is emitted from this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury. USB094-1 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR THE LASER CAUTION: • LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. • AVOID EXPOSURE - LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM APERTURE. • USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS ...
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... the lower limit position of a cut First, unplug the tool. Before use, adjust the kerf boards as described above and secure bolt. Saw blade 2. Lower the handle fully and push in the stopper pin to lock the handle in the turn base to provide the maximum cutting ...capacity for a new guard. If guard becomes discolored through age or UV light exposure, contact a Makita service center for a 305 mm (12") saw blade does not contact the kerf boards. Loosen all the screws securely. Tighten the rear screws (do not tighten firmly). Maintaining...
... the lower limit position of a cut First, unplug the tool. Before use, adjust the kerf boards as described above and secure bolt. Saw blade 2. Lower the handle fully and push in the stopper pin to lock the handle in the turn base to provide the maximum cutting ...capacity for a new guard. If guard becomes discolored through age or UV light exposure, contact a Makita service center for a 305 mm (12") saw blade does not contact the kerf boards. Loosen all the screws securely. Tighten the rear screws (do not tighten firmly). Maintaining...
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Stopper arm 2. Lock lever 1 2. Lower the stopper lever to position the saw head so as shown in the figure. Stopper arm 2 1. Top surface of 3 turn base. When you have moved the grip to the position where the ... the turn base 2. Adjusting the miter angle 1. Grip 3. Adjusting the bevel angle To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of the saw blade as shown in the figure fully while supporting the weight of the tool counterclockwise. Stopper lever 4. Guide fence 1. CAUTION: • When turning the turn...
Stopper arm 2. Lock lever 1 2. Lower the stopper lever to position the saw head so as shown in the figure. Stopper arm 2 1. Top surface of 3 turn base. When you have moved the grip to the position where the ... the turn base 2. Adjusting the miter angle 1. Grip 3. Adjusting the bevel angle To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of the saw blade as shown in the figure fully while supporting the weight of the tool counterclockwise. Stopper lever 4. Guide fence 1. CAUTION: • When turning the turn...
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... hard without pressing in the switch trigger for padlock 1 3 2 009491 To prevent the switch trigger from unintended starting. Release the switch trigger to a Makita service 9 A hole is equipped with a shank or cable any smaller than 6.35 mm (1/4") in the "Positioning kerf boards" section. 1 009496 To... lock the lower slide pole, pull the lock lever toward yourself, the saw blade can be locked at the right and left slightly after loosening the lever and press the releasing button. Any tool with an inoperative ...
... hard without pressing in the switch trigger for padlock 1 3 2 009491 To prevent the switch trigger from unintended starting. Release the switch trigger to a Makita service 9 A hole is equipped with a shank or cable any smaller than 6.35 mm (1/4") in the "Positioning kerf boards" section. 1 009496 To... lock the lower slide pole, pull the lock lever toward yourself, the saw blade can be locked at the right and left slightly after loosening the lever and press the releasing button. Any tool with an inoperative ...
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... the adjusting screw as it is equipped with the laser line. NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING BLADE GUARD. Laser beam action For model LS1216L only 1. Loosen the adjusting screw by turning it stops sliding. Aligning the laser line A B 009494 1 009492 CAUTION: • LASER ...screw loosened, slide the adjusting screw to the right or left of the saw blade by work, relocate the work on your workpiece with an electric blade brake. Tighten the adjusting screw firmly at a Makita service center. Switch for blade guard. ASSEMBLY 009493 CAUTION: • ...
... the adjusting screw as it is equipped with the laser line. NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING BLADE GUARD. Laser beam action For model LS1216L only 1. Loosen the adjusting screw by turning it stops sliding. Aligning the laser line A B 009494 1 009492 CAUTION: • LASER ...screw loosened, slide the adjusting screw to the right or left of the saw blade by work, relocate the work on your workpiece with an electric blade brake. Tighten the adjusting screw firmly at a Makita service center. Switch for blade guard. ASSEMBLY 009493 CAUTION: • ...
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Hex bolt 2 009495 The socket wrench is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing the blade. • Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install or remove the blade. Failure to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Raise the blade guard and center cover. 1. Arrow ... the center cover by pushing in the figure. Hex bolt 4. Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade. 1. Arrow 1 2 2. Installing or removing saw blade CAUTION: • Always be sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface of the blade matches the direction of the blade you...
Hex bolt 2 009495 The socket wrench is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing the blade. • Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install or remove the blade. Failure to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Raise the blade guard and center cover. 1. Arrow ... the center cover by pushing in the figure. Hex bolt 4. Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade. 1. Arrow 1 2 2. Installing or removing saw blade CAUTION: • Always be sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface of the blade matches the direction of the blade you...
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... 1. Dust nozzle Dust box (Optional accessory) 1 1. Dust box can easily be performed. 2 006794 1 1. NOTE: If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this tool, more efficient and cleaner operations can be performed. Dust box 12 Inner flange 5. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise ...box before making cut. 1. Cylinder part 2. Empty the dust bag of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean and dust collection easy. Cylinder part 2. Saw blade 4. Spindle 6. Hex bolt 009524 Dust bag 2 3 1 1 1. Button 3 2 006793 Insert the dust box into the dust nozzle. Sawdust...
... 1. Dust nozzle Dust box (Optional accessory) 1 1. Dust box can easily be performed. 2 006794 1 1. NOTE: If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this tool, more efficient and cleaner operations can be performed. Dust box 12 Inner flange 5. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise ...box before making cut. 1. Cylinder part 2. Empty the dust bag of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean and dust collection easy. Cylinder part 2. Saw blade 4. Spindle 6. Hex bolt 009524 Dust bag 2 3 1 1 1. Button 3 2 006793 Insert the dust box into the dust nozzle. Sawdust...
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... cutting long workpieces, use supports that no part of the turn base. Thin material tends to always secure the workpiece properly and tightly with the saw turned off and check clearance between fences and moving parts. Clamping screws 2 009508 Lower fences can be as close to the blade as the top...
... cutting long workpieces, use supports that no part of the turn base. Thin material tends to always secure the workpiece properly and tightly with the saw turned off and check clearance between fences and moving parts. Clamping screws 2 009508 Lower fences can be as close to the blade as the top...
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... and wait until the blade attains full speed before lowering. If you perform the slide cut is applied, the blade will vibrate and leave a mark (saw mark) in the workpiece and the precision of the cut will not move during the cut, a mark will be left in the workpiece and the...
... and wait until the blade attains full speed before lowering. If you perform the slide cut is applied, the blade will vibrate and leave a mark (saw mark) in the workpiece and the precision of the cut will not move during the cut, a mark will be left in the workpiece and the...
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... compound cutting, refer to the fully lowered position while applying pressure in which are two common types of crown moldings and one type of saw with the blade. A). 1. Compound cutting Compound cutting is the process in which a bevel angle is made to the turn base. Then...toward the operator. Miter cutting Refer to be performed at the same time in parallel with a vise. Compound cutting can be cut on a compound miter saw blade. • During a bevel cut, it may be impaired. • Before bevel-cutting, the adjustment of the blade. Make sure the carriage ...
... compound cutting, refer to the fully lowered position while applying pressure in which are two common types of crown moldings and one type of saw with the blade. A). 1. Compound cutting Compound cutting is the process in which a bevel angle is made to the turn base. Then...toward the operator. Miter cutting Refer to be performed at the same time in parallel with a vise. Compound cutting can be cut on a compound miter saw blade. • During a bevel cut, it may be impaired. • Before bevel-cutting, the adjustment of the blade. Make sure the carriage ...
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...Wall contact edge should Right side of (2) blade. Ceiling contact edge should For outside against guide fence. (3) Finished piece will be Left side of the saw base as wall length. A 52/38° type 45° type For inside (1) corner (2) Right 33.9° Right 30° For outside (3)...use several pieces for position (1) in Fig. Measuring Measure the wall length and adjust workpiece on table to cut wall contact edge to check the saw angles. A: • Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to 33.9° LEFT. • Adjust and secure miter angle setting to 31.6...
...Wall contact edge should Right side of (2) blade. Ceiling contact edge should For outside against guide fence. (3) Finished piece will be Left side of the saw base as wall length. A 52/38° type 45° type For inside (1) corner (2) Right 33.9° Right 30° For outside (3)...use several pieces for position (1) in Fig. Measuring Measure the wall length and adjust workpiece on table to cut wall contact edge to check the saw angles. A: • Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to 33.9° LEFT. • Adjust and secure miter angle setting to 31.6...
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Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings Ceiling 52° 38° Wall Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 52/38 degrees Wall Angle Bevel Angle Miter Angle (...
Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings Ceiling 52° 38° Wall Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 52/38 degrees Wall Angle Bevel Angle Miter Angle (...
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... 161 6.7 6.7 162 6.4 6.4 163 6.0 6.0 164 5.6 5.7 165 5.3 5.3 166 4.9 5.0 167 4.6 4.6 168 4.2 4.3 169 3.9 3.9 170 3.5 3.5 171 3.2 3.2 172 2.8 2.8 173 2.5 2.5 174 2.1 2.1 175 1.8 1.8 176 1.4 1.4 177 1.1 1.1 178 0.7 0.7 179 0.4 0.4 180 0.0 0.0 19 Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings Ceiling 45° 45° Wall Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 45 degrees Wall Angle Bevel Angle Miter Angle (deg....3 14.8 140 14.0 14.4 EN0003-1 Crown molding stoppers (optional accessories) allow easier cuts of crown molding without tilting the saw blade.
... 161 6.7 6.7 162 6.4 6.4 163 6.0 6.0 164 5.6 5.7 165 5.3 5.3 166 4.9 5.0 167 4.6 4.6 168 4.2 4.3 169 3.9 3.9 170 3.5 3.5 171 3.2 3.2 172 2.8 2.8 173 2.5 2.5 174 2.1 2.1 175 1.8 1.8 176 1.4 1.4 177 1.1 1.1 178 0.7 0.7 179 0.4 0.4 180 0.0 0.0 19 Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings Ceiling 45° 45° Wall Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 45 degrees Wall Angle Bevel Angle Miter Angle (deg....3 14.8 140 14.0 14.4 EN0003-1 Crown molding stoppers (optional accessories) allow easier cuts of crown molding without tilting the saw blade.
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... so that it in the lowered position by pushing in the order from the right side. 1. Turn the hex socket bolt on the miter scale. Saw blade 3. Then turn the turn base slightly clockwise and counterclockwise to 0° on the right side of the guide fence using the triangular rule, try...
... so that it in the lowered position by pushing in the order from the right side. 1. Turn the hex socket bolt on the miter scale. Saw blade 3. Then turn the turn base slightly clockwise and counterclockwise to 0° on the right side of the guide fence using the triangular rule, try...
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...0°. 1. Adjusting the position of the tool and personal injury. Pulling the switch trigger accidentally cause an accidental start of laser line For model LS1216L only 1. A blow or impact causes the incorrect position of laser line, damage to the tool. Hex wrench 4. CAUTION: • Never look... the bevel scale plate on the arm. Laser line 5. Laser line 1 WARNING: • As the tool is plugged when adjusting the position of the saw blade 1 4 5 2 3 1. Adjusting screw 3. Scale plate 3. Workpiece 2. Make sure that the pointers on the arm holder point to change the ...
...0°. 1. Adjusting the position of the tool and personal injury. Pulling the switch trigger accidentally cause an accidental start of laser line For model LS1216L only 1. A blow or impact causes the incorrect position of laser line, damage to the tool. Hex wrench 4. CAUTION: • Never look... the bevel scale plate on the arm. Laser line 5. Laser line 1 WARNING: • As the tool is plugged when adjusting the position of the saw blade 1 4 5 2 3 1. Adjusting screw 3. Scale plate 3. Workpiece 2. Make sure that the pointers on the arm holder point to change the ...
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... laser switch. 6. Turn these two screws clockwise to be changed as the movable range of the adjusting screw for the laser is changed by Makita authorized service center for any petroleum-based cleaners on the lens. 1. NOTE: • If the lens does not come out, loosen the ... 1 2 3 Cleaning of laser line as follows. Adjusting screw 2. Saw blade 3. Make sure that the tool is factory adjusted within 1 mm (0.04") from the side surface of laser line regularly for the laser light For model LS1216L only 1. NOTE: • Check the position of blade.) To shift the laser ...
... laser switch. 6. Turn these two screws clockwise to be changed as the movable range of the adjusting screw for the laser is changed by Makita authorized service center for any petroleum-based cleaners on the lens. 1. NOTE: • If the lens does not come out, loosen the ... 1 2 3 Cleaning of laser line as follows. Adjusting screw 2. Saw blade 3. Make sure that the tool is factory adjusted within 1 mm (0.04") from the side surface of laser line regularly for the laser light For model LS1216L only 1. NOTE: • Check the position of blade.) To shift the laser ...
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...8226; Holder • Dust bag • Crown molding stopper set • Triangular rule • Dust box • Hex wrench (for LS1216L) CAUTION: • These accessories or attachments are recommended for use accessory or attachment for fast and smooth rip, crosscuts and miters. After use ... the slide pole is not working well, ask your local Makita Service Center. • Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades For smooth and precise cutting in brushes by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. Use a screwdriver to slip in the holders....
...8226; Holder • Dust bag • Crown molding stopper set • Triangular rule • Dust box • Hex wrench (for LS1216L) CAUTION: • These accessories or attachments are recommended for use accessory or attachment for fast and smooth rip, crosscuts and miters. After use ... the slide pole is not working well, ask your local Makita Service Center. • Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades For smooth and precise cutting in brushes by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. Use a screwdriver to slip in the holders....
Flyer (English)
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12" DUAL SLIDE COMPOUND MITER SAW LARGE CUTTING CAPACITY Large Cutting Capacity Up to 8" Crown Molding (Nested), 6-1/2" Baseboard (Vertical), and 15" Crosscut at 90º Compact Design with a Patented 4-Steel Rail ... Smooth, Solid and Adjustment-free "Dead-on " accurate cuts VERSATILITY 5-1/2" tall fence system features upper and lower fence adjustments for more precise cuts DURABILITY Models LS1216L / LS1216LX Powerful 15 AMP direct drive motor requires less maintenance than belt driven...
12" DUAL SLIDE COMPOUND MITER SAW LARGE CUTTING CAPACITY Large Cutting Capacity Up to 8" Crown Molding (Nested), 6-1/2" Baseboard (Vertical), and 15" Crosscut at 90º Compact Design with a Patented 4-Steel Rail ... Smooth, Solid and Adjustment-free "Dead-on " accurate cuts VERSATILITY 5-1/2" tall fence system features upper and lower fence adjustments for more precise cuts DURABILITY Models LS1216L / LS1216LX Powerful 15 AMP direct drive motor requires less maintenance than belt driven...