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Question posted by janlensing on March 4th, 2014

How Do I Adjust The Laser Line Its Off The Cut

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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on May 17th, 2014 6:18 PM

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Hi, the instructions for adjusting the laser line can be found on page 11 of the manual. If you need a copy of the manual, you can download it here:

http://www.makita.com.hk/catalog/images/products/LS12162.pdf

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Owners Manual - Page 2

Cutting capacities (H x W) Miter angle 0° Thickness of wood facing 20mm (13/16") 38mm (1-1/2") 45°(left and right) Thickness of wood facing 15mm (9/16") 25mm (1") 52°(left and right) Thickness of wood facing 15mm (9/16") 25mm (1") 60°(right) Thickness of wood facing 15mm (9/16") 25mm (1") LS1216/LS1216L 305 mm (12") 25...

Owners Manual - Page 3

...cutting operation is recommended. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. Wear protective hair covering to operate tool. 13. Also use tool in working order. 3. Use clamps or a vise to see that keys and adjusting... to do the job better and safer at all times. 14. Special Max. Laser Type (LS1216L only) Wavelength 655 nm, Maximum output 1mW (Laser Class II) Dimensions (L x W x H) 806 mm x 640 mm x 721...

Owners Manual - Page 4

.... 150 ft. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is harmful to slide compound saw safety rules. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. When using an.... When servicing, use your hand to the appliance. This plug will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in place. If the plug does not fit fully in doubt, DO NOT PLUG...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... water or kerosene. Some material contains chemicals which locks the cutter head down slightly during repetitive, monotonous operations. 6. Use the holes in this tool. 15. Inspect for any cutting operations. 11. Watch for kickback. Do not attempt to a stable work platform or bench. NEVER hold workpiece on . 23. This is for carrying...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... EMITTED FROM APERTURE. • USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. 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...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... locking screw counterclockwise which secures the upper slide poles and also push forward the lock lever which secures the lower slide poles. Maintaining maximum cutting capacity Unplug the tool before any adjustment is complete, reverse procedure above . Do not remove spring holding blade guard. Tighten the front screws (do not tighten firmly). After...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... desired position when lowering the handle fully. Slide pipe 009518 2 1 009737 3 4 2 CAUTION: • After installing a new blade, always be easily adjusted with the tool unplugged. Stopper arm 2 1. To adjust it stops. Adjust the adjusting screw so that the blade does not contact any part of 3 turn base by hand while holding the handle all the...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... blade brake. Laser beam action For model LS1216L only 1. NOTE: • Use wood facing against the guide fence when aligning the cutting line with the laser line at the position where it is not a substitute for blade guard. ASSEMBLY 009493 CAUTION: • Always be sure that it stops sliding. Laser line is factory adjusted so that the tool is dim...

Owners Manual - Page 13

.... 009611 001549 Guide fence (SLIDING FENCES which are upper and lower fences) adjustment WARNING: • Before operating the tool, make sure that the upper and lower fences are secured firmly. • Before bevel-cutting, make sure that no part of the tool, especially blade, contacts the lower and upper fences when lowering and raising...

Owners Manual - Page 14

...1. When performing 15° or greater miter cuts, install the horizontal vise on either side as much force may result in insufficient securing of the tool. The holders can be installed on the side...as a convenient means of the motor and/or decreased cutting efficiency. Insert the vise rod into the holes in the base and adjust their length according to the workpiece to the thickness and ...

Owners Manual - Page 16

... hands out of path of the blade. If a force is pulled all the way back toward the operator. Outside corner Fig.A 001556 (1) (2) (3) (4) 1 2 1. Miter cutting Refer to the previously covered "Adjusting the miter angle". 4. Bevel cut on the tool without the blade making any contact and wait until the blade attains full speed. Inside corner 2. 3.

Owners Manual - Page 20

... of even thickness as the wood facing. • When cutting workpieces from being left uncut. 20 Crown molding stopper L (Optional accessory) 2. Adjust the crown molding stoppers according to prevent build-up of the... Right 45° Save the left 45° miter angle Position crown molding with this tool. 8. Attach a wood facing to secure the crown molding stoppers. C: At left side of...

Owners Manual - Page 21

... is attached, do not turn the turn base at right miter angle fully. Adjusting the cutting angle This tool is sharp and clean for any cutting operations. Example: When cutting workpieces 115 mm (4-1/2") and 120 mm (4 - 3/4") high, use a wood facing with blade Carrying tool 1 1. Miter angle 0° Left and Right 45° Left and Right 52...

Owners Manual - Page 23

Pointer 009527 1. Left 45 ﾟ bevel angle adjusting bolt 4. Laser line 1 WARNING: • As the tool is plugged when adjusting the position of laser line For model LS1216L only 1. Direct laser beam causes damage to your eyes. • LASER RADIATION Do not stare into the laser beam directly. A blow or impact causes the incorrect position of the arm until the pointer points...

Owners Manual - Page 24

... cut on the line of the lens for the laser is changed as shown in the figure. Replacing carbon brushes 1. The position of the blade after loosening the adjusting screw. Pull out the lens as the movable range of the adjusting screw for the laser light For model LS1216L only 1. Limit mark 1 001145 24 Laser line 009515 For both adjustments...

Owners Manual - Page 25

... carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time. For smoother cross grain cuts. Keep the blade guard clean according to prevent rust. • When storing the tool, pull the carriage toward you need any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by running and electric brake operation when releasing the switch trigger...

Parts Breakdown - Page 3

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Parts Breakdown - Page 4

...2 GREASE HOLDER, LS1016 1 HELICAL GEAR 14, LS1016 1 HELICAL GEAR 27, LS1016 1 STEEL BALL 4, 6904VH 1 GEAR SHAFT, LS1016 1 B. SCREW, 5740NB 2 INNER FLANGE 53, LS1216L 1 OUTER FLANGE 53, LS1216L 1 H.F.H. SOCKET SET SCREW M4X6, LS1013L 1 HEX.SCREW M5X8, 4200N 2 LASER COVER, LS1216L 1 TAPPING SCREW 4X16, 9524NB 2 PROTECTOR, LS1016 1 THUMB SCREW M5X24, LS1013L 1 F.

Flyer (English) - Page 1

... 4-Steel Rail Sliding System Further Increases Rigidity to Produce Superior Cuts Exclusive 6 Linear Ball Bearings Engineered to Deliver 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...

Flyer (English) - Page 2

...laser indicates line-of-cut whether blade is turning or not, with on-off switch and micro-adjustments for Devices and Radiological Health requires laser device manufacturers to keep track of -blade" cutting...or "right-of end user contact information. UPC code (LS1216L) 088381-602600 UPC code (LS1216LX) 088381-605489 OPTIONAL ...tool on hand. All specifications subject to stock on...