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Question posted by sanchez3028 on February 15th, 2014

Miter Saw Sparks When Is On

why pmy makita dxt sparks when i turn it on?

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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on February 15th, 2014 10:54 PM
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Hi. Do check it's packaging which might have mentioned that it'll spark (normally when starting or stopped). Almost all drills will spark from the inside (motor) for example.


Hope that is helpful.
Kervz at www.satechhelp.co.za

Related Makita LS1216L Manual Pages

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...
Owners Manual - Page 3

... using your hand and it was not designed. 10. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Laser Type (LS1216L only) Wavelength 655 nm, Maximum output 1mW (Laser Class II) Dimensions (L x W x H) 806 ...it frees both hands to contain long hair. 11. DISCONNECT TOOLS before turning it . 2. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Learn the tool's applications and limitations, as well as blades, bits, cutters,...
Owners Manual - Page 4

... CORD. Table 1 shows the correct size to use ) replace strict adherence to slide compound saw safety rules. AWG 18 16 16 14 18 16 14 12 16 16 14 12 14 ...use the next heavier gage. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. This plug will draw. An undersized cord will operate properly and perform its operation. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. TURN POWER OFF. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the ...
Owners Manual - Page 5

... operator. Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the blade does not contact the turn base is turned on an actual workpiece, let it will not move during a cutting operation and the saw to speed cutting operations. Before using the tool on . 20. Wait until the blade attains full speed before the switch is...
Owners Manual - Page 7

...the blade and if necessary, adjust it as follows: 6 001538 This tool is complete, reverse procedure above . CAUTION: • Before and after changing the bevel ...turn base to lock the handle in the stopper pin to minimize tearing on left and right) securing the kerf boards. If guard becomes discolored through age or UV light exposure, contact a Makita service center for a 305 mm (12") saw...
Owners Manual - Page 8

... lever to raise the handle fully. • After changing the miter angle, always secure the turn base, be easily adjusted with the tool unplugged. When you have moved the grip to the position where ...the pointer points to lock the turn base 2. Periphery of the saw blade as to release the pressure on the miter scale, turn ...
Owners Manual - Page 9

...saw blade can be repaired before further usage. • For your safety, this tool is provided in the switch trigger for padlock 1 3 2 009491 To prevent the switch trigger from unintended starting. To lock the upper slide pole, turn... in the lock-off button which prevents the tool from being pressed, tilt the carriage to a Makita service 9 A hole is equipped with an inoperative...
Owners Manual - Page 10

... the adjusting screw firmly at a Makita service center. Aligning the laser line...and miter angle ...tool is dim and almost or entirely invisible because of the saw blade by turning...tool. 10 To turn off and unplugged before carrying out any work area to a place not exposed to the right or left of the blade (cutting position). Laser beam action For model LS1216L only 1. Refer to turn...
Owners Manual - Page 11

... the blade. • Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to use the socket wrench to do so may result in the raised position by turning it out of the hex bolt. Raise the...sure that the direction of the arrow on the blade case. Installing or removing saw blade CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is stored as shown in the stopper pin. 1 1. Socket wrench storage 1...
Owners Manual - Page 12

.... Empty the dust bag of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean and dust collection easy. Saw blade 4. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to make sure that the blade guard moves properly.... part 2. NOTE: If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this tool, more efficient and cleaner operations can be removed by pulling out while turning it lightly so as to remove particles adhering...
Owners Manual - Page 16

...the same time in parallel with the moldings laid flat on the turn base or if the pressure direction is changed during a bevel cut on a compound miter saw with the blade and PUSH THE CARRIAGE TOWARD THE GUIDE FENCE ...still rotating, this piece may create a condition whereby the piece cut off the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP before returning the blade to bevel direction ...
Owners Manual - Page 18

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 (deg.) (deg.) (deg.) 60 43.0 46.8 61... 16.8 13.6 138 16.4 13.3 139 16.0 13.0 140 15.6 12.8 EN0002-1 000031 Wall Angle Bevel Angle Miter Angle (deg.) (deg.) (deg.) 141 15.3 12.3 142 14.9 12.0 143 14.5 11.6 144 14.1...
Owners Manual - Page 19

... 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...
Owners Manual - Page 22

...the triangular rule, try -square, etc. Screw 1 2. Miter scale 009525 2 3 2. Loosen the lever at the rear of 2 turn base using a triangular rule, try -square, etc. ... the blade with the face of the turn base 3 001819 22 Triangular rule 1 2. Top surface of the tool. Lever 3. Saw blade 3. Pointer 1 2. Turn the grip counterclockwise which secures the pointer and...
Owners Manual - Page 23

... to 45°, turn the left fully. Laser line 1 WARNING: • As the tool is plugged when adjusting the position of the saw blade 1 4 5 2 3 1. Scale plate 3. Adjusting the position of the tool and personal injury. Adjusting screw 3. Pulling the switch trigger accidentally cause an accidental start of laser line For model LS1216L only 1. Pointer 009527...
Owners Manual - Page 24

...pre-checked position. 5. Saw blade 3. After decision the position to be changed as follows. Adjust the position of the lens for accuracy . • Have the tool repaired by lowering the ...LS1216L only 1. Screw (one piece only) 3. Lower the blade by Makita authorized service center for any petroleum-based cleaners on the line of the saw blade is aligned with a damp, soft cloth. Turn...
Owners Manual - Page 25

...Makita tool specified in various materials. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps. 1. Only use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to the directions in aluminum, copper, brass, tubing, miter saw...; Hex wrench (for LS1216L) CAUTION: • These accessories or attachments are recommended for about 10 ...
Parts Breakdown - Page 6

...4, 4390DW,2705 1 TAPPING SCREW BIND CT 4X20, 9046 1 CASE, LS1016 1 MITER LOCK PLATE B CPL., LS1216L 1 PIN 6, LS1216L 1 PLATE, LS1216L 1 TAPPING SCREW 4X16, 9524NB 2 SPRING WASHER 6, 5007NB 1 HEX. SPRING 11...4X16, 9524NB 1 SQUARE ROD CPL., LS1016 1 HEX. WASHER 8, LS1040 1 TURN BASE CPL., LS1216L 1 TAPPING SCREW 4X12,5477NB 1 INDICATION PLATE, LS1016 1 RACK BLOCK, LS1016...
Flyer (English) - Page 1

...baseboard (vertical) ACCURACY 6 linear ball bearings and 4-steel rail sliding system deliver maintenance- 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" ... more precise cuts DURABILITY Models LS1216L / LS1216LX Powerful 15 AMP direct drive motor requires less maintenance than belt driven...
Flyer (English) - Page 2

...MA-0914-09 Makita U.S.A., 14930 Northam St., La Mirada, CA 90638 All specifications subject to stock on hand. UPC code (LS1216L) 088381-602600 UPC code (LS1216LX) 088381-605489 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES I Miter saw stand (195083... vertical cutting capacity I Independent laser indicates line-of-cut whether blade is turning or not, with on-off switch and micro-adjustments for precise "left ...

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