Makita LS1020 Saw User Manual


 
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 damage the arbor, flanges (especially the installing sur-
7.
Make sure that the turn base is properly secured
so
it
will
not move during
8.
For your safety, remove the chips, small pieces, etc. from the table top be-
9.
Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from the workpiece be-
face) or bolt. Damage to these parts could result in blade breakage.
operation.
fore operation.
fore operation.
IO.
Make sure the shaft lock is released before the switch is turned on.
11.
Be sure that the blade does not contact the turn base
in
the lowest position.
12.
Hold the handle firmly.
13.
Do not perform any operation freehand.
14.
Keep hands out of path of saw blade.
15.
Never reach around saw blade.
16.
Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is
turned on.
17.
Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let
it
run for a while. Watch
for vibration or wobbling that could indicate poor installation or a poorly
balanced blade.
18.
Wait until the blade attains full speed before cutting.
19.
Stop operation immediately if you notice anything abnormal.
20.
Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the on position.
21.
Shut off power and wait for saw blade to stop before servicing or adjusting
22.
Don’t abuse cord. Never yank cord to disconnect
it
from the receptacle. Keep
tool.
cord away from heat, oil, water and sharp edges.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
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