Makita LS1214F Saw User Manual


 
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Laser beam action
For model LS1214L only
CAUTION:
LASER RADIATION
Do not stare into beam.
To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position (I) of
the switch. Press the lower position (O) to turn off.
Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
the saw blade by adjusting the adjusting screw as fol-
lows.
1. Loosen the adjusting screw by turning it counter-
clockwise.
2. With the adjusting screw loosened, slide the adjust-
ing screw to the right or left as far as it goes.
3. Tighten the adjusting screw firmly at the position
where it stops sliding.
Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is positioned within
1 mm (0.04) from the side surface of the blade (cutting
position).
NOTE:
When laser line is dim and almost or entirely
invisible because of the direct sunlight in the indoor
or outdoor window-by work, relocate the work area
to a place not exposed to the direct sunlight.
Aligning the laser line
Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
the blade according to the applications of cutting. Refer
to explanation titled Laser beam action regarding its
shifting method.
NOTE:
Use wood facing against the guide fence when
aligning the cutting line with the laser line at the
side of guide fence in compound cutting (bevel
angle 45 degrees and miter angle right 45
degrees).
A) When you obtain correct size on the left side of work-
piece
Shift the laser line to the left of the blade.
B) When you obtain correct size on the right side of work-
piece
Shift the laser line to the right of the blade.
Align the cutting line on your workpiece with the laser
line.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Socket wrench storage
The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure.
When using the socket wrench, pull it out of the wrench
holder. After using the socket wrench, return it to the
wrench holder.
1. Switch for laser
1. Adjusting screw
1
006339
1
006340
1. Socket wrench
2. Wrench holder
A
B
006341
1
2
001530