Makita LB1200F Instruction Manual

ENGLISH (Original Instruction Manual)Band SawLB1200FINSTRUCTION MANUALIMPORTANT: Read Before Using.

10ASSEMBLYChanging the band saw bladeCAUTION: • Contacting the band saw blade even with the band saw blade at standstill may cause a personal injury.•

114. Open the lower blade guard.5. Set the upper blade guide to its lowest position.6. Loosen quick release lever until the band saw blade has slacken

12Cutting speed adjustment1. Open the lower cover.2. Slacken driving belt by turning the knob clockwise.3. Put driving belt on the required pulley of

13FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONTensioning the Band saw BladeCAUTION: Too much tension can cause the band saw blade to break. Too little tension can cause the

14Quick release leverWith the quick release lever the saw blade tension is released.Clockwise: Reduce tensionCounterclockwise: Increase tensionUpper b

151. Loosen bolt C, and adjust bearing holder, so that guide bearing is positioned 1 or 2 mm from bottom of blade.2. Loosen bolt A, and adjust thrust

16Align the lower blade guideThe lower blade guide consists of: - a thrust bearing (supporting the band saw blade from the rear).- two guide bearings

17Operation Danger:To reduce the risk of personal injury as much as possible, the following safety recommendations should be observed when operating t

18Sawing WARNING:Risk of kickback (work piece is caught by the band saw blade and thrown against the operator.)Do not jam any work piece.• Select rip

19How to move machine• Raise handle to enable movement of machine.• During transportation the saw band guard should be fully down and close to the tab

2SPECIFICATIONS• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.• Specifica

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315. Disconnect tools. When not in use, before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits and cutters. 16. Remove adjusting keys and

4Upper coverWheelKnob (For tensioning blade)Knob (For securing blade guide)Upper blade guideBladeLight switchSwitchRip fenceLower coverCarry HandleDus

5INSTALATIONSecuring the band saw stand If during operation there is any tendency for the band saw to tip over, slide or move, the band saw stand be s

6How to load dust boxThe dust box is loaded from the underside of the table saw. When loading, insert plate spring (for securing) at inside edge of th

7Secure table to trunnion using four hex bolts.Pin is inserted at time of shipping, so please pull it out.Installing the guide rail• Fasten the guide

8FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONSwitch actionCAUTION: • Before operation, make sure that the tool is turned on and off.The switch cover can be opened easily by

9Installing the Rip FenceThe rip fence can be used on both sides of the blade. When the rip fence is moved from one side of the saw blade to the other