Makita LS1211 Instruction Manual

Slide Compound Saw 305 mm (12”) MODEL LSl21l Equipped with Electric Brake INSTRUCTION MANUAL DOUBLE INSULATION

Maintaining maximum cutting capacity This tool IS factory adjusted to provided the max. cutting capacity for a 305 mm (12”) saw blade. When using a s

Positioning for adjusting the bevel angle The saw blade tilts up to 45" to the left and right. To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at

Securing workpiece WARNING: It is extremely important to always secure the workpiece properly and tightely with the vise. Failure to do so can cause

3. Holders and holder assembly (optional accessories) The holders and the holder assembly can be installed on either side as a convenient me

Operation CAUTION : .Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece, etc. before the switch is turned on. Do not apply excessive pressure on th

2. Slide (push) cutting (cutting wide workpieces) Workpieces up to 94 mm (3-1 1/16") high and 310 mm (12-3/16") wide or 107 mm (4-3/16&

CAUTION : During a bevel cut, it may create a condition whereby the piece cut off will come to rest against the side of the blade. If the blade is r

6. Cutting crown and cove moldings + .Crown and cove moldings can be cut on a compound miter saw with the moldings laid flat on the turn base. *The

When cutting crown and cove moldings, set the bevel angle and miter angle as indicated in the table (A) and position the moldings on the top s

7. Cutting aluminum extrusion When securing aluminum extrusions, use spacer blocks or pieces of scrap as shown in the figure to prevent deforma

SPECIFICATIONS Blade diameter ... 305 mm 1

Miter angle 0" Left and rioht 45" Left and right 60" I Over 15 mm (9/16") Thickness of wood facing Over 30 mm (1 -3/16") Over

Carrying tool Make sure that the tool isunplugged. Secure the blade at 0" bevel angle and the turn base at 60" miter angle to the right.

MAINTENANCE CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. WARNING: A

2) Bevel angle i) 0" bevel angle Push the carriage toward the guide fence and tighten the clamp screw on the arm. Loosen the lever at the

ii) 45" bevel angle Adjust the 45" bevle angle only after performing 0" bevel angle adjustment. To adjust left 45" bevel angle

Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The accessories listed in this manual are available at an extra cost from your Maklta distributor or Makita factory service cente

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MODEL LS1211 'i\M A& DESCRIPTION Oct 25- 93 US * A:D DESCRIPTION MACHINE __ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Slide Compound Saw Save it for future reference GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (For All

r 1 MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy . ivrry Mnkita tool is thoroue inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warran

16. EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the

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 flammab

Socket wrench Store the socket wrench in the wrench holder at the rear of the tool after using it. Bench mounting saw , When the tool is shipp

Installing or removing saw blade CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing the blade. Us

Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt securely by turning it counter- clockwise

Positioning kerf boards This tool is provided with kerf boards in the turn base. The kerf boards are factory-adjusted so that the saw blade does no