Makita LSl21l manual

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

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    SPECIFICATIONS Blade diameter .............................................................................................................. 305 mm 11 2") Arbor diameter .............................................................................................................. 25.4 mm 11") Max cutting capacities 1H x W) Left and right [...]

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    For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Slide Compound Saw Save it for future reference GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (For All Tools) 1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner’s manual carefully. Learn the tools applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to it. 2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in w[...]

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    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 current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and namepl[...]

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    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. 5. Use only flanges specified for this tool. 6. Be careful not to damage the arbor, flanges (especially the insta[...]

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    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 shipped, the handle is locked in the lowered position. Release the handle from the lowered position by lower- ing it slightly and removing the chain from the screw on the motor housing. I Wrench holder 1 I I Chain[...]

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    Installing or removing saw blade CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing the blade. Use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt which secures the center cover by turning counterclockwise. Raise the safety cover and the center cover. Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the sock[...]

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    Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt securely by turning it counter- clockwise while pressing the shaft lock. Return the safety cover and the center cover to the original position. Then tighten the hex bolt to secure the center cover. Lower the handle to make sure that the safety cover moves [...]

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    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 not contact the kerf boards. Before use, adjust the kerf boards as follows: First unplug the tool. Loosen the all screws (2 each on left and right) which secure the kerf boards. Retighten them to the exten[...]

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    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 saw blade other than the 305 mm (12”) saw blade, adjust the lower limit position of the blade as follows: First unplug the tool. Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and lower the handle c[...]

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    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 the rear of the tool. For left bevel cutting, tilt the saw blade to the left until the pointer points to the de- sired angle. Then tighten the lever firmly to secure the arm. For right bevel cutting, pre[...]

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    Securing workpiece WARNING: It is extremely important to always secure the workpiece properly and tightely with the vise. Failure to do so can cause the tool to be damaged and/or the workpiece to be des- troyed. PERSONAL INJURY MAY ALSO RESULT. Also, after any cutting operation, DO NOT raise the blade until the blade has come to a complete stop. 1.[...]

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    3. Holders and holder assembly (optional accessories) The holders and the holder assembly can be installed on either side as a convenient means of supporting workpieces horiziontally. Install them as shown in the figures. Then tighten the screws firmly to secure the holders and the holder assembly. CAUTION : Always support long workpieces level wit[...]

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    Operation CAUTION : .Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece, etc. before the switch is turned on. Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle when cutting. Too much force may result in overload of the motor and/or decreased cutting efficiency. *Gently press down the handle to perform the cut. If the handle is pressed down with force [...]

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    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") high and 290 mm (1 1-7/16") wide can be cut in the following way. Loosen the clamp screw on the arm so that the carriage can slide freely. Secure the workpiece with a vise. Pull the carriage to[...]

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    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 raised while the blade is still rotating, this piece may be caught by the blade, causing fragments to be scattered around which is dangerous. The blade should be raised ONLY after the blade has come to a[...]

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    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. *There are two common types of crown moldings and one type of cove molding: 52/38" wall angle crown molding, 45" wall angle crown molding and 45" wall angle cove molding. See illustrations bel[...]

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    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 surface of the saw base as indi- cated in the table (B). Table (AI For inside corner For outside corner Bevel angle 52/38O type I 45O type Molding position in Fig. (AI 0 0 0 - @I __ 33.90 30° Molding in Fig. [...]

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    7. Cutting aluminum extrusion When securing aluminum extrusions, use spacer blocks or pieces of scrap as shown in the figure to prevent deformation of the aluminum. Use a cutting lubricant on the blade teeth when cutting the aluminum extrusion to prevent build-up of the aluminum mate- rial on the blade. Guide n Vertical vise fe Aluminum extrusion S[...]

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    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 21 mm (13/16") 9. Cutting repetitive lengths When cutting several pieces of stock to the same length, ranging from 305 mm (12") to 440 mm (17-5/16"), use of the set plate (optional acc[...]

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    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. Secure the slide pole after pulling the carriage to- ward you fully. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by hooking the chain to the screw on the motor hous, ing. Carry the tool by[...]

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    MAINTENANCE CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. WARNING: Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Adjusting the cutting angle -) This tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory, but rough handling may have[...]

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    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 rear of the tool. Turn the hex bolt (A) on the turn base two or three revolutions counterclockwise to tilt the blade to the right. Lower the handle fully and carefully square the side of the blade with top s[...]

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    ii) 45" bevel angle Adjust the 45" bevle angle only after performing 0" bevel angle adjustment. To adjust left 45" bevel angle, loosen the lever and tilt the blade 45" to the left. Make sure that the pointer on the arm points to 45" on the bevel scale on the arm. If the pointer does not point to 45". turn the hex [...]

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    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. After use After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the tool with a cloth or the like. Keep the safety cover clean according to the directions in the previously covered "Safety cover". Lubricate t[...]

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    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The accessories listed in this manual are available at an extra cost from your Maklta distributor or Makita factory service center. Service centers are listed on the warranty card packed with your tool. CAUTION : These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of [...]

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    Oci -25- 93 US 305 mm (12") '1 SLIDE COMPOUND SAW Model LS1211 27[...]

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    . Note: The switch, noise suppressor and other part configurations may differ from country to country. h 7R[...]

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    MODEL LS1211 'iM 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 27 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 39 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 71 73 14 75 76 77 78 79 81 82 a3 io 1n 30 3n 40 48 70 no - 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 2 2 1 1 [...]

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    r 1 MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy . ivrry Mnkita tool is thoroue inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be rrre ol delccts from wor anshrp and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, frei[...]