Makita LS1040 Betriebsanleitung Seite 11

Securing workpiece
WARNING:
It is extremely important to always secure the work-
piece properly and tightly with the vise. Failure to do
so can cause the tool to be damaged and/or the
workpiece to be destroyed. PERSONAL INJURY MAY
ALSO RESULT. Also, after a cutting operation, DO
NOT raise the blade until the blade has come to a
complete stop.
1. Vertical vise (Fig. 23 & 27)
The vertical vise can be installed on the guide
fence or the holder assembly (optional acces-
sory). Insert the vise rod into the hole in the guide
fence or the holder assembly and tighten the
screw to secure the vise rod. Position the vise arm
according to the thickness and shape of the
workpiece and secure the vise arm by tightening
the screw. Press the workpiece flat against the
guide fence and the turn base. Position the work-
piece at the desired cutting position and secure it
firmly by tightening the clamp screw.
CAUTION:
The workpiece must be secured firmly against the
turn base and guide fence with the vise during all
operations.
If some part contacts the vise, re-position the vise
arm. Press the workpiece flat against the guide
fence and the turn base. Position the workpiece at
the desired cutting position and secure it firmly by
tightening the clamp screw of the vise.
CAUTION:
When cutting long workpieces, use supports that
are as high as the top surface level of the turn
base. (Fig. 24)
2. Horizontal vise (optional accessory)
(Fig. 25 & 26)
The horizontal vise can be installed on either the
left or right side of the base. When performing 15°
or greater miter cuts, install the horizontal vise on
the side opposite the direction in which the turn
table is to be turned. By turning the knob on the
vise counterclockwise, the screw is released and
the vise shaft can be moved rapidly in and out. By
turning the knob clockwise, the screw remains
secured. To grip workpieces, turn the knob gently
clockwise until the projection reaches its topmost
position, then fasten securely. If the knob is forced
in or pulled out while being turned clockwise, the
projection may stop at an angle. In this case, turn
the knob back counterclockwise until the screw is
released, before turning again gently clockwise.
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 horizontally. Install them
as shown in Fig. 27. Then tighten the screws
firmly to secure the holders and the holder assem-
bly. (Fig. 27)
When cutting long workpieces, use the holder-rod
assembly (optional accessory). It consists of two
holder assemblies and two rods 12. (Fig. 28)
CAUTION:
Always support long workpieces level with the top
surface of the turn base for accurate cuts and to
prevent dangerous loss of control of the tool.
Operation
CAUTION:
• Before use, be sure to release the handle from the
lowered position by pulling the stopper pin.
• Make sure the blade is not contacting the work-
piece, 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 or if lateral
force is applied, the blade will vibrate and leave a
mark (saw mark) in the workpiece and the precision
of the cut will be impaired.
When cutting with this tool, the thickness of the blade
is cut out of the workpiece as well. Therefore, your
cutting line should be on either the left or right side of
the groove in the kerf board. Switch on the tool and
wait until the blade attains full speed before lowering
gently into the cut. When the blade contacts the
workpiece, gradually bear down on the handle to
perform the cut. When the cut is completed, switch off
the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME
TO A COMPLETE STOP before returning the blade to
its fully elevated position. A thin piece of cut off
material could otherwise contact the coasting blade
and be thrown around dangerously. (Fig. 29)
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