Slide Compound Saw 305 mm (12”) MODEL L S l 2 1 l Equipped with Electric Brake INSTRUCTION MANUAL DOUBLE INSULATION
SPECIFICATIONS Blade diameter .............................................................................................................. 305 mm 112") Arbor diameter .............................................................................................................. 25.4 mm 11") Max cutting capacities 1H x W ) Bevel angle Left 45" 00 I Right 45" 00 65 mm x 230 mm 12-9/16" x 9-1/16',) 49 mm x 230 mm *11-15/16" x 9-1/16',) .
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 t o it. 2. KEEP GUARDS I N PLACE and in working order. 3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS A N D WRENCHES.
16. EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is i n good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product w i l l 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 nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES 1. Wear eye protection. 2. Do n o t operate saw without guards in place. 3. Don't use the t o o l i n the presence of flammable liquids or gases. - 4. Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately. 5. Use only flanges specified for this tool. 6. Be careful not t o damage the arbor, flanges (especially the installing surface) or bolt. Damage t o these parts could result in blade breakage. 7.
Socket wrench Store the socket wrench in the wrench holder a t the rear of the tool after using it. Wrench holder 1 Bench mounting saw , When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the lowered position. Release the handle from the lowered position by lowering it slightly and removing the chain from the screw on the motor housing. I I I This tool should be bolted with two bolts to a level and stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool’s base.
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. Socket wrenc Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt by turning it clockwise. Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt securely by turning it counterclockwise 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 properly. I I /-Safety -Socket cover wrench CAUTION: Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install or remove the blade.
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 a l l screws (2 each on left and right) which secure the kerf boards. Retighten them t o the extent that the kerf boards can be easily moved by hand. Loosen the clamp screw on the arm. Pull the carriage toward you fully and lower the handle fully.
Maintaining maximum cutting capacity This tool I S 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 completely.
Positioning for adjusting the bevel angle The saw blade t i l t s up t o 45" t o the left and right. To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever a t the rear of the tool. For left bevel cutting, tilt the saw blade t o the left until the pointer points t o the desired angle. Then tighten the lever firmly t o secure the arm. For right bevel cutting, press the release button after tilting the saw blade slightly t o the left.
Securing workpiece WARNING: It i s 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 destroyed. 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. Vertical vise The vertical vise can be installed in two positions on either the left or right side of the guide fence, or holder assembly (optional accessory).
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 with the top surface of the turn base for accurate cuts and to prevent dangerous loss of control of the tuol.
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 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.
2. Slide (push) cutting (cutting wide workpieces) Workpieces up t o 94 mm (3-11/16") high and 310 mm (12-3/16") wide or 107 m m (4-3/16") high and 290 mm (11-7/16") 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 toward you fully. Switch on the tool and wait until the blade attains full speed.
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 t o be scattered around which is dangerous. The blade should be raised ONLY after the blade has come to a complete stop. When pressing down the handle, apply pressure in parallel with the blade.
+ 6. Cutting crown and cove moldings .Crown and cove moldings can be cut on a compound miter saw with the moldings laid f l a t 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 below. Ceilling Cei IIing 45" type crown molding 52/38" type crown molding 45" type cove molding .
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 indicated in the table (B). Table ( A I Molding position in Fig. (AI For inside corner Miter angle Bevel angle 52/38O type I 45O type 0 __ 0 33.90 30° Left 31.6O Left 35.3" 0 For outside corner @I Molding Molding edge against guide fence in Fig. ( A I Ceiling contact edge should be against guide fence.
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 material on the blade. Aluminum extrusion n Spacer blocks Vertical vise Guide fe Horizontal vise I Spacer black CAUTION: Never attempt to cut thick or round aluminum extrusions.
Miter angle Thickness of wood facing 0" Over 30 mm ( 1-3/16") Over 21 mm (13/16") Left and rioht 45" Left and right 60" I Over 1 5 mm ( 9 / 1 6 " ) 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 accessory) will facilitate more efficient operation. Install the set plate on the holder (optional accessory) as shown in the figure.
Carrying tool Make sure that the tool isunplugged. Secure the blade a t 0" bevel angle and the turn base a t 60" miter angle to the right. Secure the slide pole after pulling the carriage toward 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 holding both sides of the tool base as shown in the figure. If you remove the holders, dust bag, vise, tec., you can carry the tool more easily.
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 affected the alignment.
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 a t 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 surface of the turn base using the triangular rule, try-square, etc. by turning the hex bolt (A) clockwise. Then tighten the lever securely.
i i ) 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" t o 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 bolt (€3)on the side of the turn base until the pointer points to 45". To adjusr right 45" bevel angle, perform the same procedure described above.
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 t o the directions in the previously covered "Safety cover". Lubricate the sliding portions with machine oil to prevent rust.
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 f o r use w i t h your Makita t o o l specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories o r attachments might present a risk o f injury t o persons.
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. Note: The switch, noise suppressor and other part configurations may differ from country to country.
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r 1 MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy . i v r r y Mnkita tool is t h o r o u e inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted t o 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, freight prepaid. t o one of Makita’s Factory or Authorized Service Centers.
