Makita LS1211 User manual

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

SPECIFICATIONS
Blade diameter .............................................................................................................. 305 mm 11 2")
Arbor diameter .............................................................................................................. 25.4 mm 11")
Max cutting capacities 1H x W)
Left and right 45O
Bevel angle Left
45" Right 45"
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Miter angle
21 mm 113/16"1
. 65 mm x 230 mm
12-9/16" x 9-1/16',)
57
mm x 290 mm
12-1/4" x 11-7/16")
48
mm x 310 mm
11-7/8" x 12-3/16")
00
. 65 mm x 162 mm
12-9/16'' X 6-3/8"1
57 mm x 205 mm
(2-1/4" x 8-1/16',)
Left and right 45O
48
mm x 219 mm
1 .11-7/8" x 8-5/8")
49 mm x 230 mm
*11-15/16" x 9-1/16',)
40
mm x 290 mm
11-9/16" x 11-7/16")
31
mm x 310 mm
11-1/4" x 12-3/16")
49
mm x 162 mm
40 mm x 205 mm
11-9/16" x 8-1/16',)
31
mm x 219 mm
11-1/4" x 8-5/8")
11-15/16" x 6-3/8"1
[Note)
mark indicates that a wood facing with the following thickness is used.
Miter angle I Thickness of wood facing
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I 30 mm 11-3/16',)
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00
.120 mm x 230 mm
14-3/4" x 9-1/16',)
107
mm x 290 mm
14-3/16" x 11-7/16")
94
mm x 310 mm
13-11/16" x 12-3/16")
.120
mm x 162 mm
(4-3/4" x 6-3/8"1
107
mm x 205 mm
94 mm x 219 mm
13-11/16" x 8-5/8")
14-3/16"
x 8-1/16")
-120mmx 115mm
(4-3/4"
x 4-112")
107
mm x 145 mm
14-3/16' x 5-11/16',)
94
mm x 155 mm
13-11/16" x 6-118"l
No load speed (RPMl ................................................................................................................ 4,000
Dimensions (L x W x HI ..............................
140-15/16" x 23-13/16" x 24-7/16,')
Net weight .......................
Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.
WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
.._. 1,040 mm x 605 mm x 620 mm
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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 working order.
3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning
it on.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
5. DON’T USEINDANGEROUSENVIRONMENT.Don’t usepowertools in damp
or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
Don’t use tool
in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work
area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by
removing starter keys.
8. DON‘T FORCETOOL. It willdo thejob betterand safer at the rate for which
it was designed.
9. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it
was not designed.
IO. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Wear no loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught
in moving parts. Nonslip
footwear isrecommended. Wear protective hair covering tocontain long hair.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting
operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses,
they are NOT safety glasses.
12. SECUREWORK. Use clamps or a vise toholdwork when practical. It’s safer
than using your hand and
it frees both hands to operate tool.
13. DON‘T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and
safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changingacces-
sories.
15. DISCONNECTTOOLS before servicing, when changingaccessories such as
blades,
bits, cutters, andthe like.
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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 nameplate ampere rating.
If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavierthe cord.
TABLE 1
MINIMUMGAUGE FOR CORD SETS
Total Length of Cord in Feet
0- 6
6
- 10
10
- 12
12
- 16
I 0 - 25 I 26 - 50 I 51 - 100 I 101 - 150
18 16 14
18 16
16 16 14 12
14 12 Not Recommended
:t I 12
Ampere Rating
More Not MOW
Than Than
AWG
VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connectingthe tool to a power source (receptacle,
outlet, etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the
nameplate of the tool. A power source with voltage greater than that specified
for the tool can result in SERIOUS INJURY tothe user
- as well as damage to
the tool. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power source with
voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.

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 todamage the arbor, flanges (especially the installing surface)
- 7. Make sure that the turn base is properly secured so it will not move during
8. For your safety, remove the chips, small pieces, etc. fromthetable top before
9. Avoid cutting nails. Inspectfor and removeall nails from the workpiece before
Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately.
or bolt. Damage to these parts could result
in blade breakage.
operation.
operation.
operation.
IO. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the switch is turned on.
1 1. Be sure that the blade does not contact the turn base in the lowest position.
12. Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw moves up or down slightly
during start-up and stopping.
13. Do not perform any operation freehand. The workpiece must be secured
firmly against the turn base and guide fence with the vise during all
operations. Never use your hand to secure the workpiece.
14. Keep hands out of pathof saw blade. Avoid contact withany coasting blade.
It can still cause severe injury.
15. Never reach around saw blade.
16. Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is
turned on.
17. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let it run for a while. Watch
for vibration or wobbling that could indicate poor installation or a poorly
balanced blade.
18. Wait until the blade attains full speed before cutting.
19. Stop operation immediately if you notice anything abnormal.
20. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the on position.
21. Shut off power and wait for saw blade to stop before servicing or adjusting
tool.
22. Be alert at all times, especially during repetitive, monotonous operations.
Don't belulled intoa false sense of security. Blades are extremely unforgiving.
23. Always use accessories recommended in this manual. Use of improper
accessories such as abrasive wheels may cause an injury.
24. Don't abuse cord. Never yank cordtodisconnect it from the receptacle. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, water and sharp edges.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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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.
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Wrench holder
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I Chain
This tool should be boltedwith two bolts to a
level and stable surface using the bolt holes
providedinthe tool’s base. This will help pre-
vent tipping andpossibleinjury.
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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 socket wrench to loosen the
hex bolt by turning it clockwise.Then re-
move the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
To install the blade, mount it carefully
onto the spindle, making sure that the
direction of the arrow on the surface of the
blade matches the direction of the arrow
on the blade
case.
Socket wrenc
Hex bolt (left-handed)
Socket wrench
\-Outer flange rSpindle
Ring
Inner flange
Saw blade
I-- Hex bolt (left-handed)
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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 movesproperly.
I /-Safety cover
I -Socket wrench
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install or remove the blade. Failure to do
so may result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt. This could cause
serious injury to operator or others inthe general vicinity of the tool.
Safety cover
When lowering the handle, the safety cover
rises automatically. The cover returns to
its
original position when the cut is complet d
and the handle
is raised. NEVER DEFE&T
OR REMOVE THE SAFETY COVER. In
the interest
of your personalsafety, always
maintainthe safetycover ingoodcondition.
Any irregular operation of the safety cover
should be corrected immediately. NEVER
USE THE TOOL WITH A FAULTY
SAFETY COVER. If the see-throughsafety
cover becomes dirty, or sawdust adheres to
it in sucha way that the bladeand/or work-
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piece is no longer easily visible, unplug the saw and clean the cover carefully with a damp
cloth.
Do not use solventsor any petroleum-basedcleanerson the plastic cover.
Dust bag
To attach the dust bag,
fit it intothe elbow.
When the dust bag
is about half full, re-
move the dust bag from the tool and pull
the fastener out. Empty the dust bag by
tapping
it lightly to remove as much dust
as possible.
NOTE
:
If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, more efficient and cleaner operations can be
performed.
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Positioning kerf boards
This tool is provided with kerf boardsin the turn base. The kerf boardsare 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. Loosenthe
all screws
(2 each on left and right) which secure the
kerf boards. Retighten them to the extent
that the kerf boardscan be easily moved by
hand. Loosen the clamp screw on the arm.
Pull the carriage toward
you fully and
lower the handle
fully. Adjust the kerf
boards
so that the kerf boards just contact
the sides of blade teeth slightly. Tighten
the front screws (do not tighten firmly).
Push the carriage toward the guide fence
fully and adjust the kerf boards
so that the
kerf boards just contact the sides of blade teeth slightly. Tighten the rear screws (do not
tighten firmly). After adjusting the kerf boards,tighten the
all screws securely.
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Kerf board
Left
bevel cut Straight cut Right bevel cut
CAUTION:
After changingthe bevel angle, always readjust the kerf boards
as describedabove.
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Maintainingmaximum cuttingcapacity
This tool
IS factory adjustedto providedthe 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. Use the socket wrench to turn the adjustingbolt until the periphery of the
blade extends slightly below the top surface of the turn base at the point where the front
face of the guide fence meets the top surface of the turn base. With the tool unplugged,
rotate the blade by hand while holding the handle
all the way down to be sure that the
Periphery
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blade does not contact any part of the lower base. Re-adjustslightly, if necessary.
To surface
of turn base of turn base Guide fence
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CAUTION :
After installing a new blade, always be sure that the blade does not contact any Part of
the lower base when the handle
is lowered completely.
Positioning
for adjusting the miter angle
The turn base turns up to
60” to the left
and right. Loosen the grip and turn the
turn base to the positionwhere the pointer
points to the desired angle on the miter
scale.Then, tighten the grip firmly to secure
turn base.
-Miter scale
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CAUTION :
When turning the turn base, be sure to rasie the handle fully.
After changing the miter angle, always secure the turn base by tightening the grip firmly.
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Positioning for adjustingthe bevelangle
The saw blade
tilts up to 45" to the left
and right.
To adjust the bevelangle, 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, press the release
buttonafter tilting the saw blade slightly to
the left. While pressing the release button,
tilt the saw blade to the right until the
pointer points to the desired angle. Then
tighten the lever firmly to secure the arm.
i-f- Tighten
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CAUTION :
*When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raisethe handle fully.
*After changingthe bevel angle, always secure the arm bytightening the lever.
*When changing bevel angles, be sure to position the kerf boards appropriately as
explainedinthe "Positioning kerfboards" section.
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Securingworkpiece
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 NOTraise 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). Insert the
vise rod
into the hole inthe guide fence or holder
assembly and tighten
the screw to secure
the vise rod. (Note: When using the
holder assembly, install
it on the holder
(optional accessory)
as shown in the
figure.) Position the vise arm according
to the thickness and shape of the work-
piece and secure the
vise arm by tighten-
ing the screw. Make sure that
no part of
Holder w Hkr assembly
the tool contacts the vise when lowering th. handle fully or when pulling or pushing
the carriage. If some part contacts the
vise, re-positionthe vise. Press the workpiece flat
against the guide fence and the turn base. Position theworkpiece
at the desired cutting
position and secure
it firmly by tightening the clamp screw of the vise. The maximum
thicknessof workpieces which can be secured by the vertical
vise is 120 mm (4-3/4").
CAUTION :
The workpiece must alwaysbe secured firmly against the turn base and guide fencewith
the
vise during all operations.
2. Horizontal vise (optionalacccssory)
The horizontal vise can be installed in
two positions
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
flipping the vise nut to the left, the vise
is released, and rapidly moves in and out.
To grip workpieces, push the
vise knob
forward until the
vise plate contacts the
workDiece and fliD the
vise nirt to the
right.' Then turn the
vise knob clockwise to secure the workpiece. The maximumwidth
of workpieces which can be securedby the horizontal
vise is 200 mm (7-7/8").
CAUTION :
Always set the vise nut to the right fully when securing the workpiece. Failureto do so
may result in insufficient securing of the workpiece. This could cause the workpiece to
be thrown, cause damage to the bladeor cause the dangerous
loss of control of the tool.
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3. Holdersand holderassembly (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
tightenthe screwsfirmly 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.
When securingwide workpieces
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- Holder assembly
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Switchaction
To prevent the trigger from being acciden-
tallyactuated,
a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, press in the lock-offbut-
ton and pull the trigger
at the same time.
Release the trigger to stop.
When installing the vertical
vise on the holder assembly
-Vertical vise
-Holder assembly
Lock-off button
Trigger switch
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CAUTION :
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the trigger switch actuates properly
.When not using the tool, remove the lock-off button and store
it in a secure place. This
*Do not pull the trigger hard without pressing in the lock-off button. This can cause
and returns tothe
"OFF" positionwhen released.
preventsunauthorized operation.
breakageof the switch.
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Operation
CAUTION
:
.Make sure the blade is not contactingthe workpiece, etc. beforethe 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
theworkpiece and the precisionof the cut will be impaired.
During a slide cut, gently push the carriage toward the guide fence without stopping. If
the carriage movement
is stopped during the cut, a mark will be left in the workpieceand
the precisionof the cut will be impaired.
1. Press cutting(cutting small workpieces)
Workpieces up to 94 mm (3-11/16") high and 130 mm
(5-1/8") wide or 107 mm
(4-3/16") highand 110 mm (4-5/16") wide can be cut in the following way.
Push the carriage toward the guide
fence fully and tighten the clampscrew
on the arm to secure the carriage inthe
"back" position. Secure the workpiece
with
a vise. Switch on the tool and wait
until the blade attainsfull speed before
lowering gently into the cut. When the
cut
is completed, switch off the tool
and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS
COME
TO A COMPLETE STOP be-
fore returning the blade to
its fully
e I eva ted position.
Lower gently
CAUTION:
Firmly tighten the clamp screw on the arm
so that the carriage will not move during
operation. Insufficient tightening may cause unexpected kickback of the blade. Possible
serious injury may result.
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2. Slide (push)cutting (cuttingwide workpieces)
Workpieces up to 94 mm(3-11/16") 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 inthe followingway.
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. Then
gently lower
the handle to the fully
lowered position and PUSH THE
CARRIAGE TOWARD THE GUIDE
FENCE TO CUT THE WORKPIECE.
When
the cut is completed, switch off
the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE
BLADE HASCOME TO A COMPLETE
STOP before returning the blade to
its
fully elevatedposition.
Holder assembly
(Optional accessory)
CAUTION:
Whenever performing the slide cut, FIRST PULL THE CARRIAGE TOWARD YOU
FULLY and press down the handle to the fully lowered position, then PUSH THE
CARRIAGE TOWARD THE GUIDE FENCE.
If you perform the slide cut without
pulling
the carriage fully or if you perform the slide cut toward your direction, the
blade may kick back unexpectedly with
the potentialto cause serious injury.
3. Miter cutting
4. Bevel cut
Refer tothe previously covered "Positioning for adjusting the miter angle".
Left and right 0" - 45" bevel cuts can be performed. At a left 45" bevel angle, work-
pieces up to
48 mm(1-7/8") high and 310 mm (12-3/16") wide or 57 mm(2-1/4")
high and 290 mm(11-7/16") wide can be cut. At
a right 45" bevel angle, workpieces
up to 31 mm(1-1/4") high and 310 mm (12-3/16") wide or 40 mm(1-9/16") high and
290 mm(11-7/16") wide can be cut.
Loosen the lever and tilt the saw blade to set the bevel angle. Be sure to re-tighten the
lever firmly to secure the selected bevel angle safely. Secure the worktiece with
a vise.
Switch on the tool and wait until the
blade attains full speed. Then gently
lower the handle to the fully lowered
position while applying pressure in
parallel with the blade and PUSH THE
CARRIAGE TOWARD THE GUIDE
FENCE TO CUT THE WORKPIECE.
When the cut
is completed, switch off
the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE
BLADE HASCOME
TO A COMPLETE
STOP before returning the blade to
its
fully elevated position.
Apply pressure in
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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 cometo
a complete stop.
When pressingdown the handle, apply pressure in parallel with the blade. If a force is
applied perpendicularly to the turn base or if the pressure direction is changed during
a cut, the precisionof the cut will be impaired.
5. Compoundcutting
Compound cutting
is the process in which a bevel angle is made at the same time in
which
a miter angle is being cut on a workpiece. Compoundcutting can be performed
at angle shown in the table below.
Left and right 45O
Bevel angle
I Miter angle
Left and right
0' - 45'
Left and right 0" - 30°
Left and right 35"
1
Left and right Oo - 55'
Left and right Oa - 60'
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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 illustrationsbelow.
Cei II ing
Ceilling
52/38" type
crown molding 45" type
crown molding 45" type
cove molding
.There are crown and cove molding joints which are made to
frt "Inside" 90" corners
( @ and @ In Fig. A) and "Outside" 90" corners (0 and @ in Fig A)
38" or 45"
w
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inside corner Outside corner
Fig. U
inside corner
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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 inthe 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
-
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33.90 30°
Molding
in Fig. (AI
Miter angle
Molding edge against guide fence Finished piece
Left 31.6O Left 35.3"
-
For outside corner
a
Right 31.6O 1 Right 35.3"
Finished piece will be on the
Right side of blade.
Ceiling contact edge should be
against guide fence.
Ceiling contact edge should be
against guide fence. Finished piece will be on the
Left side of blade.
For inside corner
0
m
Wall contact edge should be
against guide fence.

7. Cuttingaluminum 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-upof the aluminum mate-
rialon the blade.
Guide
n Vertical vise
fe
Aluminum extrusion Spacer blocks
Horizontal
vise
I Spacer black
CAUTION:
Never attempt to cut thick or round aluminum extrusions. Thick aluminum extrusions
may come loose during the cutting operation and round aluminum extrusions are very
difficult to be secured firmly and safely with this tool.
8. Wood facing
When cutting workpieces from 107 mm (4-3/16") to
120 mm(4-3/4") high, use a wood
facing attached to the face of the guide fence to prevent
a portion of the workpiece
near
the guide fence from being left uncut. Attach a straight wood board of even thick
ness to the guide fence using the holes inthe guide fence and screws. The screws should
be installed
so that their heads remain beneath the surface of the wood facing. See the
figure below concerning
the dimensions for a suggestedwood facing.
NOTE
:
When using a wood facing, the max. cutting width will be reduced by the thickness of
the wood facing.
Over 600 mm 123 518"l
Over 15 mm 1518"l
C
(39/16") 14-15116") I4 15/16) 139116"l
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Miter angle
0"
Leftand rioht 45"
Leftand 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 (optionalaccessory) will facili-
tate more efficient operation. Installthe
set plate on the holder (optional acces-
sory) as shown in the figure. Align the
cutting line on your workpiece with
either the left or right side of the groove
in the kerf board, and while holding the
workpiece from moving, move the set
plate flush against the end of the workpiece. Then secure the
set plate with the screw.
When the
set plate is not used, loosenthe screw and turn the set plateout of the way.
10. Groovecutting
A dado type cut can be made by proceeding
as follows:
Adjust the lower limit position of the blade usingthe adjustingscrew on the stopper arm
to limit the cutting depth of the blade.
To adjust it, rotate the stopper arm to the posi-
tion shown in the figure. Adjust the adjusting screw
so that the blade stops at the de-
sired positionwhen loweringthe handle fully. After adjustingthe lower limit position of
the blade, cut parallel grooves across the width of the workpiece using
a slide (push)cut
as shown in the figure. Then removethe workpiece materialbetween the grooves with a
chisel. Do not attempt to perform this type of cut using wide (thick) blades or with a
dado blade. Possible loss of controland injury may result.
Adjusting screw
k -Stopper arm
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t