Makita LS1040 Instruction Manual

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11 ENGLISHSecuring workpieceWARNING:• It is extremely important to always secure theworkpiece properly and tightly with the vise.Failure to do so can cause the tool to be dam-aged and/or the workpiece to be destroyed.PERSONAL INJURY MAY ALSO RESULT. Also,after a cutting operation, DO NOT raise theblade until the blade has come to a completestop.CAUTION:• When cutting long workpieces, use supportsthat are as high as the top surface level of theturn base. Do not rely solely on the vertical viseand/or horizontal vise to secure the workpiece.Thin material tends to sag. Support workpieceover its entire length to avoid blade pinch andpossible KICKBACK.1 2► 1. Support 2. Turn baseSub-fence1► 1. Sub-fenceThis tool is equipped with the sub-fence which shouldordinarily be positioned as shown in the figure.However, when performing left bevel cuts, set it to theleft position as shown in the figure.CAUTION:• When performing left bevel cuts, flip the fenceover to the left position as shown in the figure.Otherwise, it will contact the blade or a part ofthe tool, causing possible serious injury to theoperator.1► 1. Sub-fenceVertical vise123645 7► 1. Vise arm 2. Vise rod 3. Guide fence 4. Holder5. Holder assembly 6. Vise knob 7. ScrewThe vertical vise can be installed in two positions oneither the left or right side of the guide fence or theholder assembly (optional accessory). Insert the viserod into the hole in the guide fence or the holder assem-bly and tighten the screw to secure the vise rod.Position the vise arm according to the thickness andshape of the workpiece and secure the vise arm bytightening the screw. If the screw to secure the vise armcontacts the guide fence, install the screw on the oppo-site side of vise arm. Make sure that no part of the toolcontacts the vise when lowering the handle all the way.If some part contacts the vise, re-position the vise.Press the workpiece flat against the guide fence and theturn base. Position the workpiece at the desired cuttingposition and secure it firmly by tightening the vise knob.CAUTION:• The workpiece must be secured firmly againstthe turn base and guide fence with the viseduring all operations.

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