Makita LF1000 Betriebsanleitung Seite 20

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. Always do this with
the tool unplugged.
This tool can be used with or without the lower limit by
shifting the lower limit stopper as shown in the figure.
(Fig. 8)
To use the tool without the lower limit, turn the stopper
end counterclockwise. Use in this position is proper to cut
a wide and thin workpiece.
To use the tool with the lower limit, move the stopper end
clockwise. Use in this position is proper to cut a thick
workpiece.
Adjusting the miter angle (Fig. 9 & 10)
Loosen the clamping screw on the guide fence by turning
counterclockwise. Turn the turn table by handle. When
you have moved the handle to the position where the
pointer points to the desired angle on the miter scale,
securely tighten the clamping screw clockwise.
CAUTION:
• When turning the turn table, be sure to raise the handle
fully.
• After changing the miter angle, always secure the turn
table by tightening the clamping screw firmly.
Adjusting the bevel angle (Fig. 11 & 12)
In the miter saw mode
To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of
the tool counterclockwise.
Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade until the
pointer points to the desired angle on the bevel scale.
Then tighten the lever clockwise firmly to secure the arm.
CAUTION:
• When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the handle
fully.
• After changing the bevel angle, always secure the arm
by tightening the lever clockwise.
In the table saw mode (Fig. 13)
To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever under the
table at the front of the tool counterclockwise.
Move the depth adjusting knob to the left to tilt the saw
blade until the pointer points to the desired angle on the
bevel scale. Then tighten the lever clockwise firmly to
secure the arm.
Switch action (Fig. 14)
Switch for the miter saw mode
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that
the switch lever actuates properly and returns to the
"OFF" position when released.
• When not using the tool, remove the lock-off button and
store it in a secure place. This prevents unauthorized
operation.
• Do not pull the switch lever hard without pressing in the
lock-off button. This can cause switch breakage.
To prevent the switch lever from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
push the lock lever to the left, press in the lock-off button
and then pull the switch lever. Release the switch lever to
stop.
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Switch for the table saw mode
CAUTION:
• Before operation, make sure that the tool is turned on
and off.
To start the tool, press the ON ( I ) button. To stop it,
O
press the OFF ( ) button.
Adjusting the depth of cut (Fig. 15)
The depth of cut can be adjusted by turning the cutting
depth adjusting knob. Turn the cutting depth adjusting
knob clockwise to raise the blade or counterclockwise to
lower it.
WARNING:
• Use a shallow depth setting when cutting thin materials
in order to obtain a cleaner cut.
CAUTION:
• The stopper pin cannot be turned with the tool head at
fully lowered position. At this time, turn the knob coun-
terclockwise slightly and the stopper pin can be
released. (Fig. 16)
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Socket wrench storage (Fig. 17)
The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure.
When using the socket wrench, pull it out of the wrench
holder. After using the socket wrench, return it to the
wrench holder.
Table height two-way set up
The table height can be set up in two ways, high or low
table.
WARNING:
• Before falling down the tool backwards, always set the
tool in the miter saw mode and lock the tool head in the
lowest position.
1. High table set up (Fig. 18)
To set up the tool with high table, proceed as follows.
(1) Fall down the tool carefully BACKWARDS without
fail while holding it with both hands.
(2) Turn the hook in the direction of arrow in the figure to
unbundle the feet. Open the table feet on one side
and push the bottom bar of the feet forward fully to
be locked by itself. Take the same procedure for the
feet on the opposite side. Make sure that the feet at
both sides are completely locked.
WARNING:
• Make sure that the stopper hooks are perfectly posi-
tioned in the groove of the bracket.
(3) Return the tool to the upright position.
2. Low table set up (Fig. 19)
The feet can be folded as shown in the figure. To fold
down the tool, do as follows.
(1) Fall down the tool carefully BACKWARDS without
fail while holding it with both hands.
(2) Pull up first the stopper at the joint of left feet toward
yourself to unlock it
(3) Take the same steps for the opposite feet as above.
(4) Use a hook to bundle these feet.
(5) Return the tool to the upright position.