ENGLISH (Original instructions) INSTRUCTION MANUAL Slide Compound Saw LS1013 LS1013F LS1013L LS1013FL 001529 DOUBLE INSULATION WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Model LS1013 /LS1013F/ LS1013L/LS1013FL Blade diameter 250 mm - 260 mm Hole diameter For all countries other than European countries 25 mm and 25.4 mm For European countries 30 mm Max.
ENA001-2 Standard and can, therefore, also be used from sockets without earth wire. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENG102-3 WARNING! When using electric tools, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Read all these instructions before operating this product and save these instructions.
13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. ENB034-3 operate the tool. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubrication and changing accessories. Inspect tool cord periodically and if damaged have it repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace, if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 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. Wait until the blade attains full speed before cutting. Stop operation immediately if you notice anything abnormal. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the on position. Be alert at all times, especially during repetitive, monotonous operations.
GUARD OR THE SPRING WHICH ATTACHES TO THE GUARD. In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain the blade guard in good condition. Any irregular operation of the blade guard should be corrected immediately. Check to assure spring loaded return action of guard. NEVER USE THE TOOL IF THE BLADE GUARD OR SPRING ARE DAMAGED, FAULTY OR REMOVED. DOING SO IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
at the desired position when lowering the handle fully. 1. Adjusting bolt 2. Turn base 1 Adjusting the miter angle 1. Lock lever 2. Grip 3. Pointer 4. Miter scale 2 1 001539 2 1. Top surface of turn base 2. Periphery of blade 3. Guide fence 2 1 3 001541 Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the turn base while pressing down the lock lever.
• • • 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. When changing bevel angles, be sure to position the kerf boards appropriately as explained in the "Positioning kerf boards" section. • • Switch action CAUTION: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released.
Aligning the laser line NOTE: • Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of light, or it may lower the illumination. A B Laser beam action For model LS1013L,LS1013FL only 1. Switch for laser 006341 Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of the blade according to the applications of cutting. Refer to explanation titled "Laser beam action" regarding its shifting method.
Installing or removing saw blade securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock. CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing the blade. • 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 an injury. Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the stopper pin. 2 1 4 1. Blade case 2. Arrow 3.
NOTE: • If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this tool, more efficient and cleaner operations can be performed. 1. Center cover 2. Hex bolt 3. Socket wrench 4. Blade guard 1 2 • 4 3 CAUTION: Empty the dust box before collected sawdust level reaches the cylinder part. 001532 1 1. Cylinder part 2. Dust box 3. Sawdust 1 1. Cylinder part 2. Dust box Dust bag (accessory) 2 1. Dust nozzle 2. Dust bag 3.
1 1. Support 2. Turn base 2 The sub-fence R can be installed on the right side of the guide fence. Insert the rods of the sub-fence R into the holes in the guide fence. Tighten the screws which come with the sub-fence R to secure the sub-fence R. • 001549 Sub-fence CAUTION: When performing right bevel cuts, never use the sub-fence R. It will contact the blade or a part of the tool, causing possible serious injury to the operator. Vertical vise 1. Sub-fence 1 2 3 1 1. Vise arm 2. Vise rod 3.
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 base is to be turned. • 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. Kerf block (optional accessory) 1 1. Screw 2. Kerf block 3.
• • 1. force as is necessary for smooth cutting and without significant decrease in blade speed. 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. During a slide cut, gently push the carriage toward the guide fence without stopping.
6. 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 HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP before returning the blade to its fully elevated position. Cutting aluminum extrusion 1 2 3 CAUTION: Always be sure that the blade will move down to bevel direction during a bevel cut. Keep hands out of path of saw blade.
figure. Then remove the workpiece material between 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 control and injury may result. • • 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.
1 1. Screw 2. Miter scale 3. Pointer 1 1. Triangular rule 2. Saw blade 3. Top surface of turn base 2 3 2 3 001568 2. 001571 Bevel angle (1) 0° bevel angle Make sure that the two pointers on the arm point to each 0° on the bevel scale on the arm holder. If they do not point to 0°, loosen the screws which secure the pointers and adjust them so that they will point to 0°. 1. Arm 2. Lever 3. Hex bolt 1 2 1 2 3 1. Bevel scale 2. Screws 3.
Adjusting for smooth beveling action 1 2 When adjusting the laser line appears on the left side of the saw blade 1. Arm 2. Hex lock nut 1 006345 When adjusting the laser line appears on the right side of the saw blade Adjusting the position of laser line For model LS1013L,LS1013FL only 2 1. Workpiece 2. Cutting line 3. Holder 1 1 2 3 1. Vertical vise 2. Holder 1 3 1. Screw to change the movable range of the adjusting screw 2. Saw blade 3.
To shift the laser line movable range further away from the side surface of blade, turn the two screws counterclockwise after loosening the adjusting screw. Turn these two screws clockwise to shift it closer to the side surface of the blade after loosening the adjusting screw. Refer to the section titled "Laser line action" and adjust the adjusting screw so that the cutting line on your workpiece is aligned with the laser line.
2 1 1. Brush holder cap 2. Screwdriver 001576 After use After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the tool with a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guard clean according to the directions in the previously covered section titled "Blade guard". Lubricate the sliding portions with machine oil to prevent rust. • When storing the tool, pull the carriage toward you fully so that the slide pole is thoroughly inserted into the turn base.
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