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Compound Miter Saw 305 mm (12”) MODEL LS1220 Equipped wlth Electric Brake INSTRUCTION MANUAL I DOUBLE 111 IMSULATION

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 c

Maintaining maximum cutting capacity ' Unplug the tool before any adjustment is attempted. This tool is factory adjusted to provide the max. cutt

Positioning for adjusting the bevel angle The saw blade tilts up to 45" to the left. To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of t

2. Horizontal vise (optional accessory) The horizontal vise can be installed in two positions on either the left or right side of the base. Wh

Operation CAUTION: *Before use, be sure to release the handle from the lowered position by pulling the stop- per pin. *Make sure the blade is not cont

*Loosen the lever and tilt the Saw blade to set the bevel angle. Be sure to retighten the lever firmly to secure the selected bevel angle

3. Compound cutting Compound cutting can be performed at angles shown in the table below. Bevel angle 1 Miter angle 45O I Left and right 0' - 45

Position Bevel angle in Fig (A) 52/38" type 45" type 0 @ Left 33 90 Left 30" 0 @ For inside corner - For outside corner ~ Miter angle

5. Cutting aluminum extrusion When securing aluminum extrusions, use spacer blocks or pieces of scrap as shown in the figure to prevent deforma- t

7. Cutting repetitive lengths When cutting several pieces of stock to the same length, ranging from 295 mm (11-5/8") to 440 mm (17-1/4")

SPECIFICAi'IONS 00 98 mm x 153 mm 63.5 mm x 203 mm (3-7/8" x 6") 00 (2-1/2" x 8") 45O (left and right) 98 mm x 107 mm 63.5

MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. WARN I N G : A

side of the blade with the top surface of the turn base using the triangular rule, try-square, etc. by turning the hex bolt (A) clockwise. Then

Replacing carbon brushes Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes

ACCESSORIES CAUTIO N : These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other a

Vertical vise (with screw) Part No. 192672-6 Horizontal vise Part No. 122470-4 24

0ct.-16-'97 US COMPOUND MITER SAW 305 mm (12") Model LS1220 25

125 @r .1 11 Note: The switch and other part configurations may differ from country to country. 26

MODEL LS1220 Oct -16-'97 US ~ 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 1

MAKKA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy f Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Compound Saw Save it for future reference GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (For All Tools) 1.

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

VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool to a power source (receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on

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, mono

Carrying tool When carrying the tool, lower the handle fully and press the stopper pin to lock the handle in the lowered position. Secure th

Press the shaft lock so that the blade can- not revolve and use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise.Then remove the hex bolt, outer fl

Dust bag I The use-of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean and dust collections easy. To attach the dust bag, fit the bags entry port o