Compound Miter Saw: Instruction Manual
Compound Miter Saw: Instruction Manual
Compound Miter Saw: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DOUBLE
INSULATION
Bevel angle
Miter angle
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90.5 mm x 9 5 mm
I 45O (left and right)
90.5 mm x 6 7 mm
(3-9/16" x 3-3/4") (3-9/16" x 2-5/8")
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69 mm x 130 mm 6 9 mm x 9 2 mm
(2-3/4" x 5-1/8") (2-3/4" x 3-5/8")
4 8 mm x 9 5 mm 4 8 mm x 67 mm
450 (1-7/8" x 3-3/4") ( 1-7/8" x 2-5/8")
(left) 3 5 mm x 130 mm 35 mm x 92 mm
(1-3/8" x 5-1 18") (1-3/8" x 3-5/8")
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 t o it.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking t o
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 USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp
or wet locations, or expose them t o 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 KID PROOF w i t h padlocks, master switches, or by
removing starter keys.
8. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was designed.
9. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment t o 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 is recommended. Wear protective hair covering t o contain 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.SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise t o hold work when practical. It's safer
than using your hand and it frees both hands t o 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 changing acces-
sories.
15.DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
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
an injury.
Safety cover
When lowering the handle, the safety
cover rises automatically. The cover returns
to its original position when the cut is com-
pleted and the handle is raised. NEVER
DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE SAFETY
COVER. In the interest of your personal
safety, always maintain the safety cover in
good condition. Any irregular operation of
the safety cover should be corrected imme-
diately. NEVER USE THE TOOL WITH A
FAULTY SAFETY COVER. If the see- cover
through safety cover becomes dirty, or
sawdust adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/or workpiece is no longer easily vis-
ible, unplug the saw and clean the cover carefully with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents
. or any petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic cover.
Fastener
Switch action
Lock-off button
To prevent the switch lever from being
accidentally pulled, a lock-off button is pro-
vided.
To start the tool, press in the lock-off but-
ton and pull the switch lever. Release the
switch lever to stop.
CAUTION:
*Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger 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 trigger hard without pressing in the lock-off button. This can cause break-
age of the switch.
CAUTION:
When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the handle fully.
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Lever
Bevel scale
Pointer
CAUTION:
When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the handle fully
Securing workpiece
Whenever possible, secure the workpiece with the optional vise. If you must use your
hand to hold the workpiece, then it must be done firmly and securely so as not to lose con-
trol of the workpiece. Your hand and arm must be kept well away from the blade area (4"
minimum). Squeeze the workpiece firmly against the guide fence with your fingers held
over the top of the guide fence. The workpiece must also rest steadily on the turn base.
WARNI NG:
Never use your hand to hold the workpiece that requires your hand to be any closer than
4" from the blade area. In this case, always use the optional vise to secure the workpiece.
After any cutting operation, raise the blade gently. Never raise the blade until it has come
to a complete stop. Serious injury may result.
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Knob ,-
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.
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CAUTION:
When cutting long workpieces, use sup-
ports that are as high as the top surface
level of the turn base.
1. Miter cutting
Refer to the previously covered "Positioning for adjusting the miter angle"
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WARNING:
Never use your hand to hold the workpiece that requires your hand to be any closer
than 4" from the blade area. In this case, always use the optional vise to secure the
workpiece. After any cutting operation, raise the blade gently. NEVER raise the blade
until it has come to a complete stop. Serious injury may result.
CAUTION:
*When performing the bevel cut with the workpiece secured on the left side of the turn
base, it will create a condition where the piece cut off will come to rest on the blade. If
the blade is raised while the blade is still rotating, this piece may be caught in the blade,
causing fragments to be scattered around which is dangerous. The blade should be
gently raised only after the blade has come to a complete stop.
*When pressing down the handle, apply pressure in the direction of the arrow (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 precision of the cut will be impaired.
Bevel cut
*Always set the sub-fence to the left position when performing bevel cuts.
Sub' fence -
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When performing the compound cutting, refer to "Miter cutting" and "Bevel cut"
explanations.
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45" type
cove molding
*There are crown and cove molding joints to fit "Inside" 90" corners (0
and @ in Fig. A)
and "Outside" 90' corners (0and @ in Fig. A).
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Inside corner Outside corner
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Position
Molding edge against guide fence Finished piece
in Fig ( A )
(Example)
In the case of cutting 52/38' type crown molding at position 0 in Fig (A)
*Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to 33 9"
*Adjust and secure miter angle setting t o 31 6" RIGHT
*Lay crown molding with its broad back surface down on the turn base and its CEILING
CONTACT EDGE against the guide fence on the saw
.The finished piece to be used will always be on the LEFT side of the blade
Ootional crown moldina fence allows easier cuts of crown moldinq without tiltinq the saw blade
Ceiling
Wall
Fig. (B)
Position crown molding with its WALL CONTACT EDGE against the guide fence and its CEILING
CONTACT EDGE against the crown molding stopper as shown in Fig (B) Refer t o the table
(C) for the miter angle
Table IC)
Position in Fig ( A ) Miter angle Finished piece
0 Right 45" Save the right side of blade
For inside corner
0 Save the left side of blade
Left 45'
0 Save the right side of blade
For outside corner
@ Right 45" Save the left side of blade
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Aluminum extrusion
CAUTION:
Never attempt to cut thick or round aluminum extrusions. Thick aluminum extrusions
may come loose during operation and round aluminum extrusion cannot be secured
firmly with this tool.
6. Wood facing
Use of wood facing helps to assure splinter-free cuts in workpieces. Attach a wood fac-
ing to the guide fence using the holes in the guide fence
CAUTION:
*Use straight wood of even thickness as the wood facing.
*See the figure below concerning the dimensions for a suggested wood facing
90 mm
(3-9/16')
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facilitate more efficient operation. Install
the set plate on the holder (optional
accessory) 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 work-
niece. Then secure the set plate with
I Holder
;he screw. When the set plate is not used, loosen the screw and turn the set plate out
of the way.
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WARNING:
Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean for the best and safest performance
1) Miter angle
Loosen the grip and set the turn base at zero degrees by turning the turn base. Tighten
the grip securely and loosen the hex bolts on the guide fence. Square the side of the
blade with the face of the guide fence using a triangular rule, try-square, etc. by moving
the right side of the guide fence. Then securely tighten the hex bolts on the guide fence
in the order indicated in the figure.
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\ Hex. bolt
2) Bevel angle
a) 0" bevel angle
Loosen the lever at the rear of the
tool. Loosen the hex nut and turn the
hex bolt (A) two or three revolutions
clockwise so that the blade tilts to
the right.
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Arm 2 Pointer
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After use
After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the tool with a cloth or the like. Keep the
safety cover clean according to the direction in the previously covered "Safety cover".
Lubricate the sliding portions with machine oil to prevent rust.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjust-
ment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using
Makita replacement parts.
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Holder-rod assembly
* S e t plate
Part No. 122472.0
2 3
For smoother cross-grain cuts. Farst, smoother, longer sawing without blade sharpening.
Makes smoother cuts than combination blade. Cuts wood, dry wall, plastics, aluminum ( 0 ) .
Part NO.
(:$)
Hole dia.
(mm)
No.
teeth
Part No. I ,.a:,
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I Hole dia.
lmml I No.
teeth
721425-2 255 (10") 15.88 ( 5 / 8 " ) 104 721434-1 255 (10") 15.88 (518") 32
792200-3 255 (10") 15.88 (5/8") 50
e792303-3 I 255 (10") I 15.88 ( 5 / 8 " ) I 70
... When cutting aluminum, use a cutting lubricant.
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255 mm (IO")
COMPOUND MITER SAW
Model LS1045
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Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan
PRINTED IN JAPAN
884142 - 068 1998 - 5 - N