Makita LS1216, LS1216L User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Slide Compound Miter Saw
Scie à Onglet Radiale
Sierra de Inglete Telescópica

LS1216
LS1216L

010049

DOUBLE INSULATION
DOUBLE ISOLATION

WARNING:

For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Pour votre propre sécurité, prière de lire attentivement avant l'utilisation.
GARDER CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR RÉFÉRENCE ULTÉRIEURE.

ADVERTENCIA:

Para su seguridad personal, LEA DETENIDAMENTE este manual antes de usar la
herramienta.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES PARA FUTURA REFERENCIA.

DOBLE AISLAMIENTO

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ENGLISH

SPECIFICATIONS

Model LS1216/LS1216L
Blade diameter 305 mm (12")
Hole diameter 25.4 mm (1")
Max. Cutting capacities (H x W)

Bevel angle

(4-1/2"×8-15/16")

(4-3/4"×8-3/8")
92mm×233mm
(3-5/8"×9-1/8")

107mm×220mm

(4-1/4"×8-5/8")

(4-1/2"×7-3/4")

(4-3/4"×7-1/8")
92mm×185mm
(3-5/8"×7-1/4")

107mm×178mm

(4-1/4"×7")

(4-1/2"×6-1/8")

(4-3/4"×5-1/2")

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0°

45°(left and right)

52°(left and right)

60°(right)

Miter angle

Thickness of wood
facing

Thickness of wood
facing

Thickness of wood
facing

Thickness of wood
facing

45°(left) 0° 45°(right)

61mm×382mm 92mm×382mm 44mm×382mm

(2-3/8"×15") (3-5/8"×15") (1-3/4"×15")

71mm×363mm 107mm×363mm 54mm×363mm

20mm 78mm×325mm 115mm×325mm 61mm×325mm
(13/16") (3-1/16"×12-3/4") (4-1/2"×12-3/4") (2-3/8"×12-3/4")
38mm 80mm×292mm 120mm×292mm
(1-1/2") (3-1/8"×11-1/2") (4-3/4"×11-1/2")

15mm 115mm×227mm
(9/16")
25mm 120mm×212mm
(1")

15mm 115mm×197mm
(9/16")
25mm 120mm×180mm
(1")

15mm 115mm×155mm
(9/16")
25mm 120mm×140mm
(1")

(2-13/16"×14-1/4") (4-1/4"×14-1/4") (2-1/8"×14-1/4")

61mm×268mm 92mm×268mm 44mm×268mm

(2-3/8"×10-1/2") (3-5/8"×10-1/2") (1-3/4"×10-1/2")

71mm×255mm 107mm×255mm 54mm×255mm

(2-13/16"×10") (4-1/4"×10") (2-1/8"×10")

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Special Max. Cutting capacities

Crown molding 45 ﾟ type

(with Crown molding stopper used)

Base board (H)

No load speed (RPM) 3,200/min.
Laser Type (LS1216L only)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 806 mm x 640 mm x 721 mm
Net weight (31-3/4" x 25-1/4"x 28-3/8")

26.4 kg (58.2 lbs)

• Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.

• Specifications may differ from country to country.

• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003

For Your Own Safety Read
Instruction Manual

Before Operating Tool

Save it for future reference

GENERAL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS

(For All Tools)

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's
manual carefully. Learn the tool's applications
and limitations, as well as the specific
potential hazards peculiar to it.

2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working
order.

3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to 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. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Do not use power tools in damp or wet
locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work
area well lighted. Do not use tool in presence
of flammable liquids or gases.

6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be
kept safe distance from work area.

(with Horizontal vise used)

USA007-2

Wavelength 655 nm, Maximum output 1mW (Laser Class II)

7. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks,

master switches, or by removing starter keys.

8. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

9. USE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or
other jewelry which may get caught in moving
parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended.
Wear protective hair covering to 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 to hold
work when practical. It's safer than using your
hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.

13. DO NOT 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 accessories.

15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when
changing accessories such as blades, bits,
cutters, and the like.

16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure switch is in off position
before plugging in.

17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the owner's manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories
may cause risk of injury to persons.

203 mm (8")

165 mm (6-1/2")

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18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could

occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool
is unintentionally contacted.

19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function - check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.

20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade
or cutter against the direction of rotation of
the blade or cutter only.

21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it
comes to a complete stop.

22. REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing, use
only identical replacement parts.

23. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this appliance has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other). This
plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

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 the
nameplate of the tool. A power source with voltage
greater than that specified for the tool can result in
SERIOUS INJURY to the user- as well as damage to
the appliance. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE
APPLIANCE. Using a power source with voltage less
than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1
shows the correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,
the heavier the cord.

Table 1: Minimum gage for cord

Ampere Rating

Volts Total length of cord in feet

120 V 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.

More Than Not More Than AWG

0 6 18 16 16 14

18 16 14 12610

10 12 16 16 14 12

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to slide compound saw safety rules. If you use this
tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious
personal injury.

1. Wear eye protection.

2. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid

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contact with any coasting blade. It can still
cause severe injury.

3. Do not operate saw without guards in place.
Check blade guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate saw if blade guard
does not move freely and close instantly.
Never clamp or tie the blade guard into the
open position.

4. Do not perform any operation freehand. The
workpiece must be secured firmly against the
turn base and guide fence with a vise during
all operations. Never use your hand to secure
the workpiece.

5. Never reach around saw blade.

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Not Recommended

6. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop
before moving workpiece or changing
settings.

7. Unplug tool before changing blade or
servicing.

8. To reduce the risk of injury, return carriage to
the full rear position after each crosscut
operation.

9. Always secure all moving portions before
carrying the tool.

10. Stopper pin which locks the cutter head down
is for carrying and storage purposes only and
not for any cutting operations.

11. Do not use the tool in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.

12. Check the blade carefully for cracks or
damage before operation. Replace cracked or
damaged blade immediately. Gum and wood

pitch hardened on blades slows saw and
increases potential for kickback. Keep blade clean
by first removing it from tool, then cleaning it with
gum and pitch remover, hot water or kerosene.
Never use gasoline to clean blade.

13. While making a slide cut, KICKBACK can

occur. KICKBACK occurs when the blade
binds in the workpiece during a cutting
operation and the saw blade is driven back
rapidly towards the operator. Loss of control
and serious personal injury can result. If blade
begins to bind during a cutting operation, do
not continue to cut and release switch
immediately.

14. Use only flanges specified for this tool.

15. Be careful not to damage the arbor, flanges

(especially the installing surface) or bolt.
Damage to these parts could result in blade
breakage.

16. Make sure that the turn base is properly
secured so it will not move during operation.
Use the holes in the base to fasten the saw to
a stable work platform or bench. NEVER use
tool where operator positioning would be
awkward.

17. For your safety, remove the chips, small
pieces, etc. from the table top before
operation.

18. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from the workpiece before operation.

19. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the
switch is turned on.

20. Be sure that the blade does not contact the
turn base in the lowest position.

21. Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw
moves up or down slightly during start-up and
stopping.

22. Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.

23. 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.

24. Wait until the blade attains full speed before
cutting.

25. Stop operation immediately if you notice
anything abnormal.

26. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the "ON"
position.

27. Be alert at all times, especially during
repetitive, monotonous operations. Do not be
lulled into a false sense of security. Blades are
extremely unforgiving.

28. Always use accessories recommended in this
manual. Use of improper accessories such as
abrasive wheels may cause an injury.

29. NEVER hold workpiece on right side of blade
with left hand or vice versa. This is called
cross-armed cutting and exposes user to risk
of SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY as shown in
the figure. ALWAYS use vise to secure
workpiece.

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30. Do not abuse cord. Never yank cord to

disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, water and sharp objects.

31. NEVER stack workpieces on the table top to
speed cutting operations. Cut only one piece
at a time.

32. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow material
supplier safety data.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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WARNING:

MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR THE LASER

CAUTION:

• LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO

BEAM.

• AVOID EXPOSURE - LASER RADIATION IS

EMITTED FROM APERTURE.

• USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR

PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.

Complies with 21CFR

1040.10 and 1040.11
AVOID EXPOSURE-Laser
radiation is emitted from
this aperture

CAUTION

LASER RADIATION

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

Maximum Output

<1mW,Wavelength:655nm

CLASS II LASER PRODUCT

009605

INSTALLATION

Bench mounting

When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the
lowered position by the stopper pin. Release the stopper
pin by lowering the handle slightly and pulling the
stopper pin.

1. Stopper pin

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009483

This tool should be bolted with four bolts to a level and
stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool's
base. This will help prevent tipping and possible injury.

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009484

1. Hex bolt

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.

Blade guard

1. Blade guard

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009485

When lowering the handle, the blade guard rises
automatically. The blade guard returns to its original
position when the cut is completed and the handle is
raised. NEVER DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE BLADE
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.
If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or
sawdust adheres to it in such a way that the blade
and/or workpiece is no longer easily visible, unplug the
saw and clean the guard carefully with a damp cloth. Do
not use solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners on
the plastic guard.
If the blade guard is especially dirty and vision through
the guard is impaired, use the supplied socket wrench to
loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover. Loosen the
hex bolt by turning it counterclockwise and raise the
blade guard and center cover. With the blade guard so

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positioned, cleaning can be more completely and
efficiently accomplished. When cleaning is complete,
reverse procedure above and secure bolt. Do not
remove spring holding blade guard. If guard becomes
discolored through age or UV light exposure, contact a
Makita service center for a new guard. DO NOT
DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD.

1. Blade guard

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009486

Positioning kerf board

1. Kerf board

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009488

1

3

4

5

6

001538

This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn base
to minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. The kerf
boards are factory adjusted so that the saw blade does
not contact the kerf boards. Before use, adjust the kerf
boards as follows:

1. Saw blade

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2. Blade teeth

3. Kerf board

4. Left bevel cut

5. Straight cut

6. Right bevel cut

1. Lock lever

2. Screw

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009496

First, unplug the tool. Loosen all the screws (3 each on
left and right) securing the kerf boards. Re-tighten them
only to the extent that the kerf boards can still be easily
moved by hand. Lower the handle fully and push in the
stopper pin to lock the handle in the lowered position.
Loosen the locking screw counterclockwise which
secures the upper slide poles and also push forward the
lock lever which secures the lower slide poles. Pull the
carriage toward you fully. Adjust the kerf boards so that
the kerf boards just contact the sides of the blade teeth.
Tighten the front screws (do not tighten firmly). Push the
carriage toward the guide fence fully and adjust the kerf
boards so that the kerf boards just contact the sides of
blade teeth. Tighten the rear screws (do not tighten
firmly).
After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stopper pin
and raise the handle. Then tighten all the screws
securely.

• Before and after changing the bevel angle, always

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CAUTION:

adjust the kerf boards as described above.

Maintaining maximum cutting capacity

Unplug the tool before any adjustment is attempted. This
tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum cutting
capacity for a 305 mm (12") saw blade.
When installing a new blade, always check the lower
limit position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as
follows:

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1. Adjusting bolt

2. Turn base

3. Stopper lever

4. Slide pipe

009518

2

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009737

CAUTION:

1

• 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.

Stopper arm

2

1. Top surface of
turn base

3

2. Periphery of
blade

3. Guide fence

3

4

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009487

The lower limit position of the blade can be easily
adjusted with the stopper arm. To adjust it, rotate the
stopper arm in the direction of the arrow as shown in the
figure. Adjust the adjusting screw so that the blade stops
at the desired position when lowering the handle fully.

1. Stopper arm

2

2. Adjusting screw

Adjusting the miter angle

2

1. Lock lever

2. Grip

3. Cam

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1. Stopper lever

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009736

First, unplug the tool. Lower the stopper lever to position
the saw blade as shown in the figure. Push the carriage
toward the guide fence fully and lower the handle
completely. Use the socket wrench to turn the adjusting
bolt until the periphery of the blade extends slightly
below the top surface of the turn base at the point where
the front face of the guide fence meets the top surface of
the turn base.
With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while
holding the handle all the way down to be sure that the
blade does not contact any part of the lower base.
Re-adjust slightly, if necessary.
After adjustment, always return the stopper lever to the
original position by turning it counterclockwise.

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Push the grip so that the cams engages and turn it
clockwise until it stops. Turn the turn base while pressing
down the lock lever. When you have moved the grip to
the position where the pointer points to the desired angle
on the miter scale, turn the grip to 90° counterclockwise
to lock the turn base.

CAUTION:

• When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the

handle fully.

• After changing the miter angle, always secure the

turn base by turning the grip to 90°
counterclockwise.

Adjusting the bevel angle

To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of
the tool counterclockwise. Push the latch lever forward
as shown in the figure fully while supporting the weight
of the saw head so as to release the pressure on the
lock pin.

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When tilting the carriage to the right, tilt the carriage to
the left slightly after loosening the lever and press the
releasing button. With the releasing button being
pressed, tilt the carriage to the right.

1. Lever

2. Latch lever

Slide lock adjustment

1. Lock lever

2. Screw

2

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009489

1

010322

1. Latch lever

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.

1. Scale plate

2. Release button

3. Pointer

4. Latch lever

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009513

4

2

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When the latch lever is pulled toward yourself, the saw
blade can be locked using positive stops at the right and
left 22.5 ° and 33.9 ° angle to the base surface.
When the latch lever is pushed forward as shown in the
figure, the saw blade can be locked at an desired angle
within the specified bevel angle range.

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.

009496

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To lock the lower slide pole, pull the lock lever toward
yourself.
To lock the upper slide pole, turn the locking screw
clockwise.

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.

• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing

in the lock-off button. This can cause switch
breakage.

1. Switch trigger

2. Lock-off button

3. Hole for padlock

1
3
2

009491

To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of
padlock to lock the tool off.

WARNING:

• Do not use a lock with a shank or cable any

smaller than 6.35 mm (1/4") in diameter.

• NEVER use tool without a fully operative switch

trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch is
HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired
before further usage.

• For your safety, this tool is equipped with a lock-off

button which prevents the tool from unintended
starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when you
simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the
lock-off button. Return tool to a Makita service

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center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.

• NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function

of lock-off button.

Electric brake

This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly stop blade after switch
trigger release, have tool serviced at a Makita service
center.
The blade brake system is not a substitute for blade
guard. NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING
BLADE GUARD. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.

Electronic function
Constant speed control

• Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating

speed is kept constantly even under the loaded
condition.

Soft start feature

• Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.

Laser beam action

For model LS1216L only

1. Switch for laser

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009492

CAUTION:

• LASER RADIATION

Do not stare into beam.
To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position (I) of
the switch. Press the lower position (O) to turn off.
Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
the saw blade by adjusting the adjusting screw as
follows.

009493

1. Adjusting screw

1

1. Loosen the adjusting screw by turning it
counterclockwise.

2. With the adjusting screw loosened, slide the
adjusting screw to the right or left as far as it goes.

3. Tighten the adjusting screw firmly at the position
where it stops sliding.

Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is positioned
within 1 mm (0.04") from the side surface of the blade
(cutting position).

NOTE:

• When laser line is dim and almost or entirely

invisible because of the direct sunlight in the indoor
or outdoor window-by work, relocate the work area
to a place not exposed to the direct sunlight.

Aligning the laser line

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009494

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.

NOTE:

• Use wood facing against the guide fence when

aligning the cutting line with the laser line at the
side of guide fence in compound cutting (bevel
angle 45 degrees and miter angle right 45

degrees).
A) When you obtain correct size on the left side of
workpiece

• Shift the laser line to the left of the blade.

B) When you obtain correct size on the right side of
workpiece

• Shift the laser line to the right of the blade.

Align the cutting line on your workpiece with the laser
line.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before carrying out any work on the

tool.

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Socket wrench storage

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009495

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.

Installing or removing saw blade

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.

009483

To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen
the hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it
counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center
cover.

1

2

009497

1. Wrench holder

2. Socket wrench

2

1. Stopper pin

1

1. Center cover

2. Socket wrench

3

3. Hex bolt

4. Blade guard

4

Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the
socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then
remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.

1. Shaft lock

2. Blade case

1

3. Hex bolt

2

3

009498

NOTE:

• When inner flange is removed mistakenly, be sure

to install it on the spindle with its protrusion facing
the spindle.

• Before mounting the blade onto the spindle,

always be sure that the correct ring for the arbor
hole of the blade you intend to use is installed

between the inner and outer flanges.
To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle,
making sure that the direction of the arrow on the
surface of the blade matches the direction of the arrow
on the blade case.
Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the
socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-handed)
securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.

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1. Arrow

2

2. Arrow

3. Blade case

4. Saw blade

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2

1

009925

Return the blade guard and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure
the center cover. Release the handle from the raised
position by pulling the stopper pin. Lower the handle to
make sure that the blade guard moves properly. Make
sure shaft lock has released spindle before making cut.

009524

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6

4

1. Hex bolt

2. Outer flange

3. Saw blade

4. Inner flange

5. Spindle

6. Ring

5

1. Hex bolt

1

Dust bag

3

2

1

1. Fastener

2. Dust bag

3. Dust nozzle

Dust box (Optional accessory)

1

3

006793

Insert the dust box into the dust nozzle.
Empty the dust box at the earliest possible.
To empty the dust box, open the cover by pushing the
button and throw away sawdust. Return the cover to the
original position and it locks. Dust box can easily be
removed by pulling out while turning it near the dust
nozzle on the tool.

NOTE:

• If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this tool,

more efficient and cleaner operations can be

performed.

CAUTION:

• Empty the dust box before collected sawdust level

reaches the cylinder part.

1. Dust box

2. Cover

3. Button

2

1. Cylinder part

1

2. Dust box

3. Sawdust

009501

The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean
and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, fit it
onto the dust nozzle.
When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust
bag from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the
dust bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to remove
particles adhering to the insides which might hamper
further collection.

NOTE:

If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, more
efficient and cleaner operations can be performed.

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006792

006794

2

3

2

1. Cylinder part

1

2. Dust box

Securing workpiece

WARNING:

• It is extremely important to always secure the

workpiece properly and tightly with the vise. Failure
to do so can cause the tool to be damaged and/or
the workpiece to be destroyed. PERSONAL
INJURY MAY ALSO RESULT. Also, after a cutting
operation, DO NOT raise the blade until the blade
has come to a complete stop.

CAUTION:

• When cutting long workpieces, use supports that

are as high as the top surface level of the turn base.
Do not rely solely on the vertical vise and/or
horizontal vise to secure the workpiece.
Thin material tends to sag. Support workpiece over
its entire length to avoid blade pinch and possible
KICKBACK.

1

2

1. Support

2. Turn base

1

2

1. Upper fence

2. Lower fence

3. Red part

3

009519

Red part appears when lower fences are on the inside
and it does not appear when lower fences are on the
outside.
Upper fences can be moved to the inside and outside by
loosening the levers, and can be removed.

001549

Guide fence (SLIDING FENCES which are
upper and lower fences) adjustment

WARNING:

• Before operating the tool, make sure that the upper

and lower fences are secured firmly.

• Before bevel-cutting, make sure that no part of the

tool, especially blade, contacts the upper and lower
fences when lowering and raising the handle fully
at any position and pulling or pushing the carriage
all the way at the lowest position.

1

2

009508

Lower fences can be moved to the inside and outside by
loosening the clamping screws.

1. Levers

2. Clamping
screws

009611

In case of bevel-cutting, adjust the lower and upper
fences position to be as close to the blade as practical to
provide maximum workpiece support, and make sure
that no part of the tool, especially blade, contacts the
lower and upper fences when lowering and raising the
handle fully at any position and pulling or pushing the
carriage all the way at the lowest position.
Before cutting operations, make a dry run with the saw
turned off and check clearance between fences and
moving parts.
Before cutting operations, firmly secure lower fences by
tightening the clamping screws and upper fences by
tightening the levers.
When bevel-cutting operations are complete, don't
forget to return the upper fences to the original position
and secure it.

Vertical vise

4

3

009502

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1. Vise knob

2. Vise arm

3. Vise rod

1

4. Screw

2

The vertical vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the base. Insert the vise rod
into the hole in the base.
Position the vise arm according to the thickness and
shape of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by
tightening the screw. If the screw to secure the vise arm
contacts the carriage, install the screw on the opposite
side of vise arm. Make sure that no part of the tool
contacts the vise when lowering the handle fully and
pulling or pushing the carriage all the way. If some part
contacts the vise, re-position the vise.
Press the workpiece flat against the guide fence and the
turn base. Position the workpiece at the desired cutting
position and secure it firmly by tightening the vise knob.
Turning the vise knob to 90° counterclockwise allows the
vise knob to be moved up and down, facilitating the
quick setting of workpiece. To secure the workpiece after
setting, turn it the vise knob clockwise.

CAUTION:

• The workpiece must be secured firmly against the

turn base and guide fence with the vise during all
operations.

Horizontal vise (optional accessory)

1. Vise plate

2. Vise nut

3. Vise knob

1

009606

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.

005232

3

2

By flipping the vise nut to the left, the vise is released,
and rapidly moves in and out. To grip the workpiece,
push the vise knob forward until the vise plate contacts
the workpiece and flip the vise nut to the right. Then turn
the vise knob clockwise to secure the workpiece.
The maximum width of workpiece which can be secured
by the horizontal vise is 215 mm (8-1/2").

CAUTION:

• Always rotate the vise nut to the right fully when

securing the workpiece. Failure to do so may result
in insufficient securing of the workpiece. This could
cause the workpiece to be thrown, cause damage
to the blade or cause the loss of control, which can
result in PERSONAL INJURY.

• When cutting out thin workpiece, such as base

boards, against the fence, always use the
horizontal vise.

Holders (Optional accessory)

1. Holder

2. Screw

1

009607

2

The holders can be installed on either side as a
convenient means of holding workpieces horizontally.
Slip the holder rods into the holes in the base and adjust
their length according to the workpiece to be held. Then
tighten the holders securely with the screws.

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.

OPERATION

CAUTION:

• Before use, be sure to release the handle from the

lowered position by pulling the stopper pin.

• Make sure the blade is not contacting the

workpiece, etc. before the switch is turned on.

• Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle

when cutting. Too much force may result in
overload of the motor and/or decreased cutting
efficiency. Push down handle with only as much
force as is necessary for smooth cutting and
without significant decrease in blade speed.

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• 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. If the carriage
movement is stopped during the cut, a mark will be
left in the workpiece and the precision of the cut
will be impaired.

1. Press cutting (cutting small workpieces)

2. Slide (push) cutting (cutting wide workpieces)

1. Lock lever

2. Screw

2

009496

1

Loosen the locking screw counterclockwise and
also push forward the lock lever so that the
carriage can slide freely. Secure the workpiece
with the vise.

009503

Workpieces up to 92 mm (3-5/8") high and 183 mm
(7-1/4") wide can be cut in the following way.
After turning the stopper lever clockwise and
sliding the carriage to your desired position, push
the carriage toward the guide fence fully and
tighten the locking screw clockwise and pull the
lock lever toward yourself to secure the carriage.
Secure the workpiece with the vise. Switch on the
tool without the blade making any contact and wait
until the blade attains full speed before lowering.
Then gently lower the handle to the fully lowered
position 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.

CAUTION:

• Firmly tighten the locking screw clockwise and pull

the lock lever toward yourself so that the carriage
will not move during operation. Insufficient
tightening may cause unexpected kickback of the
blade. Possible serious PERSONAL INJURY may
result.

009504

Pull the carriage toward you fully. Switch on the
tool without the blade making any contact and wait
until the blade attains full speed. Press down the
handle and PUSH THE CARRIAGE TOWARD
THE GUIDE FENCE AND THROUGH 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.

CAUTION:

• Whenever performing the slide cut, FIRST PULL

THE CARRIAGE TOWARD YOU FULLY and press
down the handle to the fully lowered position, then
PUSH THE CARRIAGE TOWARD THE GUIDE
FENCE. NEVER START THE CUT WITH THE
CARRIAGE NOT FULLY PULLED TOWARD YOU.
If you perform the slide cut without pulling the
carriage fully or if you perform the slide cut toward
your direction, the blade may kickback
unexpectedly with the potential to cause serious
PERSONAL INJURY.

• Never perform the slide cut with the handle locked

in the lowered position by pressing the stopper pin.

• Never loosen the knob which secures the carriage

while the blade is rotating. This may cause serious
injury.

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3. Miter cutting

Refer to the previously covered "Adjusting the
miter angle".

4. Bevel cut

009505

Loosen the lever and tilt the saw blade to set the
bevel angle (Refer to the previously covered
"Adjusting the bevel angle"). Be sure to retighten
the lever firmly to secure the selected bevel angle
safely. Secure the workpiece with a vise. Make
sure the carriage is pulled all the way back toward
the operator. Switch on the tool without the blade
making any contact and wait until the blade attains
full speed. Then gently lower the handle to the fully
lowered position while applying pressure in parallel
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.

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.

• During a bevel cut, it may create a condition

whereby the piece cut off will come to rest against
the side of the blade. If the blade is raised while the
blade is still rotating, this piece may be caught by
the blade, causing fragments to be scattered which
is dangerous. The blade should be raised ONLY
after the blade has come to a complete stop.

• When pressing down the handle, apply pressure 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.

• Before bevel-cutting, the adjustment of upper

fence and lower fence is required. Refer to the
section titled "Guide fence adjustment".

5. Compound cutting

Compound cutting is the process in which a bevel
angle is made at the same time in which a miter
angle is being cut on a workpiece. Compound
cutting can be performed at angle shown in the
table.

Miter angle Bevel angle

Left and Right 0 - 45

009713

Left and Right 0 - 45

When performing compound cutting, refer to
"Press cutting", "Slide cutting", "Miter cutting" and
"Bevel cut" explanations.

6. Cutting crown and cove moldings

Crown and cove moldings can be cut on a
compound miter saw with the moldings laid flat on
the turn base.
There are two common types of crown moldings
and one type of cove moldings; 52/38° wall angle
crown molding, 45° wall angle crown molding and
45° wall angle cove molding. See illustrations.

1. 52/38 ﾟ type

52

38

45

45

45

45

2. 45 ﾟ type crown

3. 45 ﾟ type cove

123

001555

There are crown and cove molding joints which are
made to fit "Inside" 90° corners ((1) and (2) in Fig.
A) and "Outside" 90° corners ((3) and (4) in Fig. A).

1. Inside corner

2. Outside corner

(1) (2) (3)(4)

Fig.A

001556

1 2

1. Inside corner

2. Outside corner

(2)

2

(1)

(1)

(2)

001557

1

(2)

(1)

(1)

(2)

(1)

(4)

(3)

(2)

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crown molding

molding

molding

Measuring

Measure the wall length and adjust workpiece on
table to cut wall contact edge to desired length.
Always make sure that cut workpiece length at the
back of the workpiece is the same as wall length.
Adjust cut length for angle of cut. Always use
several pieces for test cuts to check the saw
angles.
When cutting crown and cove moldings, set the
bevel angle and miter angle as indicated in the
table (A) and position the moldings on the top
surface of the saw base as indicated in the table
(B).

In the case of left bevel cut

Table (A)

Bevel angleMiter angle

52/38° type 45° type

Left 33.9° Left 30°

52/38° type

Right 31.6°

Left 31.6°Left 35.3°

For inside
corner

For outside
corner

006361

Molding
position in

Fig. A

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Table (B)

Molding

Molding edge against

For inside
corner

For
outside
corner

006362

position in

guide fence

Fig. A

Ceiling contact edge should

(1)

be against guide fence.

(2)

Wall contact edge should be
against guide fen

(3)

Ceiling contact edge should

(4)

be against guide fence.

ce.

Finished piece

Finished piece
will be on the
Left side of
blade.

Finished piece

will be on the
Right side of
blade.

Example:

In the case of cutting 52/38° type crown
molding for position (1) in Fig. A:

• Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to

33.9° LEFT.

• Adjust and secure miter angle setting to

31.6° RIGHT.

• Lay crown molding with its broad back

(hidden) surface down on the turn base
with 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
after the cut has been made.

45° type

Right 35.3°

Right 35.3°Right 31.6°

In the case of right bevel cut

Molding
position in

Fig. A

For inside
corner

For outside
corner

006363

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Molding
position in

Fig. A

For inside
corner

For
outside
corner

006364

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Example:

In the case of cutting 52/38° type crown
molding for position (1) in Fig. A:

• Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to

33.9° RIGHT.

• Adjust and secure miter angle setting to

31.6° RIGHT.

• Lay crown molding with its broad back

(hidden) surface down on the turn base
with its WALL CONTACT EDGE against
the guide fence on the saw.

• The finished piece to be used will

always be on the RIGHT side of the
blade after the cut has been made.

Table (A)

Bevel angleMiter angle

52/38° type 45° type

Right 33.9° Right 30°

52/38° type

Right 31.6°

Left 31.6°Left 35.3°

Table (B)

Molding edge against
guide fence

Wall contact edge should b
against guide fence.

Ceiling contact edge should
be against guide fence.

Wall contact edge should be
against guide fence.

Finished piece

e

Finished piece
will be on the
Right side of

blade.

Finished piece
will be on the
Left side of
blade.

45° type

Right 35.3°

Right 35.3°Right 31.6°

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Compound Miter Saw

Miter and Bevel Angle Settings

Ceiling

52°

38°

Wall

Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 52/38 degrees

Wall Angle

(deg.)

EN0002-1

Bevel Angle

60
61
62
63
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
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99

100

(deg.)

43.0

42.8

42.5

42.2

41.9

41.7

41.4

41.1

40.8

40.5

40.2

39.9

39.6

39.3

39.0

38.7

38.4

38.1

37.8

37.4

37.1

36.8

36.5

36.2

35.8

35.5

35.2

34.9

34.5

34.2

33.9

33.5

33.2

32.8

32.5

32.2

31.8

31.5

31.1

30.8

30.4

Miter Angle

(deg.)

46.8

46.3

45.7

45.1

44.6

44.0

43.5

42.9

42.4

41.9

41.3

40.8

40.3

39.8

39.2

38.7

38.2

37.7

37.2

36.8

36.3

35.8

35.3

34.8

34.4

33.9

33.4

33.0

32.5

32.1
.6

31

31.2

30.7

30.3

29.9

29.4

29.0

28.6

28.2

27.7

27.3

Wall Angle

(deg.)

Bevel Angle

101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110

111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140

(deg.)

30.1

29.7

29.4

29.0

28.7

28.3

28.0

27.6

27.2

26.9

26.5

26.1

25.8

25.4

25.0

24.7

24.3

23.9

23.6

23.2

22.8

22.5

22.1

21.7

21.3

21.0

20.6

20.2

19.8

19.5

19.1

18.7

18.3

17.9

17.6

17.2

16.8

16.4

16.0

15.6

Miter Angle

(deg.)

26.9

26.5

26.1

25.7

25.3

24.9

24.5

24.1

23.7

23.3

22.9

22.6

22.2

21.8

21.4

21.0

20.7

20.3

19.9

19.6

19.2

18.8

18.5

18.1

17.8

17.4

17.1

.7

16

16.4

16.0

15.7

15.3

15.0

14.6

14.3

14.0

13.6

13.3

13.0

12.8

000031

Wall Angle

(deg.)

141
142
143
144
1
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180

Bevel Angle

(deg.)

45

15.3

14.9

14.5

14.1

13.7

13.3

12.9

12.5

12.2

11.8

11.4

11.0

10.8

10.2

9.8

9.4

9.0

8.6

8.3

7.9

7.5

7.1

6.7

6.3

5.9

5.5

5.1

4.7

4.3

3.9

3.5

3.2

2.8

2.4

2.0

1.6

1.2

0.8

0.4

0.0

Miter Angle

(deg.)

12.3

12.0

11.6

11.3

11.0

10.7

10.3

10.0

9.7

9.4

9.0

8.7

8.4

8.1

7.8

7.5

7.1

6.8

6.5

6.2

5.9

5.6

5.3

4.9

4.6

4.3

4.0

3.7

3.4

3.1

2.8

2.5

2.2

1.8

1.5

1.2

0.9

0.6

0.3

0.0

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Compound Miter Saw

Miter and Bevel Angle Settings

Ceiling

45°

45°

Wall

Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 45 degrees

Wall Angle

EN0003-1

(deg.)

Bevel Angle

60
61
62
63
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
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99

100

(deg.)

37.8

37.5

37.3

37.1

36.8

36.6

36.4

36.1

35.9

35.6

35.4

35.1

34.9

34.6

34.4

34.1

33.9

33.6

33.3

33.1

32.8

32.5

32.3

32.0

31.7

31.4

31.1

30.9

30.6

30.3

30.0

29.7

29.4

29.1

28.8

28.5

28.2

27.9

27.6

27.3

27.0

Miter Angle

(deg.)

50.8

50.2

49.6

49.1

48.5

48.0

47.4

46.9

46.4

45.8

45.3

44.8

44.2

43.7

43.2

42.7

42.1

41.6

41.1

40.6

40.1

39.6

39.1

38.6

38.1

37.7

37.2

36.7

36.2

35.7

35.3

34.8

34.3

33.9

33.4

32.9

32.5

32.0

31.6

31.1

30.7

Wall Angle

(deg.)

Crown molding stoppers (optional accessories)
allow easier cuts of crown molding without tilting
the saw blade. Install them on the base as shown
in the figures.

Bevel Angle

101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110

111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140

(deg.)

26.7

26.4

26.1

25.8

25.5

25.2

24.9

24.6

24.2

23.9

23.6

23.3

23.0

22.7

22.3

22.0

21.7

21.4

21.0

20.7

20.4

20.0

19.7

19.4

19.1

18.7

18.4

18.1

17.7

17.4

17.1

16.7

16.4

16.0

15.7

15.4

15.0

14.7

14.3

14.0

Miter Angle

(deg.)

30.2

9.8

2

29.4

28.9

28.5

28.1

27.6

27.2

26.8

26.3

25.9

25.5

25.1

24.7

24.3

23.8

23.4

23.0

22.6

22.2

21.8

21.4

21.0

20.6

20.2

19.8

19.4

19.0

18.6

18.2

17.9

17.5

17.1

16.7

16.3

15.9

15.6

15.2

14.8

14.4

000032

Wall Angle

(deg.)

141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180

Bevel Angle

(deg.)

13.7

13.3

13.0

12.6

12.3

11.9

11.6

11.2

10.9

10.5

10.2

9.8

9.5

9.2

8.8

8.5

8.1

7.8

7.4

7.1

6.7

6.4

6.0

5.6

5.3

4.9

4.6

4.2

3.9

3.5

3.2

2.8

2.5

2.1

1.8

1.4

1.1

0.7

0.4

0.0

Miter Angle

(deg.)

14.1

13.7

13.3

12.9

12.6

12.2

11.8

11.5
.1

11

10.7

10.4

10.0

9.6

9.3

8.9

8.5

8.2

7.8

7.5

7.1

6.7

6.4

6.0

5.7

5.3

5.0

4.6

4.3

3.9

3.5

3.2

2.8

2.5

2.1

1.8

1.4

1.1

0.7

0.4

0.0

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1. Crown molding
stopper L
(Optional
accessory)

2. Crown molding
stopper R
(Optional
accessory)

3. Turn base

009521

1

2

3

1. Crown molding
stopper L

2. Crown molding
stopper R

3. Turn base

009522

2

1

3

Fig. B: At right 45° miter angle
Fig. C: At left 45° miter angle
Position crown molding with its WALL CONTACT
EDGE against the guide fence and its CEILING
CONTACT EDGE against the crown molding
stoppers as shown in the figure. Adjust the crown
molding stoppers according to the size of the
crown molding. Tighten the screws to secure the
crown molding stoppers. Refer to the table (C) for
the miter angle.

1. Guide fence

1

2. Crown molding

7. Cutting aluminum extrusion

1. Guide fence

2. Vise

3. Spacer block

4. Aluminum
extrusion

5. Spacer block

009523

1
2
3

4
5

When securing aluminum extrusions, use spacer
blocks or pieces of scrap as shown in the figure to
prevent deformation of the aluminum. Use a
cutting lubricant when cutting the aluminum
extrusion to prevent build-up of the aluminum
material on the blade.

CAUTION:

• Never attempt to cut thick or round aluminum

extrusions. Thick aluminum extrusions may come
loose during operation and round aluminum
extrusions cannot be secured firmly with this tool.

8. Wood facing

Use of wood facing helps to assure splinter-free
cuts in workpieces. Attach a wood facing to the
guide fence using the holes in the guide fence and
6 mm (1/4") screws.
See the figure concerning the dimensions for a
suggested wood facing.

Over
15mm(9/16”)

Over 290mm(11-3/8”)

Over 340mm(13-3/8”)

009520

For inside
corner

For outside
corner

006365

2

Table (C)

Position in

Miter angle Finished piece

Fig. A

(1) Right 45° Save the right side of blade

(2) Save the left side of blade

Left 45°

(3) Save the right side of blade

(4) Right 45° Save the left side

of blade

135mm

1

1. Hole

010047

106mm 116mm 180mm

(5-5/16”)

(4-3/16”) (7-1/8”)(4-9/16”)

CAUTION:

• Use straight wood of even thickness as the wood

facing.

• When cutting workpieces from 107 mm (4 -1/4") to

120 mm (4 - 3/4") high, use a wood facing to
prevent a portion of the workpiece near the guide
fence from being left uncut.

20

(3-1/8”)

80mm

(4-1/2” - 4-3/4”)

115 - 120mm

1

Example:

When cutting workpieces 115 mm (4-1/2")
and 120 mm (4 - 3/4") high, use a wood
facing with the following thickness.

Thickness of wood facing

115 mm (4-1/2") 120 mm (4-3/4")

15 mm (9/16")
15 mm (9/16")

15 mm (9/16")

38 mm (1-1/2")

25 mm (1")
25 mm (1")

25 mm (1")

Left and Right 45°
Left and Right 52°

010050

Miter angle

0° 20 mm (13/16")

Right 60°

CAUTION:

• Use screws to attach the wood facing to the guide

fence. The screws should be installed so that the
screw heads are below the surface of the wood
facing.

• When the wood facing is attached, do not turn the

turn base with the handle lowered. The blade
and/or the wood facing will be damaged.

9. Groove cutting

1

1. Cut grooves with
blade

Carrying tool

1. Stopper pin

1

009483

Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade
at 0° bevel angle and the turn base at right miter angle
fully. Secure the slide poles so that the lower slide pole
is locked in the position of the carriage fully pulled to
operator and the upper poles are locked in the position
of the carriage fully pushed forward to the guide fence
(refer to the section titled "Slide lock adjustment ".)
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position
by pushing in the stopper pin.
Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base as
shown in the figure. If you remove the holders, dust bag,
etc., you can carry the tool more easily.

001563

A dado type cut can be made by proceeding as
follows:
Adjust the lower limit position of the blade using
the adjusting screw and the stopper arm to limit the
cutting depth of the blade. Refer to "Stopper arm"
section described previously.
After adjusting the lower limit position of the blade,
cut parallel grooves across the width of the
workpiece using a slide (push) cut as shown in the
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.

CAUTION:

• Be sure to return the stopper arm to the original

position when performing other than groove
cutting.

009506

CAUTION:

• Always secure all moving portions before carrying

the tool.

• Stopper pin is for carrying and storage purposes

only and not for any cutting operations.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.

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. If
your tool is not aligned properly, perform the following:

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1. Miter angle

Push the carriage toward the guide fence and
tighten the locking screw clockwise and pull the
lock lever toward yourself to secure the carriage.
Turn the grip counterclockwise which secures the
turn base. Turn the turn base so that the pointer
points to 0° on the miter scale. Then turn the turn
base slightly clockwise and counterclockwise to
seat the turn base in the 0° miter notch. (Leave as
it is if the pointer does not point to 0°.) Loosen the
hex sockets bolts securing the guide fence using
the socket wrench.
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper pin. Square the
side of the blade with the face of the guide fence
using a triangular rule, try-square, etc. Then
securely tighten the hex socket bolts on the guide
fence in the order from the right side.

1. Triangular rule

1

009509

Make sure that the pointer points to 0° on the miter
scale. If the pointer does not point to 0°, loosen the
screw which secures the pointer and adjust the
pointer so that it will point to 0°.

3

009525

1. Screw

2. Pointer

1

3. Miter scale

2

2. Bevel angle

Push the latch lever forward fully to release the positive
stops.

(1) 0° bevel angle

1. Pointer

1

2

3

009512

Push the carriage toward the guide fence and
tighten the locking screw clockwise and pull
the lock lever toward yourself to secure the
carriage. Lower the handle fully and lock it in
the lowered position by pushing in the
stopper pin. Loosen the lever at the rear of
the tool.
Turn the hex socket bolt on the right side of
the arm holder two or three revolutions
counterclockwise to tilt the blade to the right.

3

1

009511

Carefully square the side of the blade with
the top surface of the turn base using the
triangular rule, try-square, etc. by turning the
hex socket bolt on the right side of the arm
holder clockwise. Then tighten the lever
securely.

1

2

001819

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2. Lever

3. Bevel scale
plate

1. 0 ﾟ Angle
adjusting bolt

2. Lever

3. Latch lever

2

1. Triangular rule

2. Saw blade

3. Top surface of

3

turn base

Make sure that the pointers on the arm holder
point to 0° on the bevel scale plate on the
arm. 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. Bevel scale
plate

1

2

009490

(2) 45° bevel angle

009608

3

Adjust the 45° bevel angle only after
performing 0° bevel angle adjustment. To
adjust left 45° bevel angle, loosen the lever
and tilt the blade to the left fully. Make sure
that the pointer on the arm holder points to
45° on the bevel scale on the arm. If the
pointer does not point to 45°, turn the left 45°
bevel angle adjusting bolt on the side of the
arm until the pointer points to 45°.
To adjust right 45° bevel angle, perform the
same procedure described above.

1

2

4

2. Pointer

1. Pointer

2. Scale plate

3. Left 45 ﾟ bevel
angle adjusting
bolt

4. Right 45 ﾟ bevel
angle adjusting
bolt

Adjusting the position of laser line

For model LS1216L only

1. Workpiece

1

2

009526

2. Laser line

1. Vertical vise

1

009527

WARNING:

• As the tool is plugged when adjusting the position

of laser line, take a full caution especially at switch
action. Pulling the switch trigger accidentally cause
an accidental start of the tool and personal injury.

CAUTION:

• Never look into the laser beam directly. Direct laser

beam causes damage to your eyes.

• LASER RADIATION

Do not stare into beam.

• Never apply a blow or impact to the tool. A blow or

impact causes the incorrect position of laser line,
damage to the laser beam emitting part or a short
life of the tool.

When adjusting the laser line appears on the left
side of the saw blade

1

2

1. Screw to change the movable range of the adjusting
screw

2. Adjusting screw

3. Hex wrench

4. Laser line

5. Saw blade

009514

4

3

5

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When adjusting the laser line appears on the right
side of the saw blade

3

1. Adjusting screw

2. Saw blade

3. Laser line

009515

2

1

For both adjustments, do as follows.

1. Make sure that the tool is unplugged.

2. Draw the cutting line on the workpiece and place it
on the turn table. At this time, do not secure the
workpiece with a vise or similar securing device.

3. Lower the blade by lowering the handle and just
check to see where the cutting line and the
position of the saw blade is. (Decide which
position to cut on the line of cut.)

4. After decision the position to be cut, return the
handle to the original position. Secure the
workpiece with the vertical vise without shifting
the workpiece from the pre-checked position.

5. Plug the tool and turn on the laser switch.

6. Adjust the position of laser line as follows.

The position of laser line can be changed as the
movable range of the adjusting screw for the laser is
changed by turning two screws with a hex wrench. (The
movable range of laser line is factory adjusted within 1
mm (0.04") from the side surface of blade.)
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.

NOTE:

• Check the position of laser line regularly for

accuracy .

• Have the tool repaired by Makita authorized

service center for any failure on the laser unit.

Cleaning of the lens for the laser light

For model LS1216L only

1. Screwdriver

2. Screw (one
piece only)

3. Lens for the

1

2

3

009609

laser light

If the lens for the laser light becomes dirty, or sawdust
adheres to it in such a way that the laser line is no longer
easily visible, unplug the saw and remove and clean the
lens for the laser light carefully with a damp, soft cloth.
Do not use solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners on
the lens.

1. Lens for the
laser light

1

009610

To remove the lens for the laser light, remove the saw
blade before removing the lens according to the
instructions in the section titled "Installing or removing
saw blade".
Loosen but do not remove the screw which secures the
lens using a screwdriver.
Pull out the lens as shown in the figure.

NOTE:

• If the lens does not come out, loosen the screw

further and pull out the lens again without removing
the screw.

Replacing carbon brushes

1. Limit mark

1

001145

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Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep
the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same
time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps.
Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones
and secure the brush holder caps.

1

2

009516

1. Screwdriver

2. Brush holder
cap

After replacing brushes, plug in the tool and break in
brushes by running tool with no load for about 10
minutes. Then check the tool while running and electric
brake operation when releasing the switch trigger. If
electric brake is not working well, ask your local Makita
service center for repair.

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.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.

ACCESSORIES

CAUTION:

• These accessories or attachments are

recommended for use with your Makita tool

specified in this manual. The use of any other

accessories or attachments might present a risk of

injury to persons. Only use accessory or

attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.

• Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades

Miter saw blades

Combination

Crosscutting

Fine cross cuts For sand-free cuts cleanly against the grain.

Non-ferrous metals
miter saw blades

006526

For smooth and precise cutting in various materials.

General purpose blade for fast and smooth rip,
crosscuts and miters.

For smoother cross grain cuts. Slices cleanly
against the grain.

For miters in aluminum, copper, brass, tubing,
and other non-ferrous metals.

• Vise assembly (Horizontal vise)

• Vertic al vi se

• Socket wrench 13

• Holder

• Dust bag

• Crown molding stopper set

• Triangular rule

• Dust box

• Hex wrench (for LS1216L)

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MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

Warranty Policy

Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested
before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of
defects from workmanship and materials for the period
of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase.
Should any trouble develop during this one year period,
return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of
Makita’s Factory or Authorized Service Centers. If
inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective
workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or at our
option, replace) without charge.

This Warranty does not apply where:

repairs have been made or attempted by others:
repairs are required because of normal wear and
tear:
the tool has been abused, misused or improperly
maintained:
alterations have been made to the tool.

IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE
PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH
DURING AND AFTER THE TERM OF THIS
WARRANTY.
MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF "MERCHANTABILITY" AND "FITNESS FOR A
SPECIFIC PURPOSE," AFTER THE ONE YEAR TERM
OF THIS WARRANTY.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Some states do not allow limitation on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not
apply to you.

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