Makita LS1220 User guide
Compound
Miter
Saw
305
mm
(12”)
MODEL
Equipped wlth Electric Brake
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
LS1220
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DOUBLE
IMSULATION
SPECIFICAi'IONS
00
450
(left)
98 mm x 153 mm
(3-7/8" x 6")
63.5 mm
(2-1/2" x 8")
70 mm
1
(2-3/4" x 5-7/8")
44.5 mm x 200 mm
(1 -3/4" x 7-7/8")
00
x
203 mm
x
149 mm
45O (left and right)
98
mm x 107 mm
(3-7/8"
63.5 mm
(2- 1 /2" x 5-5/8")
*44.5 mm x 130 mm
1
(1-3/4" x 5-1/8")
*44.5 mm
(1-3/4"
x
x
x
x
4-1/4")
143 mm
140 mm
5-1/2")
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For Your Own Safety Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(For
All
Tools)
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 to
2.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and
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.
DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp
or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
Don't use tool
6.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work
area.
7.
MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by
removing starter keys.
8.
DON'T FORCE TOOL.
it
was designed.
9.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job for which
was not designed.
10.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Wear no loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught
footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
11.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask
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
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 accessories.
15.
DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
it.
in
working order.
in
presence of flammable liquids or gases.
It
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it
frees both hands to operate tool.
in
moving parts. Nonslip
if
it
cutting
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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 current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop
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 heav-
ier the cord.
Ampere Rating
More Than More Than
0
6 10
10 12
12 16
17.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is
in
off position before plugging in.
18.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner's manual for
Not
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Minimum
Volts
12OV 25ft. 50
aage
for
cord
Total length of cord
18 16 16 14
18 16 14 12
16 16 14 12
14 12
AWG
ft.
in
feet
100
ft.
Not Recommended
recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk
of injury to persons.
19.
NEVER STAND
ON
TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if
the tool is tipped or
if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
20.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard
part that is damaged should be carefully checked
to
determine that
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.
21.
DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction
of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
22.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don't
it
leave tool until
23.
When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
24.
POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has
a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
the plug. If
proper outlet. Do not change the plug
comes to a complete stop.
will
in
the outlet, reverse
it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
in
any way.
150
or
ft.
other
it
fit
in
will
in
a
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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
If
in
the tool.
voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.
doubt, DO NOT PLUG
IN
THE
TOOL. Using a power source with
-
as well as damage to
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
1.
Wear eye protection.
Do
not operate saw without guards in place.
2.
Don't use the tool
3.
Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage before operation.
4.
Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately.
Use only flanges specified for this tool.
5.
Be careful not to damage the arbor, flanges (especially the installing surface)
6.
or bolt. Damage to these parts could result
Make sure that the turn base is properly secured
7.
operation.
For your safety, remove the chips, small pieces, etc. from the table top before
8.
operation.
Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from the workpiece before
9.
operation.
Make sure the shaft lock is released before the switch is turned on.
IO.
Be sure that the blade does not contact the turn base
11.
Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw moves up or down slightly
12.
during start-up and stopping.
Do not perform any operation freehand. The workpiece must be secured
13.
firmly against the turn base and guide fence during all operations.
14.
Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid contact with any coasting blade.
It
can still cause severe injury.
Never reach around saw blade.
15.
Make sure the blade
16.
turned on.
Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let
17.
for vibration or wobbling that could indicate poor installation or a poorly
balanced blade.
Wait until the blade attains full speed before cutting.
18.
Stop operation immediately if you notice anything abnormal.
19.
20.
Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the on position.
in
the presence of flammable liquids
in
blade breakage.
so
is
not contacting the workpiece before the switch is
it
or
gases.
it
will not move during
in
the lowest position.
run for a while. Watch
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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, monotonous operations.
Don't be lulled into a false sense of security. Blades are extremely unforgiving.
23.
Do
not cut cross-armed as shown
in
the picture.
24.
Always use accessories recommended
accessories such as abrasive wheels may cause an injury.
25.
Don't abuse cord. Never yank cord to disconnect
cord away from heat, oil, water and sharp edges.
26.
Turn off tool
changing settings.
27.
Unplug tool before changing blade or servicing.
and
wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or
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in
this manual. Use
it
from the receptacle. Keep
of
improper
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THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
Carrying tool
When carrying the tool, lower the handle
fully
and press the stopper pin to lock the
handle in the lowered position. Secure the
turn base by means of the knob. Carry the
tool by holding both side of the tool base.
WARNING:
Be sure that the
Socket wrench
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
Bench mounting miter saw
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
help prevent tipping and possible injury.
tool
is unplugged first
will
Removing
or
installing saw blade
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off
and unplugged before removing or installing
the blade.
To
remove the blade, use the socket
to
wrench
loosen the hex bolt holding the
center cover by turning it more than three
turns counterclockwise. Raise the safety
cover and center cover.
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Press the shaft lock
so
that the blade cannot revolve and use the socket wrench to
loosen the hex bolt clockwise.Then remove
the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
To install the blade, mount the blade 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 securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock. Then
tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure
the center cover.
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 completed and the handle is raised. NEVER
OR
DEFEAT
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 seethrough safety cover becomes dirty, or
sawdust adheres to
it
in such a way that the blade andlor workpiece is no longer easily visible, unplug the saw and clean the cover carefully with a damp cloth.
or any petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic cover.
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Do
not use solvents
cover
Dust bag
The use-of the dust bag makes cutting
operations clean and dust collections easy.
To
attach the dust bag, fit the bags entry
port over 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
particles adhering to the insides which
might hamper further collection.
Switch action
To
prevent the switch lever from being
accidentally pulled,
vided.
To
start the tool, press in the lock-off but-
ton and pull the switch lever. Release the
switch lever to stop.
it
lightly
so
as to remove
a
lock-off button is pro-
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Dust
nozzle
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Dust
bag
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Lock-off
Switch
button
lever
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CAUTION
*Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch lever actuates properly
and returns to the
*When not using the tool, remove the lock-off button and store
prevents unauthorized operation.
*Do
breakage of the switch.
:
"OFF"
position when released.
it
in a secure place. This
not pull the switch lever hard without pressing in the lock-off button. This can cause
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