Makita LSl21l User Manual

Slide

Compound

305

mm

(12”)

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MODEL

Equipped with Electric Brake

Saw

LSl21l

DOUBLE

INSULATION

SPECIFICATIONS

Blade diameter ..............................................................................................................

Arbor diameter ..............................................................................................................

Max cutting capacities

Miter angle

00

Left and right

[Note)

mark indicates that a wood facing with the following thickness is used.

Miter angle

I

oo

Left and right

1H x W)

Bevel angle

45O

45"

Left

.

65

mm

x

230

x

290

x

310

x

162

x

205

x

219

11-3/16',) 113/16"1

mm

12-9/16" x 9-1/16',)

57

mm

12-1/4" x 11-7/16")

48

mm

11-7/8" x 12-3/16")

.

65

mm

12-9/16'' X 6-3/8"1

57

mm

(2-1/4" x 8-1/16',)

mm

48

1

.11-7/8" x 8-5/8")

I

Thickness of wood facing

I

30

mm

21

mm

Right

45"

I

49

mm

x

230

x

290

x

310

x

162

x

205

x

219

x

8-5/8")

mm

*11-15/16" x 9-1/16',)

40

mm

11-9/16" x 11-7/16")

31

mm

11-1/4" x 12-3/16")

49

mm

11-15/16" x 6-3/8"1

40

mm

11-9/16" x 8-1/16',)

31

mm

11-1/4"

I

.120

14-3/4" x 9-1/16',) 107

14-3/16" x 11-7/16")

94

13-11/16" x 12-3/16")

.120

(4-3/4" x 6-3/8"1

107

14-3/16"

94

13-1 1/16" x 8-5/8")

-120mmx

(4-3/4"

107

14-3/16' x 5-1 1/16',)

94

13-11/16" x 6-118"l

mm

305

25.4

00

x

230

x

290

x

310

x

162

x

205

x

8-1/16")

x

219

115mm

x

4-112")

x

145

x

155

mm

11

2")

11")

No

load speed (RPMl

Dimensions (L

Net weight

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

.......................

Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.

................................................................................................................

.._.

1,040

mm

x W x

HI

..............................

140-15/16" x 23-13/16" x 24-7/16,')

x

2

605

mm

x

620

4,000

mm

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction

Manual Before Operating

Slide Compound Saw

Save

it

for future reference

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 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 CHILD PROOF removing starter keys.

8.

DON‘T FORCE TOOL.

it

was designed.

9.

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment was not designed.

IO.

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 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

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,

it.

in

presence of flammable liquids or gases.

bits,

cutters, and the like.

in

working order.

with

padlocks, master switches, or

It

will do the job better and safer at the rate for which

to

do a job for which

in

moving parts. Nonslip

it

frees both hands to operate tool.

in

damp

by

it

3

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

will

the current your product will draw. An undersized cord

in line voltage resulting in

loss

of

power and overheating. Table 1 shows the

cause a drop

correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating.

If

in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the

heavier the cord.

TABLE

Ampere Rating More Not MOW Than Than

0-

6

10 12

6

-

10

-

12

-

16

MINIMUM GAUGE

1

I

0

-

25

I

18 16 14 18 16

16

14

FOR

CORD

SETS

Total Length

26

-

50

AWG

of

Cord

I

in

Feet

51 - 100 I 101

:t

16 14 12 12 Not Recommended

I

-

12

150

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 tool. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power source with voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.

ADDITIONAL

1.

Wear eye protection.

2.

Do

not operate saw without guards

3.

Don't use the tool in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.

4.

Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage before operation.

Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately.

5.

Use only flanges specified for this tool.

6.

Be careful not to damage the arbor, flanges (especially the installing surface) or bolt. Damage to these parts could result

-

7.

Make sure that the turn base is properly secured

operation.

8.

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

9.

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

IO.

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

1

1.

Be sure that the blade does not contact the turn base

12.

Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw moves up or down slightly

during start-up and stopping.

13.

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

14.

Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid contact with any coasting blade.

It

can still cause severe injury.

15.

Never reach around saw blade.

16.

Make sure the blade is not contacting turned on.

17.

Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let

for vibration or wobbling that could indicate poor installation or a poorly

balanced blade.

18.

Wait

until

the blade attains full speed before cutting.

19.

Stop operation immediately if you notice anything abnormal.

20.

Do

not attempt to lock the trigger

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.

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

24.

Don't abuse cord. Never yank cord to disconnect

cord away from heat, oil, water and sharp edges.

SAFETY

in

place.

in

the

workpiece before the switch is

in

the on position.

RULES

blade breakage.

so

it

will not move during

in

the lowest position.

it

run for a while. Watch

it

from the receptacle. Keep

SAVE

THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

5

Socket wrench Store the socket wrench in the wrench

holder

at

the rear of the tool after using

it.

Wrench holder

1

Bench mounting saw When the tool

locked in the lowered position. Release the handle from the lowered position by lowering

it

slightly and removing the chain from

the screw on the motor housing.

This tool should be bolted with

level and stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool’s base. This will help pre-

vent tipping and possible injury.

is

shipped,

,

the

two

handle

bolts to a

is

I

Chain

6

Installing

CAUTION

Always be sure that the tool

the blade. Use the socket wrench to loosen the hex

bolt which secures the center cover turning counterclockwise. cover and the center cover.

Press

and use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt by turning it clockwise. Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.

or

removing

saw

blade

:

is

switched off and unplugged before installing

by

Raise

the safety

the shaft lock to lock the spindle

Socket wrenc

or

removing

To

install the blade, mount 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.

it

carefully

Hex bolt (left-handed)

Socket wrench

\-Outer

I--

flange

Ring

Hex bolt (left-handed)

rSpindle

Inner flange

Saw blade

7

Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt securely by turning

it

counter-

clockwise while pressing the shaft lock.

Return the safety cover and the center cover to the original position. Then tighten

the hex bolt to secure the center cover.

Lower the handle to make sure that the

safety cover moves properly.

I

/-Safety

cover

I

-Socket

wrench

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

serious injury to operator or others in the general vicinity of the tool. Safety cover

When lowering the handle, the safety cover rises automatically. The cover returns to

its

--

original position when the cut is complet d

is

and the handle

OR

REMOVE THE SAFETY COVER. In

the interest

raised. NEVER DEFE&T

of

your personal safety, always maintain the safety cover in good condition. Any irregular operation of the safety cover

should be corrected immediately. NEVER

USE THE TOOL WITH A FAULTY SAFETY COVER. If the see-through safety

cover becomes dirty, or sawdust adheres to

it

in sucha way that the blade and/or work-

~~

piece is no longer easily visible, 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.

Dust

bag

fit

To attach the dust bag, When the dust bag

it into the elbow.

is

about half full, remove the dust bag from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the dust bag by tapping

as

it

possible.

lightly to remove

as

much dust

NOTE

:

If

you

connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, more efficient and cleaner operations can be

performed.

8

Positioning This tool

so

that the saw blade does not contact the kerf boards. Before use, adjust the kerf boards

as

follows:

First unplug the tool. Loosen the

(2

each on left and right) which secure the kerf boards. Retighten them to the extent that the hand. Loosen the clamp screw on the arm. Pull the carriage toward lower the handle boards the sides of blade teeth slightly. Tighten

the front screws (do not tighten firmly). Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and adjust the kerf boards kerf boards just contact the sides of blade teeth slightly. Tighten the rear screws (do not tighten firmly). After adjusting the kerf boards, tighten the

kerf

boards

is

provided with kerf boards in the turn base. The kerf boards are factory-adjusted

all

screws

kerf boards can be easily moved by

you

so

that the kerf boards just contact

fully.

fully and

Adjust the kerf

so

that the

all

screws securely.

1

Kerf

board

Left

bevel

cut

CAUTION: After changing the bevel angle, always readjust the kerf boards

Straight

cut

Right

bevel

as

described above.

cut

9