Switch Action; Electric Brake - Makita LS1018 Manual De Instrucciones

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.
Slide lock adjustment
010431
To lock the 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
010237
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.
1. Locking screw
1
1. Lock-off button
2
2. Switch trigger
3. Hole for padlock
3
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
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
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
•
Laser beam action
For model LS1018L only
CAUTION:
When not in use, be sure to turn off the laser
•
1
010257
CAUTION:
LASER RADIATION
•
Do not stare into beam.
Before shifting the laser line or performing
•
maintenance adjustment, be sure to unplug the
tool.
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 loosening the screw holding the laser
unit box and shifting it in the desired direction. After
shifting, be sure to tighten the screw.
8
1. Switch for laser