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9 ENGLISH (Original instructions) Contents SPECIFICATIONS ...... 10 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TOOL...... 11 INSTALLATION...... 12 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ...... 12 ASSEMBLY...... 14 OPERATION...... 16 MAINTENANCE...... 18 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES...... 19

Explanation of general view 1. Stopper pin 26. Lock-off button 50. Sliding fence 2. Bolts 27. Switch trigger 51. Clamping screw 3. Adjusting bolt 28. Hole for padlock 52. Vise arm 4. Blade guard 29. Switch for laser 53. Vise knob 5. Kerf board 30. Screw holding the laser unit box 54. Vise rod 6. Screw 31. Light 55. Holder 7. Saw blade 32. Switch for light 56. 52/38° type crown molding 8. Blade teeth 33. Socket wrench with hex wrench 57. 45° type crown molding 9. Left bevel cut on its other end 58. 45° type cove molding 10. Straight cut 34. Wrench holder 59. Inside corner 11. Turn base 35. Socket wrench 60. Outside corner 12. Top surface of turn base 36. Blade case 61. Vise 13. Periphery of blade 37. Center cover 62. Spacer block 14. Guide fence 38. Hex bolt 63. Aluminum extrusion 15. Stopper arm 39. Arrow 64. Over 450 mm 16. Adjusting screw 40. Shaft lock 65. Holes 17. Miter scale 41. Hex bolt (left-handed) 66. Cut grooves with blade 18. Pointer 42. Outer flange 67. Hex bolts 19. Lock lever 43. Ring 68. Triangular rule 20. Grip 44. Inner flange 69. 0° adjusting bolt 21. Lever 45. Spindle 70. Left 45° bevel angle adjusting bolt 22. Arm 46. Dust nozzle 71. Top surface of turn table 23. Bevel scale 47. Dust bag 72. Right 5° bevel angle adjusting bolt 24. Release button 48. Fastener 73. Screwdriver 25. Locking screw 49. Support 74. Brush holder cap

SPECIFICATIONS Model LS0815F/LS0815FL Blade diameter 216 mm Blade thickness 1.5 - 2.5 mm Hole diameter - For all countries other than European countries 25.4 mm - For European countries 30 mm Max. Miter angle Left 50° Right 60° Max. Bevel angle Left 48° Right 5° Max. Cutting capacities (H x W) with 216 mm in diameter Bevel angle Miter angle 45° (left) 5° (right) 0° 0° 50 mm x 305 mm 60 mm x 305 mm 65 mm x 305 mm 45° 50 mm x 215 mm - 65 mm x 215 mm 60° (right) - - 65 mm x 150 mm Rated voltage 220 - 240 V, 50-60 Hz Rated input 1,400 W, S6 40% 5 min No load speed (min-1) 5,000 Laser Type (LS0815FL only) Red Laser 650 nm, <1 mW (Laser Class 2) Dimensions (L x W x H) 755 mm x 450 mm x 488 mm

10 Net weight For all countries other than European countries...... 14.1 kg For European countries...... LS0815F 14.1 kg ...... LS0815FL 14.2 kg Safety class /II • Due to our continuing program 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 Symbols END223-4 General Power Tool Safety The following show the symbols used for the equipment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. Warnings GEA010-1 WARNING Read all safety warnings and all ...... Read instruction manual. instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or ...... DOUBLE INSULATION serious injury. Save all warnings and ...... To avoid injury from flying debris, keep instructions for future reference. holding the saw head down, after making cuts, until the blade has come to a complete stop. ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TOOL ENB034-7 1. Wear eye protection. When performing slide cut, first pull 2. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid carriage fully and press down handle, contact with any coasting blade. It can still cause then push carriage toward the guide severe injury. fence. 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 ...... Do not place hand or fingers close to the move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie blade. the blade guard into the open position. 4. Do not perform any operation freehand. The ...... Adjust sliding fences clear of blade and workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn blade guard properly. base and guide fence with the vise during all operations. Never use your hand to secure the ...... LASER RADIATION: Do not stare into workpiece. beam. Direct laser beam may injure your 5. Never reach around saw blade. eyes. 6. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings...... Only for EU countries 7. Unplug tool before changing blade or servicing. Do not dispose of electric equipment 8. Always secure all moving portions before carrying together with household waste material! the tool. In observance of the European Directive, 9. Stopper pin which locks the cutter head down is on Waste Electric and Electronic for carrying and storage purposes only and not for Equipment and its implementation in any cutting operations. accordance with national law, electric 10. Do not use the tool in the presence of flammable equipment that have reached the end of liquids or gases. The electrical operation of the tool their life must be collected separately and could create an explosion and fire when exposed to returned to an environmentally flammable liquids or gases. compatible recycling facility. 11. Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage Intended use ENE006-1 before operation. The tool is intended for accurate straight and miter cutting Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately. in wood. With appropriate saw blades, aluminum can also 12. Use only flanges specified for this tool. be sawed. 13. Be careful not to damage the arbor, flanges (especially the installing surface) or bolt. Damage Power supply ENF002-2 to these parts could result in blade breakage. The tool should be connected only to a power supply of 14. Make sure that the turn base is properly secured the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and can so it will not move during operation. only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They are 15. For your safety, remove the chips, small pieces, double-insulated and can, therefore, also be used from etc. from the table top before operation. sockets without earth wire. 16. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from the workpiece before operation.

11 17. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the 39. Wear gloves for handling saw blade (saw blades switch is turned on. shall be carried in a holder wherever practicable) 18. Be sure that the blade does not contact the turn and rough material. base in the lowest position. 40. Keep the floor area free of loose material e.g. 19. Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw chips and cut-offs. moves up or down slightly during start-up and 41. When fitted with laser, no exchange with different stopping. type of laser is permitted. Repairs shall only be 20. Make sure the blade is not contacting the carried out correctly. workpiece before the switch is turned on. 21. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let it SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. run for a while. Watch for vibration or wobbling that could indicate poor installation or a poorly balanced blade. INSTALLATION 22. Wait until the blade attains full speed before cutting. Bench mounting (Fig. 1) 23. Stop operation immediately if you notice anything When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the abnormal. lowered position by the stopper pin. Release the stopper 24. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the on pin by simultaneously applying a slight downward position. pressure on the handle and pulling the stopper pin. 25. Be alert at all times, especially during repetitive, WARNING: monotonous operations. Do not be lulled into a • Ensure that the tool will not move on the false sense of security. Blades are extremely supporting surface. Movement of the miter saw on unforgiving. the supporting surface while cutting may result in loss 26. Always use accessories recommended in this of control and serious personal injury. (Fig. 2) manual. Use of improper accessories such as This tool should be bolted with four bolts to a level and abrasive wheels may cause an injury. stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool’s 27. Do not use the saw to cut other than wood, base. This will help prevent tipping and possible injury. aluminum or similar materials. (Fig. 3) 28. Connect miter saws to a dust collecting device Turn the adjusting bolt clockwise or counterclockwise so when sawing. that it comes into a contact with the tool surface to keep 29. Select saw blades in relation to the material to be the tool stable. cut. 30. Take care when slotting. 31. Replace the kerf board when worn. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 32. Do not use saw blades manufactured from high WARNING: speed steel. • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and 33. Some dust created from operation contains unplugged before adjusting or checking function chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or on the tool. Failure to switch off and unplug the tool other reproductive harm. Some examples of these may result in serious personal injury from accidental chemicals are: start-up. • lead from lead-based-painted material and, • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated Blade guard (Fig. 4) lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, When lowering the handle, the blade guard rises depending on how often you do this type of automatically. The blade guard returns to its original work. To reduce your exposure to these position when the cut is completed and the handle is chemicals: work in a well ventilated area and raised. work with approved safety equipment, such as WARNING: those dust masks that are specially designed to • Never defeat or remove the blade guard or the filter out microscopic particles. spring which attaches to the guard. An exposed 34. To reduce the emitted noise, always be sure that blade as a result of defeated guarding may result in the blade is sharp and clean. serious personal injury during operation. 35. The operator is adequately trained in the use, In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain the adjustment and operation of the machine. blade guard in good condition. Any irregular operation of 36. Use correctly sharpened saw blades. Observe the the blade guard should be corrected immediately. Check maximum speed marked on the saw blade. to assure spring loaded return action of guard. 37. Refrain from removing any cut-offs or other parts WARNING: of the workpiece from the cutting area whilst the • Never use the tool if the blade guard or spring are tool is running and the saw head is not in the rest damaged, faulty or removed. Operation of the tool position. with a damaged, faulty or removed guard may result in 38. Use only saw blades recommended by the serious personal injury. manufacturer which conform to EN847-1. 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 12 clean the guard carefully with a damp cloth. Do not use WARNING: solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic • After installing a new blade and with the tool guard because this may cause damage to the guard. unplugged, always be sure that the blade does not If the blade guard becomes dirty and needs to be cleaned contact any part of the lower base when the handle for proper operation follow the steps below: is lowered completely. If a blade makes contact with With the tool switched off and unplugged, use the the base it may cause kickback and result in serious supplied socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding the personal injury. center cover. Loosen the hex bolt by turning it counterclockwise and raise the blade guard and center Stopper arm (Fig. 10) cover. (Fig. 5) The lower limit position of the blade can be easily With the blade guard so positioned, cleaning can be more adjusted with the stopper arm. To adjust it, move the completely and efficiently accomplished. When cleaning stopper arm in the direction of the arrow as shown in the is complete reverse procedure above and secure bolt. Do figure. Adjust the adjusting screw so that the blade stops not remove spring holding blade guard. If guard becomes at the desired position when lowering the handle fully. damaged through age or UV light exposure, contact a Makita service center for a new guard. DO NOT DEFEAT Adjusting the miter angle (Fig. 11) OR REMOVE GUARD. Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the turn base while pressing down the lock lever. When you have Positioning kerf board (Fig. 6 & 7) moved the grip to the position where the pointer points to This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn base the desired angle on the miter scale, securely tighten the to minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. The kerf grip clockwise. boards are factory adjusted so that the saw blade does not contact the kerf boards. Before use, adjust the kerf CAUTION: boards as follows: • After changing the miter angle, always secure the turn First, unplug the tool. Loosen all the screws (3 each on left base by tightening the grip firmly. and right) securing the kerf boards. Re-tighten them only NOTICE: to the extent that the kerf boards can still be easily moved • When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the handle by hand. Lower the handle fully and push in the stopper fully. pin to lock the handle in the lowered position. Loosen the screw which secures the slide poles. Pull the carriage Adjusting the bevel angle (Fig. 12) toward you fully. Adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of boards just contact the sides of the blade teeth. Tighten the tool counterclockwise. Unlock the arm by pushing the the front screws (do not tighten firmly). Push the carriage handle somewhat strongly in the direction that you intend toward the guide fence fully and adjust the kerf boards so to tilt the saw blade. that the kerf boards just contact the sides of blade teeth. Tighten the rear screws (do not tighten firmly). NOTE: After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stopper pin • Lever can be adjusted to a different lever angle by and raise the handle. Then tighten all the screws securely. removing the screw holding the lever and securing the lever at a desired angle. (Fig. 13) NOTICE: Tilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desired • After setting the bevel angle ensure that the kerf angle on the bevel scale. Then tighten the lever clockwise boards are adjusted properly. Correct adjustment of firmly to secure the arm. (Fig. 14) the kerf boards will help provide proper support of the To tilt the saw blade to right 5° or left 48°: set the saw workpiece minimizing workpiece tear out. blade to 0° for right 5°, or 45° for left 48°. Then slightly tilt the saw blade to the opposite side. Push the release Maintaining maximum cutting capacity button and tilt the saw blade to the desired position. This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum Tighten the lever to secure the arm. cutting capacity for a 216 mm saw blade. Unplug the tool before any adjustment is attempted. CAUTION: When installing a new blade, always check the lower limit • After changing the bevel angle, always secure the arm position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as follows: by tightening the lever clockwise. (Fig. 8 & 9) NOTICE: First, unplug the tool. Push the carriage toward the guide • When tilting the saw blade be sure the handle is fully fence fully and lower the handle completely. Use the hex. raised. wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until the periphery of the • When changing bevel angles, be sure to position the blade extends slightly below the top surface of the turn kerf boards appropriately as explained in the base at the point where the front face of the guide fence “Positioning kerf board” section. meets the top surface of the turn base. With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while Slide lock adjustment (Fig. 15) holding the handle all the way down to be sure that the To lock the slide pole, turn the locking screw clockwise. blade does not contact any part of the lower base. Re- adjust slightly, if necessary.

13 Switch action Laser beam action For European countries (Fig. 16) For model LS0815FL only To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally CAUTION: pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, push • When not in use, be sure to turn off the laser. (Fig. 18) the lever to the left, press in the lock-off button and then pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. CAUTION: • Never look into the laser beam. Direct laser beam may WARNING: injure your eyes. • Before plugging in the tool, always check to see • LASER RADIATION, DO NOT STARE INTO THE that the switch trigger actuates properly and BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL returns to the “OFF” position when released. Do INSTRUMENTS, CLASS 2M LASER PRODUCT. not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing in • Before shifting the laser line or performing the lock-off button. This can cause switch maintenance adjustment, be sure to unplug the tool. breakage. Operating a tool with a switch that does not To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position (ON) actuate properly can lead to loss of control and serious of the switch. To turn off the laser beam, press the lower personal injury. position (OFF) of the switch. A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of padlock to lock the tool off. the saw blade by loosening the screw holding the laser For all countries other than European countries unit box and shifting it in the desired direction. After (Fig. 17) shifting, be sure to tighten the screw. (Fig. 19) To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is positioned within pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, 1 mm from the side surface of the blade (cutting position). press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger. NOTE: Release the switch trigger to stop. • When laser line appears dim and hard to see because WARNING: of direct sunlight, relocate the work area to a place • Before plugging in the tool, always check to see where there is less direct sunlight. that the switch trigger actuates properly and Cleaning of the lens for the laser light returns to the “OFF” position when released. Do If the lens for the laser light becomes dirty, or sawdust not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing in adheres to it in such a way that the laser line is no longer the lock-off button. This can cause switch easily visible, unplug the saw and remove and clean the breakage. Operating a tool with a switch that does not lens for the laser light carefully with a damp, soft cloth. Do actuate properly can lead to loss of control and serious not use solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners on the personal injury. lens. A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of padlock to lock the tool off. NOTE: • When laser line is dim and almost or entirely invisible WARNING: because of the direct sunlight in the indoor or outdoor • Do not use a lock with a shank or cable any smaller window-by work, relocate the work area to a place not than 6.35 mm in diameter. A smaller shank or cable exposed to the direct sunlight. may not properly lock the tool in the off position and unintentional operation may occur resulting in serious personal injury. Light action (Fig. 20 & 21) • NEVER use tool without a fully operative switch To turn on the light, press the upper position (ON) of the trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch is HIGHLY switch. To turn off the light, press the lower position (OFF) DANGEROUS and must be repaired before further of the switch. usage or serious personal injury may occur. CAUTION: • For your safety, this tool is equipped with a lock-off • Do not look in the light or see the source of light button which prevents the tool from unintended directly. starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the lock-off NOTE: button. A switch in need of repair may result in • Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. unintentional operation and serious personal injury. • Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may to Return tool to a Makita service center for proper repairs lower the luminance. BEFORE further usage. • NEVER defeat the lock-off button by taping down or ASSEMBLY some other means. A switch with a defeated lock-off button may result in unintentional operation and WARNING: serious personal injury. • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before working on the tool. Failure to Electronic function switch off and unplug the tool may result in serious personal injury. Soft start feature • This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool by limiting the start-up torque.

14 Storage of socket wrench with hex For European countries wrench on its other end (Fig. 22) CAUTION: The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure. When • The ring 30 mm in outer diameter is factory-installed the socket wrench is needed it can be pulled out of the between the inner and outer flanges. wrench holder. Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the After using the socket wrench it can be stored by returning socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt securely it to the wrench holder. counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock. (Fig. 28) Return the blade guard and center cover to its original Installing or removing saw blade position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure the center cover. Release the handle from the raised position WARNING: by pulling the stopper pin. Lower the handle to make sure • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and that the blade guard moves properly. Make sure the shaft unplugged before installing or removing the blade. lock has released spindle before making cut. Accidental start up of the tool may result in serious personal injury. Dust bag (Fig. 29) • Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations cleaner install or remove the blade. Failure to use the wrench and dust collection easier. To attach the dust bag, fit it may result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of onto the dust nozzle. the hex bolt and serious personal injury. (Fig. 23) When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust bag Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the dust bag stopper pin. (Fig. 24) of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to remove particles To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen the adhering to the insides which might hamper further hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it collection. counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center cover. NOTE: If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, cleaner WARNING: operations can be performed. • Do not remove any screw other than the hex bolt illustrated. If you mistakenly remove another screw Securing workpiece and the blade guard comes off, make sure to re- WARNING: assemble the blade guard. (Fig. 25) • It is extremely important to always secure the Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the socket workpiece correctly with the proper type of vise or wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then remove the crown molding stoppers. Failure to do so may result hex bolt, outer flange and blade. in serious personal injury and cause damage to the tool NOTE: and/or the workpiece. • If the inner flange is removed be sure to install it on the • After a cutting operation do not raise the blade spindle with its protrusion facing away from the blade. If until it has come to a complete stop. The raising of a the flange is installed incorrectly the flange will rub coasting blade may result in serious personal injury against the machine. and damage to the workpiece. • When cutting a workpiece that is longer than the WARNING: support base of the saw, the material should be • Before mounting the blade onto the spindle, always supported the entire length beyond the support be sure that the correct ring for the blade’s arbor base and at the same height to keep the material hole you intend to use is installed between the level. Proper workpiece support will help avoid blade inner and the outer flanges. Use of the incorrect pinch and possible kickback which may result in arbor hole ring may result in the improper mounting of serious personal injury. Do not rely solely on the the blade causing blade movement and severe vertical vise and/or horizontal vise to secure the vibration resulting in possible loss of control during workpiece. Thin material tends to sag. Support operation and in serious personal injury. (Fig. 26) workpiece over its entire length to avoid blade pinch To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle, and possible KICKBACK. (Fig. 30) making sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on the Guide fence (SLIDING FENCES) blade case. Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the adjustment (Fig. 31) socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-handed) WARNING: securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock. • Before operating the tool, make sure that the sliding For all countries other than European countries fence is secured firmly. (Fig. 27) • Before bevel-cutting, make sure that no part of the tool, especially the blade, contacts the sliding CAUTION: fence. when fully lowering and raising the handle in • The ring 25.4 mm in outer diameter is factory-installed any position and while moving the carriage as shown in the figure. through its full range of travel. If the blade makes contact the sliding fence may result in kickback or

15 unexpected movement of the material and serious smooth cutting and without significant decrease in personal injury. (Fig. 32) blade speed. • Gently press down the handle to perform the cut. If the CAUTION: handle is pressed down with force or if lateral force is • When performing bevel cuts, slide the sliding fence to applied, the blade will vibrate and leave a mark (saw the left and secure it as shown in the figure. Otherwise, mark) in the workpiece and the precision of the cut will it will contact the blade or a part of the tool, causing be impaired. possible serious injury to the operator. • During a slide cut, gently push the carriage toward the This tool is equipped with the sliding fence which should guide fence without stopping. If the carriage movement ordinarily be positioned as shown in the figure. is stopped during the cut, a mark will be left in the However, when performing left bevel cuts, set it to the left workpiece and the precision of the cut will be impaired. position as shown in the figure if the tool head contacts it. When bevel-cutting operations are complete, don’t forget WARNING: to return the sliding fence to the original position and • Make sure the blade is not contacting the secure it by firmly tightening the clamping screw. workpiece, etc. before the switch is turned on. Turning the tool on with the blade in contact with the Vertical vise (Fig. 33) workpiece may result in kickback and serious personal The vertical vise can be installed on either the left or right injury. side of the guide fence. Insert the vise rod into the hole in 1. Press cutting (cutting small workpieces) (Fig. 35) the guide fence and tighten the screw on the back of the Workpieces up to 90 mm high and 60 mm wide can be guide fence to secure the vise rod. cut in the following manner. Position the vise arm according to the thickness and Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and shape of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by tighten the locking screw clockwise to secure the tightening the screw. If the screw to secure the vise arm carriage. Secure the workpiece correctly with the contacts the guide fence, install the screw on the opposite proper type of vise. Switch on the tool without the side of vise arm. Make sure that no part of the tool blade making any contact and wait until the blade contacts the vise when lowering the handle fully and attains full speed before lowering. Then gently lower pulling or pushing the carriage all the way. If some part the handle to the fully lowered position to cut the contacts the vise, re-position the vise. workpiece. When the cut is completed, switch off the Press the workpiece flat against the guide fence and the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME TO A turn base. Position the workpiece at the desired cutting COMPLETE STOP before returning the blade to its position and secure it firmly by tightening the vise knob. fully elevated position. WARNING: WARNING: • The workpiece must be secured firmly against the • Firmly tighten the knob clockwise so that the turn base and guide fence with the vise during all carriage will not move during operation. Insufficient operations. If the workpiece is not properly secured tightening of the knob may cause possible kickback against the fence the material may move during the which may result in serious personal injury. cutting operation causing possible damage to the • Never cut so small workpiece which cannot be blade, causing the material to be thrown and loss of securely held by the vise. Improperly held workpiece control resulting in serious personal injury. may cause kickback and serious personal injury. Holders (Fig. 34) 2. Slide (push) cutting (cutting wide workpieces) (Fig. 36) The holders can be installed on either side as a Loosen the locking screw counterclockwise so that the convenient means of holding workpieces horizontally. Slip carriage can slide freely. Secure the workpiece with fully the holder rods into the holes in the base. Then the proper type of vise. Pull the carriage toward you tighten the holders securely with the screws. fully. Switch on the tool without the blade making any WARNING: contact and wait until the blade attains full speed. • Always support a long workpiece so it is level with Press the handle down and PUSH THE CARRIAGE the top surface of the turn base for an accurate cut TOWARD THE GUIDE FENCE AND THROUGH THE and to prevent dangerous loss of tool control. WORKPIECE. When the cut is completed, switch off Proper workpiece support will help avoid blade pinch the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME and possible kickback which may result in serious TO A COMPLETE STOP before returning the blade to personal injury. its fully elevated position. WARNING: OPERATION • Whenever performing a slide cut, first pull the carriage full towards you and press the handle all NOTICE: the way down, then push the carriage toward the • Before use, be sure to release the handle from the guide fence. Never start the cut with the carriage lowered position by pulling the stopper pin. not pulled fully toward you. If you perform the slide • Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle when cut without the carriage pulled fully toward you cutting. Too much force may result in overload of the unexpected kickback may occur and serious personal motor and/or decreased cutting efficiency. Push down injury may result. handle with only as much force as is necessary for

16 • Never attempt to perform a slide cut by pulling the is being cut on a workpiece. Compound cutting can be carriage towards you. Pulling the carriage towards performed at the angle shown in the table. you while cutting may cause unexpected kickback resulting in possible serious personal injury. Miter angle Bevel angle • Never perform the slide cut with the handle locked in Left and Right 0° - 45° Left 0° - 45° the lowered position. • Never loosen the locking screw which secures the 010340 carriage while the blade is rotating. A loose carriage When performing compound cutting, refer to “Press while cutting may cause unexpected kickback resulting cutting”, “Slide cutting”, “Miter cutting” and “Bevel cut” in possible in serious personal injury. explanations. 3. Miter cutting 6. Cutting crown and cove moldings Refer to the previously covered “Adjusting the miter Crown and cove moldings can be cut on a compound angle”. miter saw with the moldings laid flat on the turn base. 4. Bevel cut (Fig. 37) There are two common types of crown moldings and Loosen the lever and tilt the saw blade to set the bevel one type of cove moldings; 52/38° wall angle crown angle (Refer to the previously covered “Adjusting the molding, 45° wall angle crown molding and 45° wall bevel angle”). Be sure to retighten the lever firmly to angle cove molding. See illustrations. (Fig. 38) secure the selected bevel angle safely. Secure the There are crown and cove molding joints which are workpiece with a vise. Make sure the carriage is pulled made to fit “Inside” 90° corners ((1) and (2) in Fig. A) all the way back toward the operator. Switch on the and “Outside” 90° corners ((3) and (4) in Fig. A). tool without the blade making any contact and wait (Fig. 39 & 40) until the blade attains full speed. Then gently lower the Measuring handle to the fully lowered position while applying Measure the wall length and adjust workpiece on table pressure in parallel with the blade and PUSH THE to cut wall contact edge to desired length. Always CARRIAGE TOWARD THE GUIDE FENCE TO CUT make sure that cut workpiece length at the back of THE WORKPIECE. When the cut is completed, switch the workpiece is the same as wall length. Adjust cut off the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME length for angle of cut. Always use several pieces for TO A COMPLETE STOP before returning the blade to test cuts to check the saw angles. its fully elevated position. When cutting crown and cove moldings, set the bevel WARNING: angle and miter angle as indicated in the table (A) and • After setting the blade for a bevel cut, before position the moldings on the top surface of the saw operating the tool ensure that the carriage and base as indicated in the table (B). blade will have free travel throughout the entire In the case of left bevel cut range of the intended cut. Interruption of the carriage Table (A) or blade travel during the cutting operation may result in kickback and serious personal injury. Molding Bevel angle Miter angle position in • While making a bevel cut keep hands out of the Fig. A 52/38° type 45° type 52/38° type 45° type path of the blade. The angle of the blade may confuse (1) Right 31.6° Right 35.3° the operator as to the actual blade path while cutting For inside corner (2) and contact with the blade will result in serious Left 33.9° Left 30° Left 31.6° Left 35.3° (3) personal injury. For outside corner • The blade should not be raised until it has come to (4) Right 31.6° Right 35.3° a complete stop. During a bevel cut the piece cut off 006361 may come to rest against the blade. If the blade is raised while it is rotating the cut-off piece maybe Table (B) ejected by the blade causing the material to fragment Molding Molding edge against position in Finished piece which may result in serious personal injury. guide fence Fig. A NOTICE: Ceiling contact edge • When pressing down the handle, apply pressure in For inside (1) should be against guide Finished piece will be on parallel with the blade. If a force is applied corner fence. the Left side of blade. perpendicularly to the turn base or if the pressure (2) Wall contact edge should be against guide fence. direction is changed during a cut, the precision of the (3) cut will be impaired. For outside Ceiling contact edge Finished piece will be on corner (4) should be against guide the Right side of blade. • Before bevel-cutting, an adjustment of sliding fence fence. maybe required. Refer to the section titled “Guide fence adjustment”. 006362 5. Compound cutting Example: Compound cutting is the process in which a bevel In the case of cutting 52/38° type crown molding for angle is made at the same time in which a miter angle 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.

17 • Lay crown molding with its broad back (hidden) • Be sure to return the stopper arm to the original surface down on the turn base with its CEILING position when performing other than groove CONTACT EDGE against the guide fence on the cutting. Attempting to make cuts with the stopper arm saw. in the incorrect position could lead to unexpected • The finished piece to be used will always be on the cutting results and kickback which may result in serious LEFT side of the blade after the cut has been personal injury. made. CAUTION: • Be sure to return the stopper arm to the original 7. Cutting aluminum extrusion (Fig. 41) position when performing other than groove cutting. 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 Carrying tool (Fig. 44) lubricant when cutting the aluminum extrusion to Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade at prevent build-up of the aluminum material on the 0° bevel angle and the turn base at the full right miter blade. angle position. Secure the slide poles so that the lower slide pole is locked in the position of the carriage fully WARNING: pulled to operator and the upper poles are locked in the • Never attempt to cut thick or round aluminum position of the carriage fully pushed forward to the guide extrusions. Thick or round aluminum extrusions can fence (refer to the section titled “Slide lock adjustment”.) be difficult to secure and may work loose during the Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position cutting operation which may result in loss of control and by pushing in the stopper pin. serious personal injury. Wind the power supply cord using the cord rests. 8. Wood facing WARNING: Use of wood facing helps to assure splinter-free cuts • Stopper pin is only for carrying and storage in workpieces. Attach a wood facing to the guide fence purposes and should never be used for any cutting using the holes in the guide fence. operations. The use of the stopper pin for cutting See the figure concerning the dimensions for a operations may cause unexpected movement of the suggested wood facing. (Fig. 42) saw blade resulting in kickback and serious personal CAUTION: injury. • Use straight wood of even thickness as the wood Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base as facing. shown in the figure. If you remove the holders, dust bag, etc., you can carry the tool more easily. WARNING: • Use screws to attach the wood facing to the guide CAUTION: fence. The screws should be installed so that the • Always secure all moving portions before carrying the screw heads are below the surface of the wood tool. If portions of the tool move or slide while being facing so that they will not interfere with the carried loss of control or balance may occur resulting in positioning of the material being cut. Misalignment personal injury. of the material being cut can case unexpected movement during the cutting operation which may MAINTENANCE result in a loss of control and serious personal injury. WARNING: NOTICE: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and • When the wood facing is attached, do not turn the turn unplugged before attempting to perform inspection base with the handle lowered. The blade and/or the or maintenance. Failure to unplug and switch off the wood facing will be damaged. tool may result in accidental start up of the tool which 9. Groove cutting (Fig. 43) may result in serious personal injury. A dado type cut can be made by proceeding as • Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean follows: for the best and safest performance. Attempting a Adjust the lower limit position of the blade using the cut with a dull and /or dirty blade may cause kickback adjusting screw and the stopper arm to limit the cutting and result in a serious personal injury. depth of the blade. Refer to “Stopper arm” section NOTICE: described previously. • Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the After adjusting the lower limit position of the blade, cut like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result. parallel grooves across the width of the workpiece using a slide (push) cut as shown in the figure. Then Adjusting the cutting angle remove the workpiece material between the grooves This tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory, with a chisel. but rough handling may have affected the alignment. If your tool is not aligned properly, perform the following: WARNING: • Do not attempt to perform this type of cut by using 1. Miter angle (Fig. 45) a wider type blade or dado blade. Attempting to Push the carriage toward the guide fence and tighten make a groove cut with a wider blade or dado blade the locking screw to secure the carriage. could lead to unexpected cutting results and kickback Loosen the grip which secures the turn base. Turn the which may result in serious personal injury. turn base so that the pointer points to 0° on the miter

18 scale. Then turn the turn base slightly clockwise and To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, counterclockwise to seat the turn base in the 0° miter any other maintenance or adjustment should be notch. (Leave as it is if the pointer does not point to performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always 0°.) Loosen the hex sockets bolts securing the guide using Makita replacement parts. fence using the socket wrench. (Fig. 46) Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES position by pushing in the stopper pin. Square the side of the blade with the face of the guide fence using a WARNING: triangular rule, try-square, etc. Then securely tighten • These Makita accessories or attachments are the hex socket bolts on the guide fence in order recommended for use with your Makita tool starting from the right side. (Fig. 47) specified in this manual. The use of any other Make sure that the pointer points to 0° on the miter accessories or attachments may result in serious scale. If the pointer does not point to 0°, loosen the personal injury. screw which secures the pointer and adjust the pointer • Only use the Makita accessory or attachment for its so that it will point to 0°. stated purpose. Misuse of an accessory or attachment may result in serious personal injury. 2. Bevel angle If you need any assistance for more details regarding (1) 0° bevel angle (Fig. 48) these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center. Push the carriage toward the guide fence and • Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades tighten the locking screw to secure the carriage. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered For smooth and precise cutting in Miter saw blades position by pushing in the stopper pin. Loosen the various materials. lever at the rear of the tool. (Fig. 49) General purpose blade for fast and Combination Turn the hex bolt on the right side of the arm two smooth rip, crosscuts and miters. or three revolutions counterclockwise to tilt the For smoother cross grain cuts. Slices blade to the right. (Fig. 50) Crosscutting cleanly against the grain. Carefully square the side of the blade with the top For sand-free cuts cleanly against the surface of the turn base using the triangular rule, Fine cross cuts try-square, etc. by turning the hex bolt on the right grain. side of the arm clockwise. Then tighten the lever Non-ferrous For miters in aluminum, copper, securely. (Fig. 51) metals miter saw brass, tubing, and other non-ferrous Make sure that the pointer on the arm point to 0° blades metals. on the bevel scale on the arm holder. If they do not 006526 point to 0°, loosen the screw which secure the pointer and adjust it so that it will point to 0°. • Vertical vise (2) 45° bevel angle (Fig. 52) • Socket wrench with hex wrench on its other end Adjust the 45° bevel angle only after performing 0° • Holder bevel angle adjustment. To adjust left 45° bevel • Dust bag angle, loosen the lever and tilt the blade to the left • Triangular rule fully. Make sure that the pointer on the arm points NOTE: to 45° on the bevel scale on the arm holder. If the • Some items in the list may be included in the tool pointer does not point to 45°, turn the 45° bevel package as standard accessories. They may differ angle adjusting bolt on the right side of the arm from country to country. holder until the pointer points to 45°. To adjust the right 5° bevel angle, perform the Noise ENG905-1 same procedure as that described above. The typical A-weighted noise level determined according to EN61029: Replacing carbon brushes (Fig. 53) Sound pressure level (LpA): 87 dB (A) Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace Sound power level (LWA): 110 dB (A) when they wear down to 3 mm in length. Keep the carbon Uncertainty (K): 3 dB (A) brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carbon Wear ear protection. brushes should be replaced at the same time. Use only Vibration ENG900-1 identical carbon brushes. (Fig. 54) The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determined Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take according to EN61029: 2 out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and Vibration emission (ah): 2.5 m/s or less secure the brush holder caps. Uncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s2 After use ENG901-1 • After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the tool • The declared vibration emission value has been with a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guard clean measured in accordance with the standard test method according to the directions in the previously covered and may be used for comparing one tool with another. section titled “Blade guard”. Lubricate the sliding • The declared vibration emission value may also be portions with machine oil to prevent rust. used in a preliminary assessment of exposure. • When storing the tool, pull the carriage toward you fully.

19 WARNING: • The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared emission value depending on the ways in which the tool is used. • Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).

For European countries only ENH103-1 EC Declaration of Conformity Makita declares that the following Machine(s): Designation of Machine: Slide Compound Miter Saw Model No./Type: LS0815F, LS0815FL Conforms to the following European Directives: 2006/42/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2006/108/EC, 2006/65/EC They are manufactured in accordance with the following Standard or standardized documents: EN61029, EN55014-1, EN55014-2, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 The Technical file in accordance with 2006/42/EC is available from: Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium

20. 12. 2013

Yasushi Fukaya Director Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium

20 Makita Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium Makita Corporation Anjo, Aichi, Japan

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