MAKITA LS1019 02 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
Slide Compound Miter Saw  
LS1019  
LS1019L  
DOUBLE INSULATION  
Read before use.  
Power supply  
SAFETY WARNINGS  
The tool should be connected only to a power supply of  
the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and  
can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They  
are double-insulated and can, therefore, also be used  
from sockets without earth wire.  
General power tool safety warnings  
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc-  
tions, illustrations and specifications provided  
with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions  
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or  
serious injury.  
Noise  
The typical A-weighted noise level determined accord-  
ing to 62841-3-9:  
Save all warnings and instruc-  
Model LS1019  
Sound pressure level (LpA) : 91 dB(A)  
Sound power level (LWA) : 101 dB (A)  
Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)  
tions for future reference.  
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your  
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated  
(cordless) power tool.  
Model LS1019L  
Sound pressure level (LpA) : 91 dB(A)  
Sound power level (LWA) : 101 dB (A)  
Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)  
Work area safety  
1.  
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or  
dark areas invite accidents.  
WARNING: Wear ear protection.  
2.  
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-  
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable  
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks  
which may ignite the dust or fumes.  
Vibration  
3.  
Keep children and bystanders away while  
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause  
you to lose control.  
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) deter-  
mined according to 62841-3-9:  
Model LS1019  
Vibration emission (ah) : 2.5 m/s2 or less  
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2  
Electrical Safety  
1.  
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never  
Model LS1019L  
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any  
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power  
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will  
reduce risk of electric shock.  
Vibration emission (ah) : 2.5 m/s2 or less  
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2  
NOTE: The declared vibration emission value has  
been measured in accordance with the standard test  
method and may be used for comparing one tool with  
another.  
2.  
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded  
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and  
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-  
tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.  
NOTE: The declared vibration emission value  
may also be used in a preliminary assessment of  
exposure.  
3.  
4.  
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-  
ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase  
the risk of electric shock.  
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for  
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.  
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges  
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords  
increase the risk of electric shock.  
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.  
WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measures  
to protect the operator that are based on an estima-  
tion 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).  
5.  
6.  
7.  
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an  
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of  
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of  
electric shock.  
If operating a power tool in a damp location  
is unavoidable, use a residual current device  
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces  
the risk of electric shock.  
EC Declaration of Conformity  
Use of power supply via an RCD with a rated  
residual current of 30 mA or less is always  
recommended.  
For European countries only  
The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A  
to this instruction manual.  
Personal Safety  
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use  
common sense when operating a power tool.  
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or  
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or med-  
ication. A moment of inattention while operating  
power tools may result in serious personal injury.  
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2.  
3.  
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye  
protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask,  
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used  
for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.  
Service  
1.  
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair  
person using only identical replacement parts. This will  
ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.  
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the  
switch is in the off-position before connecting  
to power source and/or battery pack, picking  
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with  
your finger on the switch or energising power tools  
that have the switch on invites accidents.  
2.  
Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-  
ing accessories.  
Safety instructions for mitre saws  
1.  
Mitre saws are intended to cut wood or wood-  
like products, they cannot be used with abra-  
sive cut-off wheels for cutting ferrous material  
such as bars, rods, studs, etc. Abrasive dust  
causes moving parts such as the lower guard to  
jam. Sparks from abrasive cutting will burn the  
lower guard, the kerf insert and other plastic parts.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning  
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a  
rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.  
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and  
balance at all times. This enables better control  
of the power tool in unexpected situations.  
2.  
Use clamps to support the workpiece whenever  
possible. If supporting the workpiece by hand, you  
must always keep your hand at least 100 mm from  
either side of the saw blade. Do not use this saw to  
cut pieces that are too small to be securely clamped  
or held by hand. If your hand is placed too close to  
the saw blade, there is an increased risk of injury from  
blade contact.  
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or  
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away  
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or  
long hair can be caught in moving parts.  
7.  
8.  
If devices are provided for the connection of  
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure  
these are connected and properly used. Use of  
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.  
3.  
4.  
The workpiece must be stationary and clamped or  
held against both the fence and the table. Do not  
feed the workpiece into the blade or cut "freehand"  
in any way. Unrestrained or moving workpieces could  
be thrown at high speeds, causing injury.  
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of  
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore  
tool safety principles. A careless action can cause  
severe injury within a fraction of a second.  
Power tool use and care  
Push the saw through the workpiece. Do not  
pull the saw through the workpiece. To make  
a cut, raise the saw head and pull it out over  
the workpiece without cutting, start the motor,  
press the saw head down and push the saw  
through the workpiece. Cutting on the pull stroke  
is likely to cause the saw blade to climb on top  
of the workpiece and violently throw the blade  
assembly towards the operator.  
1.  
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct  
power tool for your application. The correct  
power tool will do the job better and safer at the  
rate for which it was designed.  
2.  
3.  
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn  
it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled  
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.  
Disconnect the plug from the power source  
and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable,  
from the power tool before making any adjust-  
ments, changing accessories, or storing power  
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce  
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.  
5.  
Never cross your hand over the intended line of  
cutting either in front or behind the saw blade.  
Supporting the workpiece "cross handed" i.e. holding  
the workpiece to the right of the saw blade with your left  
hand or vice versa is very dangerous.  
4.  
5.  
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and  
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool  
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power  
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.  
Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for  
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage  
of parts and any other condition that may affect the  
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power  
tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused  
by poorly maintained power tools.  
6.  
7.  
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly  
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges  
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.  
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.  
in accordance with these instructions, taking into  
account the working conditions and the work to be  
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different  
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.  
6.  
Do not reach behind the fence with either hand  
closer than 100 mm from either side of the saw  
blade, to remove wood scraps, or for any other  
reason while the blade is spinning. The proxim-  
ity of the spinning saw blade to your hand may not  
be obvious and you may be seriously injured.  
8.  
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and  
free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasp-  
ing surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control  
of the tool in unexpected situations.  
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7.  
Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the  
workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it with  
the outside bowed face toward the fence.  
Always make certain that there is no gap  
between the workpiece, fence and table along  
the line of the cut. Bent or warped workpieces  
can twist or shift and may cause binding on the  
spinning saw blade while cutting. There should be  
no nails or foreign objects in the workpiece.  
19. Hold the handle firmly when making an incom-  
plete cut or when releasing the switch before  
the saw head is completely in the down posi-  
tion. The braking action of the saw may cause  
the saw head to be suddenly pulled downward,  
causing a risk of injury.  
20. Only use the saw blade with the diameter that  
is marked on the tool or specified in the man-  
ual. Use of an incorrectly sized blade may affect  
the proper guarding of the blade or guard opera-  
tion which could result in serious personal injury.  
8.  
9.  
Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all tools,  
wood scraps, etc., except for the workpiece. Small  
debris or loose pieces of wood or other objects that contact  
the revolving blade can be thrown with high speed.  
21. Only use the saw blades that are marked with  
a speed equal or higher than the speed marked  
on the tool.  
Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple  
workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced  
and may bind on the blade or shift during cutting.  
22. Do not use the saw to cut other than wood,  
aluminum or similar materials.  
10. Ensure the mitre saw is mounted or placed on  
a level, firm work surface before use. A level  
and firm work surface reduces the risk of the mitre  
saw becoming unstable.  
23. (For European countries only)  
Always use the blade which conforms to  
EN847-1.  
Additional instructions  
11. Plan your work. Every time you change the bevel or  
mitre angle setting, make sure the adjustable fence  
is set correctly to support the workpiece and will  
not interfere with the blade or the guarding system.  
Without turning the tool "ON" and with no workpiece  
on the table, move the saw blade through a complete  
simulated cut to assure there will be no interference or  
danger of cutting the fence.  
1.  
2.  
Make workshop kid proof with padlocks.  
Never stand on the tool. Serious injury could  
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is  
unintentionally contacted.  
3.  
4.  
Never leave the tool running unattended. Turn  
the power off. Do not leave tool until it comes  
to a complete stop.  
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.  
12. Provide adequate support such as table exten-  
sions, saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that is  
wider or longer than the table top. Workpieces  
longer or wider than the mitre saw table can tip  
if not securely supported. If the cut-off piece or  
workpiece tips, it can lift the lower guard or be  
thrown by the spinning blade.  
5.  
Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid  
contact with any coasting blade. It can still  
cause severe injury.  
13. Do not use another person as a substitute for a  
table extension or as additional support. Unstable  
support for the workpiece can cause the blade to bind  
or the workpiece to shift during the cutting operation  
pulling you and the helper into the spinning blade.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Never clamp or tie the blade guard into the  
open position.  
To reduce the risk of injury, return carriage to the  
full rear position after each crosscut operation.  
14. The cut-off piece must not be jammed or  
pressed by any means against the spinning  
saw blade. If confined, i.e. using length stops, the  
cut-off piece could get wedged against the blade  
and thrown violently.  
Always secure all moving portions before  
carrying the tool.  
Stopper pin which locks the cutter head down  
is for carrying and storage purposes only and  
not for any cutting operations.  
15. Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to  
properly support round material such as rods  
or tubing. Rods have a tendency to roll while  
being cut, causing the blade to "bite" and pull the  
work with your hand into the blade.  
10. Check the blade carefully for cracks or dam-  
age before operation. Replace cracked or dam-  
aged 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.  
16. Let the blade reach full speed before contact-  
ing the workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the  
workpiece being thrown.  
17. If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed,  
turn the mitre saw off. Wait for all moving  
parts to stop and disconnect the plug from  
the power source and/or remove the battery  
pack. Then work to free the jammed material.  
Continued sawing with a jammed workpiece could  
cause loss of control or damage to the mitre saw.  
11. While making a slide cut, KICKBACK can  
occur. KICKBACK occurs when the blade  
binds in the workpiece during a cutting oper-  
ation and the saw blade is driven rapidly  
towards the operator. Loss of control and seri-  
ous personal injury can result. If blade begins  
to bind during a cutting operation, do not con-  
tinue to cut and release switch immediately.  
18. After finishing the cut, release the switch,  
hold the saw head down and wait for the blade  
to stop before removing the cut-off piece.  
Reaching with your hand near the coasting blade  
is dangerous.  
12. Use only flanges specified for this tool.  
13. Be careful not to damage the arbor, flanges  
(especially the installing surface) or bolt. Damage  
to these parts could result in blade breakage.  
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14. 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.  
21. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the "ON" position.  
22. Always use accessories recommended in this  
manual. Use of improper accessories such as  
abrasive wheels may cause an injury.  
23. Some material contains chemicals which may be  
toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and  
skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.  
15. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the  
switch is turned on.  
16. Be sure that the blade does not contact the  
Additional safety rules for the laser  
turn base in the lowest position.  
1.  
LASER RADIATION, DO NOT STARE INTO THE  
BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL  
INSTRUMENTS, CLASS 2M LASER PRODUCT.  
17. Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw moves  
up or down slightly during start-up and stopping.  
18. Make sure the blade is not contacting the  
workpiece before the switch is turned on.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.  
19. 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.  
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with  
product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adher-  
ence to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or  
failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction  
manual may cause serious personal injury.  
20. Stop operation immediately if you notice any-  
thing abnormal.  
PARTS DESCRIPTION  
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17  
18  
10  
11  
12  
1
2
13  
19  
14  
15  
3
4
5
21  
20  
6
7
8
9
1
Slide pole  
2
6
Stopper pin (for carriage  
sliding)  
3
7
Vertical vise  
4
8
Releasing button (for  
right side bevel angle)  
5
9
Holder  
Turn base  
Pointer (for miter angle)  
Miter angle scale  
Kerf board  
10 Blade case  
11 Adjusting screw (for  
12 Range adjustment screw  
laser line)  
(for laser line)  
13 Blade guard  
14 Knob (for bevel angle)  
18 Stopper arm  
15 Hex wrench  
16 Adjusting screw (for  
lower limit position)  
17 Adjusting bolt (for maxi-  
19 Lock lever (for turn base) 20 Releasing lever (for turn  
base)  
mum cutting capacity)  
21 Grip (for turn base)  
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1
2
9
4
3
5
10  
11  
15  
6
12  
13  
14  
7
8
1
5
Switch trigger  
2
6
Lock-off button  
3
7
Hole for padlock  
4
8
Switch (for laser line)  
Hose (for dust  
extraction)  
Stopper pin (for carriage  
elevation)  
Guide fence (lower  
fence)  
Guide fence (upper  
fence)  
9
Dust bag  
10 0° adjusting bolt (for  
11 Bevel angle scale  
12 Releasing lever (for 48°  
bevel angle)  
bevel angle)  
13 Latch lever (for bevel  
angle)  
14 Pointer (for bevel angle)  
15 45° adjusting bolt (for  
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bevel angle)  
INSTALLATION  
4
1
Installing the grip  
Screw the threaded shaft of the grip into the turn base.  
2
3
1
2
1. Grip 2. Turn base  
4
Installing the dust extraction hose  
Connect the dust extraction hose to the tool as  
illustrated.  
Make sure that the elbow and the sleeve fit properly to  
the ports of the tool.  
1. Dust extraction hose 2. Elbow 3. Sleeve 4. Port  
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Bench mounting  
FUNCTIONAL  
DESCRIPTION  
When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the  
lowered position by the stopper pin. While lowering the  
handle slightly, pull the stopper pin and rotate it 90°.  
WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is  
switched off and unplugged before adjusting or  
checking function on the tool. Failure to switch off  
and unplug the tool may result in serious personal  
injury from accidental start-up.  
1
2
Blade guard  
1
3
1. Blade guard  
1. Locked position 2. Unlocked position 3. Stopper  
pin  
When lowering the handle, the blade guard rises auto-  
matically. The guard is spring loaded so it returns to  
its original position when the cut is completed and the  
handle is raised.  
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.  
WARNING: Never defeat or remove the blade  
guard or the spring which attaches to the guard.  
An exposed blade as a result of defeated guarding  
may result in serious personal injury during operation.  
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In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain  
the blade guard in good condition. Any irregular opera-  
tion of the blade guard should be corrected immediately.  
Check to assure spring loaded return action of guard.  
WARNING: Never use the tool if the blade  
guard or spring are damaged, faulty or removed.  
Operation of the tool with a damaged, faulty or  
removed guard may result in 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 petro-  
leum-based cleaners on the plastic guard because this may  
cause damage to the guard.  
1. Bolt  
If the blade guard is especially dirty and vision through the  
guard is impaired, unplug the tool and use the supplied  
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  
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.  
WARNING: Ensure that the tool will not move  
on the supporting surface. Movement of the miter  
saw on the supporting surface while cutting may  
result in loss of control and serious personal injury.  
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1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
3
1. Left bevel cut 2. Straight cut 3. Right bevel cut  
4. Saw blade 5. Blade teeth 6. Kerf board  
First, unplug the tool. Loosen all the screws (2 each on left  
and right) securing the kerf boards until the kerf boards can  
still be easily moved by hand. Lower the handle fully, then  
pull and turn the stopper pin to lock the handle in the lowered  
position. Release the stopper pin on the sliding pole and 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).  
1. Center cover 2. Hex wrench 3. Blade guard  
After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stopper pin and  
raise the handle. Then tighten all the screws securely.  
Kerf boards  
NOTICE: After setting the bevel angle ensure that the  
kerf boards are adjusted properly. Correct adjustment  
of the kerf boards will help provide proper support of the  
workpiece minimizing workpiece tear out.  
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:  
Maintaining maximum cutting  
capacity  
This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum  
cutting capacity for 255 mm or 260 mm saw blade.  
When installing a new blade, always check the lower limit  
position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as follows:  
First, unplug the tool. Turn the stopper lever to engaged  
position.  
1
1
1. Kerf board  
1. Stopper lever  
Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and  
lower the handle completely.  
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Adjust the blade position by turning the adjusting bolt  
with the hex wrench. The periphery of the blade should  
extend slightly below the top surface of the turn base  
and also comes to the point where the front face of the  
guide fence meets the top surface of the turn base.  
WARNING: After installing a new blade and  
with the tool unplugged, always be sure that the  
blade does not contact any part of the lower base  
when the handle is lowered completely. If a blade  
makes contact with the base it may cause kickback  
and result in serious personal injury.  
Stopper arm  
1
The lower limit position of the blade can be easily  
adjusted with the stopper arm. To adjust it, turn the  
stopper arm in the direction of the arrow as shown in the  
figure. Turn the adjusting screw so that the blade stops  
at the desired position when lowering the handle fully.  
2
1
1. Adjusting bolt  
1
2
3
1. Stopper arm 2. Adjusting screw  
Adjusting the miter angle  
CAUTION: After changing the miter angle,  
always secure the turn base by tightening the grip  
firmly.  
NOTICE: When turning the turn base, be sure to  
raise the handle fully.  
1. Top surface of turn base 2. Periphery of blade  
3. Guide fence  
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.  
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2.  
Pull and turn the latch lever to the position as  
illustrated.  
1
2
3
1
4
1. Latch lever  
1. Lock lever 2. Grip 3. Releasing lever 4. Pointer  
3.  
Match the pointer with your desired angle on the  
scale by moving the carriage then tighten the knob.  
Rotate the grip counterclockwise to unlock the turn  
base. Turn the grip while holding down the lock lever to  
move the turn base. Align the pointer with your desired  
angle on the scale then tighten the grip.  
1
NOTE: If you depress the releasing lever, you can  
move the turn base without holding down the lock  
lever. Tighten the grip at your desired position.  
This miter saw employs positive stop function. You can  
set 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45°, and 60° right/left miter  
angle quickly. To use this function, move the turn base  
close to your desired positive stop angle while holding  
down the lock lever. Then release the lock lever and  
move the turn base forward until the turn base is locked.  
2
Adjusting the bevel angle  
NOTICE: Always remove the upper guide fences  
and vertical vise before adjusting the bevel angle.  
NOTICE: When changing bevel angles, be sure  
to position the kerf boards appropriately as  
explained in the "Kerf boards" section.  
NOTICE: When tilting the saw blade, be sure to  
raise the handle fully.  
1.  
Turn the knob on the slide pole counterclockwise.  
1. Bevel angle scale 2. Pointer  
To tilt the carriage to the right, tilt the carriage to the left  
slightly and then tilt it to the right while pressing down  
the releasing button.  
1
1. Knob  
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Slide lock  
To lock the sliding movement of the carriage, push the  
carriage toward the guide fence until it stops. Pull the  
stopper pin and rotate it 90°.  
3
1
1
1. Releasing button  
If you perform a bevel cut greater than 45°, move the  
carriage while sliding the releasing lever toward the  
front of the tool. You can perform up to 48° bevel cut.  
2
1
1. Unlocked position 2. Locked position 3. Stopper pin  
Switch action  
WARNING: 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.  
Operating a tool with a switch that does not actuate properly  
can lead to loss of control and serious personal injury.  
1. Releasing lever  
WARNING: NEVER use tool without a fully oper-  
ative switch trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch is  
HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired before further  
usage or serious personal injury may occur.  
This miter saw employs positive stop function. You can  
set 22.5° and 33.9° angle to both right and left quickly.  
Set the latch lever in the position as illustrated and tilt  
the carriage. To change the angle, pull the latch lever  
and tilt the carriage.  
WARNING: NEVER defeat the lock-off button  
by taping down or some other means. A switch with  
a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional  
operation and serious personal injury.  
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WARNING: NEVER use the tool if it runs when  
you simply pull the switch trigger without press-  
ing the lock-off button. A switch in need of repair  
may result in unintentional operation and serious  
personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service center  
for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.  
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2
1. Latch lever  
CAUTION: After changing the bevel angle,  
always secure the knob.  
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1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button 3. Hole for  
padlock  
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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 a  
padlock to lock the tool off.  
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.  
WARNING: Do not use a lock with a shank or cable  
any smaller than 6.35 mm (1/4") in diameter. A smaller shank or  
cable may not properly lock the tool in the off position and uninten-  
tional operation may occur resulting in serious personal injury.  
NOTE: Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is positioned within  
1 mm from the side surface of the blade (cutting position).  
NOTE: When laser line appears dim and hard to see  
because of direct sunlight, relocate the work area to a  
place where there is less direct sunlight.  
Electronic function  
Aligning the laser line  
Align the cutting line on your workpiece with the laser line.  
Constant speed control  
The tool is provided with an electronic speed control which helps  
maintain a constant blade rotation speed even under load. A  
constant blade rotation speed will result in a very smooth cut.  
Soft start feature  
This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool by  
limiting the start-up torque.  
Laser beam action  
For model LS1019L only  
CAUTION: Never look into the laser beam.  
Direct laser beam may injure your eyes.  
To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position (I) of the switch.  
To turn off the laser beam, press the lower position (0) of the switch  
B
A
A) When you want to obtain the correct size on the left side of  
workpiece, shift the laser line to the left of the blade.  
B) When you want to obtain the correct size on the right side  
of workpiece, shift the laser line to the right of the blade.  
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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° and miter angle right 45°).  
1. Switch for laser  
Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of  
the saw blade by turning the adjusting screw as follows.  
ASSEMBLY  
WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is  
switched off and unplugged before working on  
the tool. Failure to switch off and unplug the tool may  
result in serious personal injury.  
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1. Adjusting screw  
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Removing the blade  
Hex wrench storage  
Loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover using the  
hex wrench. Raise the blade guard and center cover.  
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the  
figure to keep it from being lost.  
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3
2
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1. Hex wrench  
Removing and installing saw blade  
WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is  
switched off and unplugged before installing or  
removing the blade. Accidental start up of the tool  
may result in serious personal injury.  
WARNING: Use only the Makita wrench provided  
to install or remove the blade. Failure to use the wrench  
may result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of the  
hex socket bolt and serious personal injury.  
1. Center cover 2. Hex wrench 3. Blade guard  
Always lock the carriage with raised position when  
removing and installing the blade. Pull the stopper pin  
and rotate it 90° with the carriage raised.  
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the hex  
wrench to loosen the hex socket bolt. Then remove the  
hex socket bolt, outer flange and blade.  
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2
1
2
3
4
5
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1. Shaft lock 2. Hex wrench 3. Hex socket bolt (left-  
handed) 4. Loosen 5. Tighten  
1. Unlocked position 2. Locked position 3. Stopper  
pin  
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Installing the blade  
Connecting a vacuum cleaner  
Mount the blade 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.  
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation, con-  
nect a Makita vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle using  
a front cuffs 24 (optional accessory).  
1
1
2
3
2
1. Arrow on the blade case 2. Arrow on the blade  
1. Front cuffs 24 2. Hose 3. Vacuum cleaner  
Install the outer flange and hex socket bolt. Tighten the  
hex socket bolt counterclockwise using the hex wrench  
while pressing the shaft lock.  
Dust bag  
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean  
and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, remove  
the dust extraction hose on the tool and connect the  
dust bag.  
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4
5
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2
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1. Hex socket bolt 2. Outer flange 3. Saw blade  
4. Inner flange 5. Spindle 6. Ring  
NOTICE: If the inner flange is removed, be sure to  
install it on the spindle with its protrusion facing away  
from the blade. If the flange is installed incorrectly, the  
flange will rub against the machine.  
2
Return the blade guard and center cover to its original  
position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure  
the center cover. Unlock the stopper pin to release  
carriage from the raised position. Lower the handle to  
make sure that the blade guard moves properly. Make  
sure shaft lock has released spindle before making cut.  
WARNING: Before mounting the blade onto  
the spindle, always be sure that the correct ring  
for the blade's arbor hole you intend to use is  
installed between the inner and the outer flanges.  
Use of the incorrect arbor hole ring may result in the  
improper mounting of the blade causing blade move-  
ment and severe vibration resulting in possible loss  
of control during operation and in serious personal  
injury.  
1. Dust extraction hose 2. Dust bag  
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.  
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Guide fences  
1
WARNING: Before operating the tool, make  
sure that the upper fence is secured firmly.  
WARNING: Before bevel-cutting, make sure that no part  
of the tool, especially the blade, contacts the upper and lower  
fences when fully lowering and raising the handle in any position  
and while moving the carriage through its full range of travel. If the  
tool or blade makes contact with the fence this may result in kickback or  
unexpected movement of the material and serious personal injury.  
Use upper fences to support the material higher than  
the lower fences. Insert the upper fence into the hole on  
the lower fence and tighten the clamping screw.  
1. Fastener  
4
Securing workpiece  
1
WARNING: It is extremely important to always  
secure the workpiece correctly with the proper  
type of vise or crown molding stoppers. Failure to  
do so may result in serious personal injury and cause  
damage to the tool and/or the workpiece.  
2
WARNING: After a cutting operation do not  
raise the blade until it has come to a complete  
stop. The raising of a coasting blade may result in  
serious personal injury and damage to the workpiece.  
3
4
WARNING: When cutting a workpiece that  
is longer than the support base of the saw, the  
material should be supported the entire length  
beyond the support base and at the same height  
to keep the material level. Proper workpiece support  
will help avoid blade pinch and possible kickback  
which may result in serious personal injury. 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.  
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2
3
1. Upper fence 2. Lower fence 3. Clamping screw  
4. Adjusting screw  
1
2
NOTICE: The lower fences are fixed to the base in  
the factory. Do not remove the lower fences.  
NOTICE: If the upper fence is still loose after tightening the clamp-  
ing screw, turn the adjusting screw to close a gap. The adjusting screw  
is factory adjusted. You don't need to use it unless needed.  
You can store the upper fences onto the holder when not in  
use. Use the clip on the upper fence to hold it on the holder.  
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2
1. Support 2. Turn base  
3
1. Holder 2. Upper fence 3. Clip  
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The horizontal vise can be installed in two positions on  
either the left or right side of the base. When performing  
22.5° or greater miter cuts, install the horizontal vise on  
the side opposite the direction in which the turn base is  
to be turned.  
Vertical vise  
WARNING: The workpiece must be secured  
firmly against the turn base and guide fence with  
the vise during all operations. If the workpiece is  
not properly secured against the fence the material  
may move during the cutting operation causing  
possible damage to the blade, causing the material  
to be thrown and loss of control resulting in serious  
personal injury.  
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2
3
1
2
3
1. Vise plate 2. Vise nut 3. Vise knob  
4
By flipping the vise nut counterclockwise, 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 clock-  
wise. Then turn the vise knob clockwise to secure the  
workpiece.  
1. Vise arm 2. Vise rod 3. Clamping screw 4. Vise  
knob  
NOTE: The maximum width of workpiece which can  
be secured by the horizontal vise is 228 mm.  
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 clamping screw contacts  
the carriage, install it on the opposite side of vise arm.  
Make sure that no part of the tool contacts the vise  
when lowering the handle all the way. If some part  
contacts the vise, re-position the vise.  
Holders  
WARNING: Always support a long workpiece  
so it is level with the top surface of the turn base  
for an accurate cut and to prevent dangerous loss  
of tool control. Proper workpiece support will help  
avoid blade pinch and possible kickback which may  
result in serious personal injury.  
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.  
To hold long workpieces horizontally, holders are pro-  
vided on both sides of the tool. Loosen the screws and  
extend the holders to the appropriate length for holding  
the workpiece. Then tighten the screws.  
NOTE: For a quick setting of workpiece, turning the  
vise knob to 90° counterclockwise allows the vise  
knob to be moved up and down. To secure the work-  
piece after setting, turn the vise knob clockwise.  
2
Horizontal vise  
1
Optional accessory  
WARNING: Always rotate the vise nut clock-  
wise until the workpiece is properly secured. If  
the workpiece is not properly secured the material  
may move during the cutting operation causing  
possible damage to the blade, causing the material  
to be thrown and loss of control resulting in serious  
personal injury.  
WARNING: When cutting a thin workpiece,  
such as base boards, against the fence, always  
use the horizontal vise.  
1. Holder 2. Screw  
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1.  
Push the carriage toward the guide fence until it  
stops and lock it with the stopper pin.  
OPERATION  
2.  
3.  
Secure the workpiece with the proper type of vise.  
Switch on the tool without the blade making any contact  
WARNING: Make sure the blade is not contacting  
the workpiece, etc. before the switch is turned on.  
Turning the tool on with the blade in contact with the work-  
piece may result in kickback and serious personal injury.  
and wait until the blade attains full speed before lowering.  
4. Gently lower the handle to the fully lowered posi-  
tion to cut the workpiece.  
5. 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.  
WARNING: After a cutting operation, do not  
raise the blade until it has come to a complete  
stop. The raising of a coasting blade may result in  
serious personal injury and damage to the workpiece.  
Slide (push) cutting (cutting wide  
workpieces)  
WARNING: Do not perform any adjustment  
such as turning grip, knob, and levers on the tool  
while the blade is rotating. Adjustment while the  
blade is rotating may result in serious personal injury.  
WARNING: Whenever performing a slide cut,  
first pull the carriage full towards you and press  
the handle all the way down, then push the car-  
riage toward the guide fence. Never start the cut  
with the carriage not pulled fully toward you. If  
you perform the slide cut without the carriage pulled  
fully toward you unexpected kickback may occur and  
serious personal injury may result.  
NOTICE: Before use, be sure to unlock the stopper  
pin and release the handle from the lowered position.  
NOTICE: Do not apply excessive pressure on the han-  
dle when cutting. Too much force may result in overload of the  
motor and/or decreased cutting efficiency. Press down handle  
with only as much force as necessary for smooth cutting and  
without significant decrease in blade speed.  
WARNING: Never attempt to perform a slide cut  
by pulling the carriage towards you. Pulling the carriage  
towards you while cutting may cause unexpected kickback  
resulting in possible serious personal injury.  
NOTICE: Gently press down the handle to per-  
form the cut. If the handle is pressed down with force  
or if lateral force is applied, the blade may vibrate and  
leave a mark (saw mark) in the workpiece and the  
precision of the cut may be impaired.  
WARNING: Never perform the slide cut with  
the handle locked in the lowered position.  
NOTICE: 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.  
Press cutting  
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WARNING: Always lock the sliding movement  
of the carriage when performing a press cutting.  
Cutting without lock may cause possible kickback  
which may result in serious personal injury.  
Workpieces up to 68 mm high and 160 mm wide can be  
cut in the following manner.  
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1. Stopper pin  
1.  
Unlock the stopper pin so that the carriage can  
slide freely.  
2.  
3.  
Secure the workpiece with the proper type of vise.  
Pull the carriage toward you fully.  
1. Stopper pin  
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4.  
Switch on the tool without the blade making any  
1.  
Remove the upper fence on the side that you are  
contact and wait until the blade attains full speed.  
going to tilt the carriage.  
5. Press the handle down and push the carriage  
toward the guide fence and through the workpiece.  
6. When the cut is completed, switch off the tool and  
2.  
3.  
Unlock the stopper pin.  
Adjust the bevel angle according to the procedure  
explained in the "Adjusting the bevel angle" section.  
wait until the blade has come to a complete stop  
Then tighten the knob.  
before returning the blade to its fully elevated position.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Secure the workpiece with a vise.  
Pull the carriage toward you fully.  
Miter cutting  
Switch on the tool without the blade making any  
Refer to the previously covered "Adjusting the miter  
contact and wait until the blade attains full speed.  
angle".  
7. Gently lower the handle to the fully lowered posi-  
tion while applying pressure in parallel with the blade  
and push the carriage toward the guide fence to cut  
the workpiece.  
Bevel cut  
WARNING: After setting the blade for a bevel  
cut, ensure that the carriage and blade will have  
free travel throughout the entire range of the  
intended cut before operating the tool. Interruption  
of the carriage or blade travel during the cutting oper-  
ation may result in kickback and serious personal  
injury.  
8.  
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.  
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 the angle shown in the table.  
WARNING: While making a bevel cut keep  
hands out of the path of the blade. The angle of the  
blade may confuse the operator as to the actual blade  
path while cutting and contact with the blade will  
result in serious personal injury  
Miter angle  
Bevel angle  
Left and Right 0° - 45°  
Left and Right 0° - 45°  
WARNING: The blade should not be raised  
until it has come to a complete stop. During a  
bevel cut the piece cut off may come to rest against  
the blade. If the blade is raised while it is rotating the  
cut-off piece maybe ejected by the blade causing  
the material to fragment which may result in serious  
personal injury.  
When performing compound cutting, refer to "Press cut-  
ting", "Slide (push) cutting", "Miter cutting" and "Bevel  
cut" explanations  
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.  
NOTICE: 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 pres-  
sure direction is changed during a cut, the precision  
of the cut will be impaired.  
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2
3
1. 52/38° type crown molding 2. 45° type crown  
molding 3. 45° type cove molding  
There are crown and cove molding joints which are  
made to fit "Inside" 90° corners ((a) and (b) in the figure)  
and "Outside" 90° corners ((c) and (d) in the figure.)  
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In the case of left bevel cut  
(a) (b)  
1
(c) (d)  
2
(a) (b)  
1
(c) (d)  
2
1. Inside corner 2. Outside corner  
1. Inside corner 2. Outside corner  
Table (A)  
1
(a)  
(b)  
(b)  
(a)  
Molding  
position  
in the  
Bevel angle  
Miter angle  
52/38°  
45° type  
52/38°  
45° type  
type  
type  
(d)  
figure  
2
(b)  
(a)  
(c)  
For  
inside  
corner  
(a)  
Left  
Left 30°  
Right  
31.6°  
Right  
35.3°  
33.9°  
(b)  
(a)  
(a)  
(b)  
(b)  
(c)  
(d)  
Left  
Left  
31.6°  
35.3°  
For  
outside  
corner  
Right  
31.6°  
Right  
35.3°  
1. Inside corner 2. Outside corner  
Table (B)  
Molding  
Molding  
Finished  
Measuring  
position in  
the figure  
edge against  
guide fence  
piece  
Measure the wall width, and adjust the width of the  
workpiece according to it. Always make sure that width  
of the workpiece's wall contact edge is the same as wall  
length.  
For inside  
corner  
(a)  
Ceiling  
Finished  
contact edge piece will be  
should be on the Left  
against guide side of blade.  
fence.  
(b)  
(c)  
Wall contact  
edge should  
be against  
piece will be  
guide fence.  
on the Right  
For outside  
corner  
Finished  
2
(d)  
Ceiling  
side of blade.  
contact edge  
should be  
against guide  
fence.  
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Example:  
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In the case of cutting 52/38° type crown molding for  
position (a) in the above figure:  
Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to 33.9° LEFT.  
1. Workpiece 2. Wall width 3. Width of the work-  
piece 4. Wall contact edge  
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.  
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).  
The finished piece to be used will always be on  
the LEFT side of the blade after the cut has been  
made.  
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At right 45° miter angle  
In the case of right bevel cut  
1
2
3
4
(a) (b)  
1
(c) (d)  
2
1. Crown molding stopper L 2. Crown molding stop-  
per R 3. Turn base 4. Guide fence  
1. Inside corner 2. Outside corner  
Table (A)  
At left 45° miter angle  
Molding  
position  
in the  
Bevel angle  
Miter angle  
1
52/38°  
45° type  
52/38°  
45° type  
type  
type  
figure  
For  
inside  
corner  
(a)  
Right  
33.9°  
Right  
30°  
Right  
31.6°  
Right  
35.3°  
(b)  
(c)  
(d)  
Left  
31.6°  
Left  
35.3°  
For  
outside  
corner  
Right  
31.6°  
Right  
35.3°  
2
Table (B)  
3
4
Molding  
Molding  
Finished  
position in  
the figure  
edge against  
guide fence  
piece  
1. Crown molding stopper L 2. Crown molding stop-  
per R 3. Turn base 4. Guide fence  
For inside  
corner  
(a)  
Wall contact  
edge should  
be against  
Finished  
piece will be  
on the Right  
side of blade.  
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.  
guide fence.  
(b)  
(c)  
Ceiling  
contact edge  
should be  
against guide  
fence.  
For outside  
corner  
Finished  
piece will be  
on the Left  
side of blade.  
(d)  
Wall contact  
edge should  
be against  
guide fence.  
1
Example:  
In the case of cutting 52/38° type crown molding for  
position (a) in the above figure:  
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.  
Crown molding stopper  
Optional accessory  
2
Crown molding stoppers allow easier cuts of crown  
molding without tilting the saw blade. Install them on the  
turn base as shown in the figures.  
1. Guide fence 2. Crown molding stopper  
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Groove cutting  
WARNING: Do not attempt to perform this  
type of cut by using a wider type blade or dado  
blade. Attempting to make a groove cut with a wider  
blade or dado blade could lead to unexpected cutting  
results and kickback which may result in serious  
personal injury.  
(a) (b)  
1
(c) (d)  
2
WARNING: Be sure to return the stopper arm  
to the original position when performing other  
than groove cutting. Attempting to make cuts with  
the stopper arm in the incorrect position could lead to  
unexpected cutting results and kickback which may  
result in serious personal injury.  
1. Inside corner 2. Outside corner  
For a dado type cut, perform as follows:  
Table (C)  
1.  
Adjust the lower limit position of the blade using  
Molding  
position in  
the figure  
Miter angle  
Finished  
piece  
the adjusting screw and the stopper arm to limit the cut-  
ting depth of the blade. Refer to "Stopper arm" section  
described on previously.  
For inside  
corner  
(a)  
(b)  
(c)  
(d)  
Right 45°  
Left 45°  
Save the right  
side of blade  
2.  
After adjusting the lower limit position of the blade,  
cut parallel grooves across the width of the workpiece  
using a slide (push) cut.  
Save the left  
side of blade  
For outside  
corner  
Save the right  
side of blade  
1
Right 45°  
Save the left  
side of blade  
Cutting aluminum extrusion  
1
2
3
4
1. Cut grooves with blade  
5
3.  
Remove the workpiece material between the  
grooves with a chisel.  
Carrying tool  
Before carrying, make sure to unplug and all movable  
parts of the miter saw are secured. Always check the  
following:  
The tool is unplugged.  
The carriage is at 0° bevel angle position and  
secured.  
1. Vise 2. Spacer block 3. Guide fence 4. Aluminum  
extrusion 5. Spacer block  
The carriage is lowered and locked.  
The carriage is fully slid to the guide fence and  
locked.  
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.  
The turn base is at the full right miter angle posi-  
tion and secured.  
The holders are stored and secured.  
Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base as  
shown in the figure.  
WARNING: Never attempt to cut thick or  
round aluminum extrusions. Thick or round alumi-  
num extrusions can be difficult to secure and the work  
may loosen during the cutting operation which may  
result in loss of control and serious personal injury.  
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1
2
3
2
1. Screw on pointer 2. Screws on miter angle scale  
3. Miter scale  
WARNING: Stopper pin for carriage elevation  
is for carrying and storage purposes only and not  
for any cutting operations. The use of the stopper  
pin for cutting operations may cause unexpected  
movement of the saw blade resulting in kickback and  
serious personal injury.  
Set the turn base to the 0° position using the positive  
stop function. Square the side of the blade with the face  
of the guide fence using a triangular rule or try-square.  
While keeping the square, tighten the screws on the  
miter angle scale. After that, align the pointers (both  
right and left) with the 0° position in the miter angle  
scale and then tighten the screw on the pointer.  
CAUTION: Always secure all moving portions  
before carrying the tool. If portions of the tool move  
or slide while being carried, loss of control or balance  
may occur and result in personal injury.  
MAINTENANCE  
WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is  
switched off and unplugged before attempting  
to perform inspection or maintenance. Failure to  
unplug and switch off the tool may result in accidental  
start up of the tool which may result in serious per-  
sonal injury.  
1
1. Triangular rule  
WARNING: Always be sure that the blade is  
sharp and clean for the best and safest perfor-  
mance. Attempting a cut with a dull and /or dirty blade  
may cause kickback and result in a serious personal  
injury.  
Bevel angle  
0° bevel angle  
Push the carriage toward the guide fence and lock the  
sliding movement by the stopper pin. Lower the handle  
fully and lock it in the lowered position by the stopper  
pin and then loosen the knob. Turn the 0° adjusting  
bolt two or three revolutions counterclockwise to tilt the  
blade to the right.  
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,  
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or  
cracks may result.  
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:  
Miter angle  
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position  
by the stopper pin. Push the carriage toward the guide  
fence. Loosen the grip and the screws which secure the  
pointer and miter angle scale.  
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1
2
If the pointer does not indicate the 45° position, align  
it with 45° position by turning the adjusting bolt on the  
opposite side of the bevel angle scale.  
1. 0° Adjusting bolt 2. Screw  
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 0° adjusting bolt clockwise.  
Then tighten the knob firmly to secure the 0° angle you  
have set.  
1
2
3
1
1. Triangular rule 2. Saw blade 3. Top surface of  
turn base  
2
Check if the side of the blade squares with the turn base  
surface once again. Loosen the screw on the pointer.  
Align the pointer with 0° position in the bevel angle  
scale and then tighten the screw.  
1. Left 45° adjusting bolt 2. Right 45° adjusting bolt  
Adjusting the laser line position  
45° bevel angle  
For model LS1019L only  
NOTICE: Before adjusting the 45° bevel angle,  
finish 0° bevel angle adjustment.  
WARNING: The tool must be plugged in while  
adjusting the laser line. Take extra care not to  
switch on the tool during adjustment. Accidental  
start up of the tool may result in serious personal  
injury.  
Loosen the knob and fully tilt the carriage to the side  
that you want to check. Check if the pointer indicates  
the 45° position in the bevel angle scale.  
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Adjusting the laser line on the right side of the  
blade  
CAUTION: Never look directly into the laser  
beam. Direct eye exposure to the beam could cause  
serious damage to your eyes.  
1
2
NOTICE: Check the position of laser line regu-  
larly for accuracy.  
NOTICE: Beware that impacts to the tool. It may  
cause the laser line to be misaligned or may cause  
damage to the laser, shortening its life.  
NOTICE: Have the tool repaired by a Makita  
authorized service center for any failure on the  
laser unit.  
3
The movable range of laser line is decided by the range  
adjustment screws on both sides. Perform following  
procedures to alter the laser line position.  
1.  
2.  
Unplug the tool.  
4
Draw a cutting line on the workpiece and place it  
on the turn base. At this time, do not secure the work-  
piece with a vise or similar securing device.  
3.  
Lower the handle and align the cutting line with  
5
the saw blade.  
4.  
Return the handle to the original position and  
secure the workpiece with the vertical vise so that the  
workpiece does not move from the position you have  
determined.  
1. Adjusting screw 2. Range adjustment screw  
5.  
6.  
Plug in the tool and turn on the laser switch.  
3. Hex wrench 4. Laser line 5. Saw blade  
Loosen the adjusting screw. To move the laser line  
7.  
Slide the adjusting screw to the position that the  
laser line comes onto the cutting line and then tighten.  
away from the blade, turn the range adjustment screws  
counterclockwise. To move the laser line close to the  
blade, turn the range adjustment screw clockwise.  
NOTE: The movable range of laser line is factory  
adjusted within 1 mm (0.04") from the side surface  
of blade.  
Adjusting the laser line on the left side of the blade  
1
2
Cleaning the laser light lens  
For model LS1019L only  
The laser light becomes hard to see as the lens for  
the laser light gets dirty. Clean the lens for laser light  
periodically.  
3
1
2
5
1. Screw 2. Lens  
Unplug the tool. Loosen the screw and pull out the lens.  
Clean the lens gently with a damp soft cloth.  
1. Adjusting screw 2. Range adjustment screw  
3. Hex wrench 4. Laser line 5. Saw blade  
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NOTICE: Do not remove the screw which  
secures the lens. If the lens does not come out,  
loosen the screw further.  
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 por-  
tions with machine oil to prevent rust.  
NOTICE: Do not use solvents or any petro-  
leum-based cleaners on the lens.  
Replacing carbon brushes  
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.  
OPTIONAL  
ACCESSORIES  
WARNING: These Makita accessories or  
attachments are recommended for use with your  
Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of  
any other accessories or attachments may result in  
serious personal injury.  
1
1. Limit mark  
WARNING: Only use the Makita accessory  
or attachment for its stated purpose. Misuse of  
an accessory or attachment may result in serious  
personal injury.  
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.  
If you need any assistance for more details regard-  
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service  
Center.  
Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades  
Vertical vise  
Horizontal vise  
Crown molding stopper set  
Dust bag  
1
Triangular rule  
Hex wrench  
Hex wrench (for LS1019L)  
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the  
tool package as standard accessories. They may  
differ from country to country.  
1. Brush holder cap  
After replacing brushes, plug in the tool and break in  
brushes by running tool with no load for about 10 min-  
utes. Then check the tool while running and electric  
brake operation when releasing the switch trigger. If  
the electric brake is not working correctly, have the tool  
repaired by a Makita service center.  
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Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2,  
3070 Kortenberg, Belgium  
Makita Europe N.V.  
Makita Corporation  
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,  
Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan  
885575A224  
EN  
20170119  

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