Makita LS1214, LS1214F, LS1214L Cleaning of the lens for the laser light, Replacing fluorescent tube

When adjusting the laser line appears on the right

side of the saw blade

For both adjustments, do as follows.

1. Make sure that the tool is unplugged.

2. Draw the cutting line on the workpiece and place it

on the turn table. At this time, do not secure the

workpiece with a vise or similar securing device.

3. Lower the blade by lowering the handle and just

check to see where the cutting line and the position

of the saw blade is. (Decide which position to cut on

the line of cut.)

4. After decision the position to be cut, return the han-

dle to the original position. Secure the workpiece

with the vertical vise without shifting the workpiece

from the pre-checked position.

5. Plug the tool and turn on the laser switch.

6. Adjust the position of laser line as follows.

The position of laser line can be changed as the movable

range of the adjusting screw for the laser is changed by

turning two screws with a hex wrench. (The movable

range of laser line is factory adjusted within 1 mm (0.04”)

from the side surface of blade.)

To shift the laser line movable range further away from

the side surface of blade, turn the two screws counter-

clockwise after loosening the adjusting screw. Turn these

two screws clockwise to shift it closer to the side surface

of the blade after loosening the adjusting screw.

Refer to the section titled “Laser line action” and adjust

the adjusting screw so that the cutting line on your work-

piece is aligned with the laser line.

NOTE:

•Check the position of laser line regularly for

accuracy.

•Have the tool repaired by Makita authorized service

center for any failure on the laser unit.

Cleaning of the lens for the laser light

For model LS1214L only

If the lens for the laser light becomes dirty, or sawdust

adheres to it in such a way that the laser line is no longer

easily visible, unplug the saw and remove and clean the

lens for the laser light carefully with a damp, soft cloth.

Do not use solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners on

the lens.

To remove the lens for the laser light, remove the saw

blade before removing the lens according to the instruc-

tions in the section titled “Installing or removing saw

blade”.

Loosen but do not remove the screw which secures the

lens using a screwdriver.

Pull out the lens as shown in the figure.

NOTE:

•If the lens does not come out, loosen the screw

further and pull out the lens again without removing

the screw.

Replacing fluorescent tube

For LS1214F only

1. Screw to change the

movable range of the

adjusting screw

2. Saw blade

3. Laser line

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1. Screwdriver

2. Screw (one

piece only)

3. Lens for the

laser light

1. Lens for the

laser light

1. Pull out 2. Push

3. Lamp box 4. Screws

5. Fluorescent tube

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