Tool Location

Wood Shop

Tool Type

Cutting

Additional Information

One Page Tool Reference Sheet

Overview

The miter saw is a powerful woodworking tool used to cut long pieces of timber and lumber. Unlike the table saw, it can cut cross-grain. It can also be adjusted to cut at angles up to 45°.

Capabilities

Length of Material

Piece must comfortably fit on table and still be properly clamped. (Approx. 7’)

Materials

The miter saw can cut hard, soft, and composite woods.

PPE

Safety glasses and close-toed shoes are required in the wood room, where the miter saw is located. A mask is suggested if a large amount of dust is being produced, as repeated inhalation of dust can cause lung damage.

Safety Features

Do not cut pieces that cannot be safely clamped. This means objects that are held in place by hand.

There is no emergency stop on this machine, but when the trigger or lock-off button are released the blade will stop.

There is a plastic shield that covers the blade, but this moves upward to reveal the blade as the blade is lowered.

The blade cannot be activated unless the safety button is depressed alongside the trigger.

When not in use, lock the blade in the lowered position using the locking pin (see figure 2)

How To Use This Tool

References:

Makita Tools. (n.d.). Makita LS1221 Compund Miter Saw Instruction Manual. Retrieved from Makita Tools: https://cdn.makitatools.com/apps/cms/doc/prod/LS1/c94b978c-b294-4ad0-9792-258891b07e6b_LS1221_IM.pdf

Author Information

Last Updated: September 7 2018

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