ENGLISH (Original Instruction Manual)

Band Saw
LB1200F

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.

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 SPECIFICATIONS
Model LB1200F
Wheel size 305 mm
Max. cutting capacity 165 mm
High 840 min-1 (50 Hz)/1,040 min-1 (60 Hz)
No load speed
Low 420 min-1 (50 Hz)/520 min-1 (60 Hz)
13.3 m/s (800 m/min) (50 Hz)/
High
16.7 m/s (1,000 m/min) (60 Hz)
Cutting speed
6.7 m/s (400 m/min) (50 Hz)/
Low
8.3 m/s (500 m/min) (60 Hz)
Blade size Circumference 2,240 mm x Width 6 mm, 13 mm, 16 mm
Overall dimensions 615 mm x 775 mm x 1,600 mm
Table size 560 mm x 400 mm
Net weight 81.2 kg
• 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 END215-2 damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit. Do not use
The following show the symbols used for the tool. Be sure that you power tools where there is risk to cause fire or explosion.
understand their meaning before use. 3. Guard against electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces (e.g.
.......... Read instruction manual.
pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators).
4. Keep children away.
.......... Withdraw the main plug. Do not let visitors touch the tool or extension cord.
All visitors should be kept away from work area.
.......... Wear safety glasses. 5. Store idle tools.
When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry, high or locked
up place, out of reach of children.
.......... Do not place hand or fingers close to the blade. 6. Do not force the tool.
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
.......... Only for EU countries intended.
Do not dispose of electric equipment together with 7. Use the right tool.
household waste material! Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy
In observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on duty tool. Do not use tools for purposes not intended; for
waste electrical and electronic equipment and its example, do not use circular saws to cut tree limbs or logs.
implementation in accordance with national law, 8. Dress properly.
electric equipment that have reached the end of their Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can be caught in
life must be collected separately and returned to an moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are
environmentally compatible recycling facility. recommended when working outdoors. Wear protecting hair
covering to contain long hair.
Intended use 9. Use safety glasses and hearing protection.
The tool is intended for cutting in wood. Also use face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty.
Power supply 10. Connect dust extraction equipment.
The tool should be connected only to a power supply of the same If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction
voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and can only be operated and collection facilities ensure these are connected and
on single-phase AC supply. They are double-insulated in properly used.
accordance with European Standard and can, therefore, also be 11. Do not abuse the cord.
used from sockets without earth wire. Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect it from
the socket. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
12. Secure work.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENA001-2 Use clamps or a vice to hold the work. It is safer than using
your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety
13. Do not overreach.
precautions, including the following, should always be
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal
14. Maintain tools with care.
injury. Read all these instructions before operating this
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer
product and save these instructions.
performance. Follow instructions for lubrication and changing
For safe operations: accessories. Inspect tool cord periodically and if damaged
1. Keep work area clean. have it repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect
Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries. extension cords periodically and replace, if damaged. Keep
2. Consider work area environment. handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use power tools in

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 15. Disconnect tools. 12. NEVER wear gloves during operation.
When not in use, before servicing and when changing 13. Keep hands out of the line of the saw blade.
accessories such as blades, bits and cutters. 14. NEVER stand or permit anyone else to stand in line with
16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. the path of the saw blade.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting 15. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let it run for
wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on. a while. Watch for vibration or wobbling that could
17. Avoid unintentional starting. indicate poor installation or a poorly balanced blade.
Do not carry a plugged-in tool with a finger on the switch. 16. Replace the table insert when worn.
Ensure switch is off when plugging in. 17. Connect band saw to a dust-collecting device when
18. Use outdoor extension leads. sawing wood.
When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended 18. Do not operate the machine when the door or guard
for outdoor use. protecting the saw band is open.
19. Stay alert. 19. Take care that the selection of the saw band and the speed
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. depends on the material to be cut.
Do not operate tool when you are tired. 20. Do not clean the saw band whilst it is in motion.
20. Check damaged parts.
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, free running of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center unless otherwise indicated in this instruction
manual. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized
service facility. Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it
on and off.
21. Warning.
The use of any accessory or attachment, other than those
recommended in this instruction manual or the catalog, may
present a risk of personal injury.
22. Have your tool repaired by a qualified person.
This electric tool is in accordance with the relevant safety
requirements. Repairs should only be carried out by qualified
persons using original spare parts, otherwise this may result in
considerable danger to the user.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR

TOOL
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Wear eye protection.
2. Don’t use the tool in presence of flammable liquids or
gases.
3. Always use face or dust mask.
4. Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage before
operation. Replace cracked or damaged blade
immediately.
5. Use only saw blades recommended by the manufacturer
and which conform to EN847-1.
6. Always use accessories recommended in this manual.
Use of improper accessories such as abrasive cut-off
wheels may cause an injury.
7. Select the correct saw blade for the material to be cut.
8. Do not use saw blades manufactured from high speed
steel.
9. To reduce the emitted noise, always be sure that the blade
is sharp and clean.
10. Do not cut metals such as nails and screws. Inspect for
and remove all nails, screws and other foreign matter from
the workpiece before operation.
11. Remove wrenches, cut-off pieces, etc. from the table
before the switch is turned on.

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 Wheel
Knob (For tensioning blade)

Upper cover
Knob (For securing upper housing door)

Knob (For adjusting blade guide)

Knob (For securing blade guide)

Upper blade guide

Blade
Light switch

Switch

Rip fence

Knob (For securing lower housing door)

Lower cover Knob (For tensioning V-belt)

Driving belt
Carry Handle

Wheel

Stand
Dust box

Tire

(Quick release) lever

Knob (For adjusting cutter tool tracking)

Grip (For adjusting table tilt)

Lock lever (For securing table tilt)

Dust extraction port

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 INSTALATION
Securing the band saw stand
If during operation there is any tendency for the band saw to tip over, slide or move, the band saw stand be secured to the floor.

1 2

Frame

3 4 5

• After attaching the stand, attach the handle and tires.

Handle

Washer

Hex socket
head bolt
Tire

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 How to load dust box
The dust box is loaded from the underside of the table saw. When loading, insert
Securing
Position
plate spring (for securing) at inside edge of the machine’s positioning hole, slot both
hole
hole shoulders of dust box onto rails, and then slide toward the outside.
Rail
Once the leading edge of the securing plate spring fits into the machine’s securing
hole, the dust box is loaded.
Rail

Shoulder

Dust box
Shoulder
Plate spring

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 Secure table to trunnion using four hex bolts.
Trunnion
Table

Hex bolts

Hex bolts

Pin is inserted at time of shipping, so please pull it out.

Pin

Table

Installing the guide rail

• Fasten the guide rail with four each thumb screws and washers to the table.

Washer

Thumb screw

Guide rail

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 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Switch cover
Switch action
CAUTION:
OFF switch Light switch
• Before operation, make sure that the tool is turned on and off.

The switch cover can be opened easily by sliding it upwards.

To start the tool, press the ON (I) button.
To stop it, press the OFF (O) button or the switch cover.

Lighting up the lamps

Push the upper position (I) of the switch for turning on the light and the lower position
(O) for off.
ON switch

To start the tool, raise the switch lever.

To stop it, lower the switch lever.

ON

Push stick
Push stick
The push stick serves as an extension of the hand and protects against accidental
contact with the saw blade.
The push stick must always be used if the distance between band saw blade and a
rip fence is less than 150 mm.
Guide the push stick at an angle of 20º ... 30º against the saw table’s surface.

When the push stick is not used it can be stored on the push stick holder provided at
the band saw frame.
Replace push stick if damaged.

Miter gauge
Miter gauge
The miter gauge is inserting into the table slot from the tables front edge.
For miter cuts the miter gauge turns to 60º in both directions.
For 45º and 90º miters positive stops are provided.
To set a miter angle: loosen lock handle by turning it counter-clockwise.
WARNING:
When cutting with the miter gauge the lock handle must be firmly tightened.

The auxiliary fence can be taken off and reversed after loosening knob.

Knob
Lock handle

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 Installing the Rip Fence
The rip fence can be used on both sides of the blade. When the rip fence is moved
from one side of the saw blade to the other the fence needs to reversed.

Rip fence

Knob (A) Reversing the fence

1. Loosen knob (B) of the hold-down clamp.
2. Remove hold-down clamp from the fence.
3. Loosen knob (A).
Fence
4. Lift fence off the fence holder.
5. Reverse fence and slide back on the fence holder.
6. Tighten knob (A).
7. Slide hold-down clamp on the fence.

Lock lever
Clamping the rip fence
1. Place rip fence on the guide rail.
Fence holder 2. Tighten the lock lever of the rip fence.
Knob (B) 3. Loosen the knob (B) of the hold-down clamp.
Hold-down clamp 4. Slide hold-down clamp against the rear table edge.
5. Tighten the knob (B).

Fence height can be lowered when cutting thin materials.

1. Loosen knob (B) of the hold-down clamp.
2. Remove hold-down clamp from the fence.
3. Loosen knob (A).
4. Lift fence off the fence holder.
5. Slide knob (A) away from fence to remove.
6. Rotate fence 90º.
7. Insert knob (A) into the other groove of the fence.
8. Return fence to fence holder.
9. Tighten knob (A).
10. Slide hold-down clamp on the fence.
When fence height has been lowered, the 0 (zero) point changes. If the rip fence is
on the left side of the blade, slide the guide rail to the left to adjust to 0 point.

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 Guide rail
ASSEMBLY
Changing the band saw blade
CAUTION:
• Contacting the band saw blade even with the band saw blade at standstill may
cause a personal injury.
• Saw blade is dangerous.
Be sure to wear gloves when handling saw blade in situations such as removing
from packaging, mounting or replacing blade.

1. Loosen the two thumb screws for the right-guide rail, and slide the right-side rail
to the right.

Thumb screws

2. Open the upper cover and lower cover on the tool.

3. Hold the handle and pull the dust cover upwards to remove.
Dust cover

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 4. Open the lower blade guard.
Saw blade
5. Set the upper blade guide to its lowest position.

Saw housing

Upper blade guide

6. Loosen quick release lever until the band saw blade has slackened.
Lower blade guard
7. To remove the band saw blade, guide it through.
- the slot in the saw blade.
- the blade guard on the upper blade guides.
- the blade cover on the saw housing.
8. Fit a fresh band saw blade. Observe correct position: the teeth point towards the
front (door) side of the saw.
9. Center band saw blade on the rubber tyres of the band saw wheels.
10. Tighten quick release lever until blade does no longer slip off the band saw
wheels.
11. Close lower blade guard.
CAUTION:
Close lower cover only when the lower blade guard is in its closed position.

Quick release lever 12. Return the right-guide rail to its original position.
13. Fit the dust cover.
14. Close both covers.
15. Then:
- tension band saw blade (Refer to the section titled “Tensioning the band saw
blade” in “FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION”).
- align band saw blade (Refer to the section titled “Aligning the band saw blade”
“ASSEMBLY”).
- align blade guides (Refer to the section titled “Adjusting the upper blade guide”
in “FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION”).
- let saw test run for at least one minute;
- stop saw unplug and recheck settings.

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 Cutting speed adjustment
Lower band saw wheel 1. Open the lower cover.
2. Slacken driving belt by turning the knob clockwise.
3. Put driving belt on the required pulley of the driving wheel (lower band saw
wheel) and the corresponding motor pulley-note label inside the lower cover.
CAUTION:
The driving belt must run either on both front or both rear pulleys. Never have the V-
belt run diagonally.

8.3/6.7 m/s 16.7/13.3 m/s

(500/400 m/min) (1,000/800 m/min)
Motor pulley

Setting knob for belt tension

Knob With the setting knob the belt tension is corrected if necessary:
- turning the setting knob clockwise reduces the driving belt tension.
- turning the setting knob counter-clockwise increases the driving belt tension.

Lower cover

Tighten the driving belt again by turning the knob counter-clockwise (half-way
between the pulleys the driving belt should flex approx. 10 mm).

Close the lower cover.

Motor pulley
Pulley of the driving
Driving belt wheel

approx. 10 mm

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 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Knob Tensioning the Band saw Blade
CAUTION:
Too much tension can cause the band saw blade to break. Too little tension
can cause the driven band saw wheel to slip and the band saw blade to stop.

1. Raise upper blade guide fully.

Using the scale as guide, and taking the blade width into consideration, turn the
knob to adjust tension. (After adjusting, check tension as shown in item 2.)
2. Checking the blade tension:
- check tension by pushing with a finger, halfway between table and upper blade
guide, against the side of the blade (the blade should flex not more than 1-
2 mm)
- check adjustment at the blade tension indicator. The scale indicates the correct
Upper blade guide
adjustment in dependence on the band saw blade width.
3. Correct tension if necessary:
- turning the setting knob clockwise increases the blade tension.
- turning the setting knob counter-clockwise reduces the blade tension.

Aligning the band saw blade

Lock knob If the band saw blade does not run in the center of the rubber tyres, the tracking
needs to be corrected by adjusting the tilt of the upper band saw wheel:

1. Loosen lock knob.

2. Manually rotate the upper wheel, taking care not to touch the blade.
3. Turn setting knob clockwise if the band saw blade runs towards the front of the
saw.
- turn setting knob counter-clockwise if the band saw blade runs toward the rear of
the saw
Knob 4. After adjusting, always close the lock knob.

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 Quick release lever
Quick release lever
With the quick release lever the saw blade tension is released.

Clockwise: Reduce tension

Counterclockwise: Increase tension

Upper blade guide adjustment

Adjusting knob
The height of the upper blade guide needs to be adjusted:
prior to every cutting/operation, to accommodate the height of the work piece (the
upper blade guide should be set approx. 3 mm above the work piece);
- after adjustments of band saw blade or saw table (e.g. band saw blade change,
Lock knob tensioning of the band saw blade, saw table alignment).
CAUTION:
Before adjusting the upper blade guide and saw table tilt:
- switch machine OFF;
- wait until the band saw blade has come to a complete stop.

• Set upper blade guide with the adjusting knob to the desired height by loosening
the lock knob.
After adjustment be sure to tighten the lock nut.
Upper blade guide • Never cut several work pieces at the same time — and also no bundles containing
several individual pieces. Risk of personal injury if individual pieces are caught by
the saw blade uncontrolled.

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 1. Loosen bolt C, and adjust bearing holder, so that guide bearing is positioned 1 or
Guide bearing 2 mm from bottom of blade.
2. Loosen bolt A, and adjust thrust bearing to a position of 0.5 mm from rear of
blade.
Bolt A
3. Loosen bolt B, and adjust guide bearing to a position 0.5 mm away from blade.

0.5 mm
Guide bearing distance
from bottom of blade
1 - 2 mm

Bolt C

0.5 mm

Bolt B

Guide bearing

Bearing holder

Thrust bearing

Bolt A

Blade

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 Align the lower blade guide
The lower blade guide consists of:
- a thrust bearing (supporting the band saw blade from the rear).
- two guide bearings (providing lateral support).
These parts need to be readjusted after every band saw blade change or tracking
adjustment:
Note:
Bolt A
Periodically check thrust bearings and guide bearings for wear, if necessary replace
both guide bearings at the same time.
Thrust • Open lower cover door and the lower blade guard.
bearing
• Loosen hex bolt, move the entire lower blade guide, and adjust the guide bearing
Hex bolt to a position of 1 or 2 mm from bottom of individual blade.

Adjusting the thrust bearing

1. Loosen bolt A.
2. Adjust thrust bearing position (distance thrust bearing - band saw blade =
0.5 mm — if the band saw blade is turned by hand, it must not touch the thrust
bearing).
3. Tighten bolt A.

Guide bearing Adjusting the guide bearings

1. Loosen bolt B.
2. Set guide bearing against the band saw blade.
3. Turn the band saw wheel by hand in a clockwise direction several times to bring
the guide bearings in correct position. Loosen bolt A, and adjust thrust bearing to
a position of 0.5 mm from rear of blade. Both guide bearings should JUST
TOUCH the band saw blade.
4. Tighten bolt B again.
5. Close lower blade guard.
6. Close the lower cover door.
Bolt B

Aligning the saw table at right angles to the band saw blade
Screw 1. Raise upper blade guide fully (see “Operation”).
2. Check band saw blade tension (see “FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION”).
Turn the handle clockwise to tilt the table in an anticlockwise direction, and turn
the handle anticlockwise to tilt the table in a clockwise direction.
3. Loosen lock lever.
4. Using a try square, set the table at right angles to the blade by turning the handle
to adjust the table, and tighten the lock lever again.
5. Adjust limit stop screw until it touches the saw housing.

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 Lock lever

Operation
Danger:
To reduce the risk of personal injury as much as possible, the following safety
recommendations should be observed when operating the saw.
CAUTION:
• Do not touch the saw blade when cutting.
• During saw operation, wear safety glasses, but do not wear gloves.
• Cut only one work piece at a time.
• Always hold the work piece down on the table.
• Do not jam any work pieces.
• Do not try to slow the band saw blade down or stop it by pushing the work piece
against the saw blade from the side.
• When straight cutting against the fence use a push stick.
• If the type of work requires, use the following:
- pushing stick — if distance rip fence - band saw blade  150 mm;
- work support — for long stock, which would otherwise fall off the table on
completion of the cut;
- dust collector;
- when cutting round stock, firmly secure material as shown in diagram.
- a suitable guide for firm support when cutting thin stock layed on edge.
- gloves for handling the saw band and rough material.
• Before starting work, check to see that the following are in proper working order:
- band saw blade;
- upper and lower blade guard.
• Replace damaged parts immediately.
• Assume correct work position (the band saw blade’s teeth must point towards the
operator).

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 Sawing
WARNING:
Risk of kickback (work piece is caught by the band saw blade and thrown against the
operator.)
Do not jam any work piece.
• Select rip fence and table tilt for the type of cutting operation to be carried out.
• Set upper blade guide 3 mm above the work piece.
Note:
Always make a trial cut in a piece of scrap to verify settings, correct if necessary
before cutting the work piece.
• Place work piece on the saw blade.
• Plug in.
• Start saw.
• Cut work piece in a single pass.
• Switch off if no further cutting is to be done immediately afterwards.
• Use separately retailed sub table.

Saw table tilt

Table
CAUTION:
When bevel-cutting with the table inclined, place the guide on the lower part of the
table.

After loosening the lock lever the saw table tilts steplessly through 47º against the
blade.
Turn the handle clockwise to tilt the table in an anticlockwise direction, and turn the
handle anticlockwise to tilt the table in a clockwise direction.

Lock lever
Handle

Connecting to vacuum cleaner

Cleaner operations can be performed by connecting the tool to Makita vacuum
cleaner or dust collector.
If a dust extractor is fitted to the large opening collector, rearrange dust collector to
ensure it has a large opening.

Nut

Large opening
collector
Small opening
collector

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 Small dust Large dust
collector collector

(Mounted on (For
main unit) changeover)

How to move machine

• Raise handle to enable movement of machine.
• During transportation the saw band guard should be fully down and close to the
table.
• Do not use guarding for handling or transportation.
CAUTION:
Carry Handle • If handle is raised too high, the machine may topple over.

MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE:
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration,
deformation or cracks may result.
Cleaning
Clean out sawdust and chips from time to time. Carefully clean the blade guard and
moving parts inside the band saw.
Lubrication
To keep the band saw in tip-top running condition, and to assure maximum service
life, oil or grease the moving parts and rotating parts from time to time.
To reduce the emitted noise, always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or
adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.

ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might
present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated
purpose. If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories,
ask your local Makita Service Center.

• Band saw stand

• Hex wrench
• Rip fence
• Miter gauge
• Circular ruler
• Extension table
• Sanding belt attachment

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