Makita LS1018LN/2 240V 260mm Slide Compound Mitre Saw

Product Information

The Soft Start feature ensures a slow build up of blade speed for a smoother more refined operation. Down side; you might have to create your own fence, the one given isn’t too perfect, this is a personal preference though.

Fitted with an ergonomic, rubberised D-handle and oversized trigger switch for added comfort and easier operation. The LS1018LN/1 Slide Compound Mitre Saw has a powerful 1,430 watt motor, with soft start for smooth start-ups, to deliver up to 4,300 rpm for faster cutting. LS1018LN Makita Mitre Saw 240v increases cutting accuracy using the Makita Laser Line, this high quality industrial large slide compound 260mm mitre saw powered through 1430w motor plus double sliding rails and linear ball bearings on each rail ensuring perfectly smooth and accurate cutting when on the job site. Safety hasn't been neglected as Makita have equipped this saw with an electric brake and a soft start function to minimise the chance of the blade causing injury.

Its large, precision machined aluminium base and linear ball bearing system have been engineered to deliver accurate cuts. The blade diameter and bore are important considerations, as these will impact on the cuts you can make and the range of additional blades you can purchase for your Mitre Saw. Ideal for baseboard and crown molding installation, finish carpenters, cabinet and furniture makers, wood floor installers, deck builders and general construction. About the arrow, its a bit above the degrees, so sometimes it’s hard to read the correct degrees, depending on how you look at it.

In the unlikely event that your Makita tool develops a fault which is due to defective workmanship or materials, you should contact your nearest local Makita Service Agent for inspection. The LS1018LN Slide Compound Mitre Saw from Makita boasts a built-in laser guide and transparent blade guard provide improved visibility of cutting line. The LS1018LN/2 features a built in laser guide and see through blade guard system for greater visibility of the cutting line. The LS1018LN/2 Slide Compound Mitre Saw has a powerful 1,430 watt motor, with soft start for smooth start-ups, to deliver up to 4,300 rpm for faster cutting.A Bevel Range of up to 45 Deg left and right and a Mitre Range of 60 Deg right and 47 Deg left give this Mitre Saw real versatility. Makita Power Tools, Batteries and Chargers purchased from Power Tools UK are warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for a period of 12 months from the original date of invoice.

An introduction to mitre saws: A mitre saw is a portable machine for making cross or, by rotating the tool's turntable, angle (known as mitre) cuts in wood. In addition, you should consider the speed at which the blade rotates and the weight of the tool, as these will impact on the control you have over the saw when using it. The wood is taken to the mitre saw rather than the machine being taken to the material as in a circular saw. The Makita LS1018 slide saw is ideal for professional use and DIY enthusiasts alike it has taken all of the features from the earlier mitre saws and they have increased the mitre range on the table to deliver 60° one way and 47° the other way.The tool offers accessible rear handle bevel lock and adjusts with positive stops at 0 and 45° left and right. Powerful direct drive motor requires less maintenance, with a soft start feature for smooth start-ups and an electric brake for increased user safety. Powerful slide compound mitre saw with soft start, oversized trigger switch for comfort and electric brake for increased operator safety. The LS1018LN/2 is equipped with an oversized trigger switch for added comfort in use, large cutting capacity, linear ball bearing system to deliver dead on accurate cuts and electric brake for increased operator safety. The rear handle bevel lock is easily accessible and adjusts 0-45 (left and right) with positive stops at 0, 45 (left and right).