Makita LH1201FL 305mm Flip Over Table Mitre Saw

The Makita LH1201FL is a 305mm flip over table mitre saw. It works as a mitre saw and as a table saw. Carpenters and site joiners get two machines in one frame. It comes in 110V and 240V versions. The 110V saw is covered here.

The 305mm blade cuts wood and plastics. It also cuts aluminium. At 90 degrees the mitre capacity is 95 x 155mm or 62 x 200mm. At 45 degrees it is 95 x 110mm or 62 x 135mm. Bore size is 30mm. Max cut height above the table at 90 degrees is 52mm.

A 1650W motor runs at 3800 with no load. Mitre range on the left is 47 and 52 degrees. Bevel goes to 45 degrees. The built-in laser shows the line. A LED work light helps in dim rooms. The mains lead is 2.5m long.

The anti-restart function stops the saw starting by itself after a power cut. Flipping between modes is easy. That suits cramped building sites.

A flip over saw has one blade and motor that serve two jobs. In mitre mode the head swings down onto a fence. Flip the unit and the blade comes up through a table for ripping. The 305mm blade gives deep capacity for its class. The 30mm bore is a common size. The anti-restart switch makes you press start again after any power cut. The laser line is a guide only. Check against a test cut.

Check the mode is locked before you switch on. Keep the guard in place in both modes. Use a push stick in table mode. Never reach over a running blade. Clamp long stock. Wear eye and ear protection and a dust mask. Use the 110V saw where site rules call for reduced voltage. Unplug before changing the blade.