High-performance saw with increased cutting versatility and capacity

Makita changes the game with the LS1216 305 mm Dual Slide Mitre Saw featuring a crown molding cutting capacity of 203 mm (vertically nested) - the largest in its class. It has a patented Four-Steel Rail Sliding System that further increases rigidity to produce superior cuts, and the exclusive six linear ball bearings design for smooth, adjustment-free, "dead-on" accurate cuts.


● Compact design with a patented 4-Steel Rail further increases rigidity to produce superior cuts
● Exclusive 6 linear ball bearings deliver smooth, solid and adjustmentfree "dead-on" accurate cuts
● Large cutting capacity for up to 203 mm crown molding (vertically nested), 165 mm baseboard (vertical) and 380mm cross cuts at 90°
● Exclusive 139 mm tall dual sliding fence system features versatile upper and lower fence adjustments for more preice mitre and bevel custs
● Patentet retractable rear guard and triple gear system for increased vertical cutting capacity
● Independent laser indicates line-of-cut whether blade is turning or not, with on-off switch and micro-adjustments for precise "left of blade" or "right of blade" cutting
● Electronic Speed Control maintains constant speed under load for smother, higher-quality cutting
● Mitres 0°-52° left and 0°-60° right, with positive stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6° and 45° (left and right)
● Powerful 15 AMP direct drive motor requires less maintenance and delivers 3.200 rpm with soft start for smoother power-ups
● Dual rear-handle bevel lock is easily accessible with adjustments 0°-45° (left and right) with positive stops at 22.5°, 33.9° and 45° (left and right)
● Ergonomic rubberized horizontal D-handle design for better fit and added comfort

Intended use
The saw is intended for accurate straight and mitre cutting in wood. With appropriate saw blades, aluminium can also be sawed.

Max. cutting capacities (HxW) 

Mitre angle   Bevel angle 45° (left) 0° 45° (right) 0° 0° 61x382 mm 92x382 mm 44x382 mm 71x363 mm 107x363 mm 54x363 mm 45° (right and left) 45° (right and left) 61x268 mm 92x268 mm 44x268 mm 71x255 mm 107x255 mm 54x255 mm 52° (right and left) 52° (right and left) - 92x233mm - - 107x220 mm - 60° (right) 60° (right) - 92x185 mm - - 107x178 mm -

Special Max. Cutting capacities

Crown molding 45° type (with Crown molding stopper used) 203 mm Base board (H) (with Horizontal vice used) 165 mm

Continuous rating (Input) Blade diameter 305 mm, bore ø25.4 No load speed 3200 minˉ¹ Overall dimensions (LxWxH) 806x640x721 Net weight 26.4 kg Power supply cord 2.5 m

Delivered with: TCT Saw blade 60T, socket wrench, dust bag, vertical vice, triangular rule and 2 x holder set

Accessories Saw blades TCT 305x25.4