21fully. Make sure that the pointer on the arm pointsto 45° on the bevel scale on the arm holder. If thepointer does not point to 45°, turn the 45° bevelangle adjusting bolt on the right side of the armholder until the pointer points to 45°.To adjust the right 45° bevel angle, perform thesame procedure as that described above.(Fig. 57)Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replacewhen they wear down to 3 mm in length. Keep the carbonbrushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carbonbrushes should be replaced at the same time. Use onlyidentical carbon brushes. (Fig. 58)Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Takeout the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones andsecure the brush holder caps.After use• After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the toolwith a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guard cleanaccording to the directions in the previously coveredsection titled “Blade guard”. Lubricate the slidingportions with machine oil to prevent rust.• When storing the tool, pull the carriage toward you fully.To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,any other maintenance or adjustment should beperformed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, alwaysusing Makita replacement parts.OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESWARNING:• These Makita accessories or attachments arerecommended for use with your Makita toolspecified in this manual. The use of any otheraccessories or attachments may result in seriouspersonal injury.• Only use the Makita accessory or attachment for itsstated purpose. Misuse of an accessory or attachmentmay result in serious personal injury.If you need any assistance for more details regardingthese accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.• Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades006526• Sub-fence R• Vise assembly (Horizontal vise)• Vertical vise• Socket wrench with hex wrench on its other end• Holder• Dust bag• Elbow• Triangular ruleNOTE:• Some items in the list may be included in the toolpackage as standard accessories. They may differ fromcountry to country.Noise ENG905-1The typical A-weighted noise level determined accordingto EN61029:Sound pressure level (L pA ): 97 dB (A)Sound power level (LWA): 103 dB (A)Uncertainty (K): 3 dB (A)Wear ear protection.Vibration ENG900-1The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determinedaccording to EN61029:Vibration emission (ah ): 2.5 m/s2 or lessUncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s 2ENG901-1• The declared vibration emission value has beenmeasured in accordance with the standard test methodand may be used for comparing one tool with another.• The declared vibration emission value may also beused in a preliminary assessment of exposure.WARNING:• The vibration emission during actual use of the powertool can differ from the declared emission valuedepending on the ways in which the tool is used.• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect theoperator that are based on an estimation of exposure inthe actual conditions of use (taking account of all partsof the operating cycle such as the times when the toolis switched off and when it is running idle in addition tothe trigger time).For European countries only ENH003-15EC Declaration of ConformityMakita declares that the following Machine(s):Designation of Machine:Slide Compound Miter SawModel No./ Type: LS1018, LS1018LConforms to the following European Directives:2006/42/ECThey are manufactured in accordance with the followingstandard or standardized documents:EN61029The technical file in accordance with 2006/42/EC isavailable from:Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium30. 5. 2014Yasushi FukayaDirectorMakita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, BelgiumMiter saw blades For smooth and precise cutting invarious materials.Combination General purpose blade for fast andsmooth rip, crosscuts and miters.Crosscutting For smoother cross grain cuts. Slicescleanly against the grain.Fine cross cuts For sand-free cuts cleanly against thegrain.Non-ferrousmetals miter sawbladesFor miters in aluminum, copper, brass,tubing, and other non-ferrous metals.