Makita LS1019 Instruction Manual

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20 ENGLISHLaser beam actionFor model LS1019L onlyCAUTION: Never look into the laser beam.Direct laser beam may injure your eyes.To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position (I)of the switch. To turn off the laser beam, press the lowerposition (0) of the switch► Fig.25: 1. Switch for laserLaser line can be shifted to either the left or right side ofthe saw blade by turning the adjusting screw as follows.► Fig.26: 1. Adjusting screw1. Loosen the adjusting screw by turning itcounterclockwise.2. With the adjusting screw loosened, slide theadjusting screw to the right or left as far as it goes.3. Tighten the adjusting screw firmly at the positionwhere it stops sliding.NOTE: Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is posi-tioned within 1 mm from the side surface of the blade(cutting position).NOTE: When laser line appears dim and hard to seebecause of direct sunlight, relocate the work area to aplace where there is less direct sunlight.Aligning the laser lineAlign the cutting line on your workpiece with the laserline.► Fig.27A) When you want to obtain the correct size on the leftside of workpiece, shift the laser line to the left of theblade.B) When you want to obtain the correct size on the rightside of workpiece, shift the laser line to the right of theblade.NOTE: Use wood facing against the guide fencewhen aligning the cutting line with the laser line at theside of guide fence in compound cutting (bevel angle45° and miter angle right 45°).ASSEMBLYWARNING: Always be sure that the tool isswitched off and unplugged before working onthe tool. Failure to switch off and unplug the tool mayresult in serious personal injury.Hex wrench storageWhen not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in thefigure to keep it from being lost.► Fig.28: 1. Hex wrenchRemoving and installing saw bladeWARNING: Always be sure that the tool isswitched off and unplugged before installing orremoving the blade. Accidental start up of the toolmay result in serious personal injury.WARNING: Use only the Makita wrench pro-vided to install or remove the blade. Failure to usethe wrench may result in overtightening or insufficienttightening of the hex socket bolt and serious personalinjury.Always lock the carriage with raised position whenremoving and installing the blade. Pull the stopper pinand rotate it 90° with the carriage raised.► Fig.29: 1. Unlocked position 2. Locked position3. Stopper pinRemoving the bladeLoosen the hex bolt holding the center cover using thehex wrench. Raise the blade guard and center cover.► Fig.30: 1. Center cover 2. Hex wrench 3. BladeguardPress the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the hexwrench to loosen the hex socket bolt. Then remove thehex socket bolt, outer flange and blade.► Fig.31: 1. Shaft lock 2. Hex wrench 3. Hex socketbolt (left-handed) 4. Loosen 5. TightenInstalling the bladeMount the blade carefully onto the spindle, makingsure that the direction of the arrow on the surface of theblade matches the direction of the arrow on the bladecase.► Fig.32: 1. Arrow on the blade case 2. Arrow on thebladeInstall the outer flange and hex socket bolt. Tighten thehex socket bolt counterclockwise using the hex wrenchwhile pressing the shaft lock.► Fig.33: 1. Hex socket bolt 2. Outer flange 3. Sawblade 4. Inner flange 5. Spindle 6. RingNOTICE: If the inner flange is removed, be sure toinstall it on the spindle with its protrusion facing awayfrom the blade. If the flange is installed incorrectly, theflange will rub against the machine.Return the blade guard and center cover to its originalposition. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to securethe center cover. Unlock the stopper pin to releasecarriage from the raised position. Lower the handle tomake sure that the blade guard moves properly. Makesure shaft lock has released spindle before making cut.WARNING: Before mounting the blade ontothe spindle, always be sure that the correct ringfor the blade's arbor hole you intend to use isinstalled between the inner and the outer flanges.Use of the incorrect arbor hole ring may result in theimproper mounting of the blade causing blade move-ment and severe vibration resulting in possible lossof control during operation and in serious personalinjury.