Makita LS1040 Instruction Manual

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11Installing or removing saw bladeImportant:Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before installing or removing the blade.To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosenthe hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it morethan three turns counterclockwise. Raise the safety coverand center cover. (Fig. 5)Press the shaft lock so that the blade cannot revolve anduse the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise.Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.(Fig. 6)To install the blade, mount it 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. 7)CAUTION:• For all countries other than European countries(Fig. 8)The silver ring 25.4 mm in outer diameter is factory-installed onto the spindle. The black ring 25 mm inouter diameter is included as standard equipment.Before mounting the blade onto the spindle, always besure that the correct ring for the arbor hole of the bladeyou intend to use is installed onto the spindle.• For European countries (Fig. 8)The ring 30 mm in outer diameter is factory-installedonto the spindle.Install the flange and hex bolt, and then use the socketwrench to tighten the hex bolt securely counterclockwisewhile pressing the shaft lock. Then tighten the hex boltclockwise to secure the center cover. (Fig. 9)CAUTION:Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install orremove the blade. Failure to do so may result in overtight-ening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt. This couldcause an injury.Safety cover (Fig. 10)When lowering the handle, the safety cover rises auto-matically. The cover returns to its original position whenthe cut is completed and the handle is raised. NEVERDEFEAT OR REMOVE THE SAFETY COVER. In theinterest of your personal safety, always maintain thesafety cover in good condition. Any irregular operation ofthe safety cover should be corrected immediately.NEVER USE THE TOOL WITH A FAULTY SAFETYCOVER. If the see-through safety cover becomes dirty,or sawdust adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/or workpiece is no longer easily visible, unplug the sawand clean the cover carefully with a damp cloth. Do notuse solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners on theplastic cover.Dust bag (Fig. 11 & 12)The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations cleanand dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, fit thebag’s entry port over the dust spout. When the dust bagis about half full, remove the dust bag from the tool andpull the fastener out. Empty the dust bag of its contents,tapping it lightly so as to remove particles adhering to theinsides which might hamper further collection.Switch actionCAUTION:• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see thatthe switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the“OFF” position when released.• When not using the tool, remove the lock-off button andstore it in a secure place. This prevents unauthorizedoperation.• Do not pull the trigger hard without pressing in the lock-off button. This can cause breakage of the switch.For all countries other than European countries(Fig. 13)To prevent the trigger from being accidentally pulled, alock-off button is provided. To start the tool, press in thelock-off button and pull the trigger. Release the trigger tostop.For European countries (Fig. 14)To prevent the trigger from being accidentally pulled, alock-off button is provided. To start the tool, push thelever to the left, press in the lock-off button and then pullthe trigger. Release the trigger to stop.Kerf board (Fig. 15)This tool is provided with the kerf board in the turn base.If the kerf groove has not yet been cut in the kerf board bythe factory, you should cut the groove before actuallyusing the tool to cut a workpiece. Switch on the tool andlower the blade gently to cut a groove in the kerf board.Sub-fence (Fig. 16 & 17)This tool is equipped with the sub-fence which shouldordinarily be positioned as shown in Fig. 16. However,when performing left bevel cuts, set it to the left positionas shown in Fig. 17.Maintaining maximum cutting capacity(Fig. 18 & 19)Unplug the tool before any adjustment is attempted. Thistool is factory adjusted to provide the max. cutting capac-ity for a 260 mm saw blade. When the diameter of theblade has been reduced due to sharpening, adjust thedepth adjusting bolt by turning it with the socket wrench.The saw blade is lowered by turning the depth adjustingbolt counterclockwise and raised by turning it clockwise.Adjust so that when the handle is in the fully loweredposition, there will be a distance of about 135 mm fromthe front face of the guide fence to the point where thefront edge of the blade enters the kerf. With the toolunplugged, rotate the blade by hand while holding thehandle all the way down. Be sure that the blade does notcontact any part of the lower base when the handle islowered completely.Positioning for adjusting the miter angle (Fig. 20)Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn theturn base while pressing down the latch spring. Whenyou have moved the grip to the position where the pointerindicates the desired angle on the miter scale, securelytighten the grip clockwise.CAUTION:When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the handlefully.

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