Makita LS1017 Instruction Manual page 11

Storage of socket wrench with hex wrench on
its other end
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The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure.
When the socket wrench is needed it can be pulled out of
the wrench holder. After using the socket wrench it can
be stored by returning it to the wrench holder.
Installing or removing saw blade
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before installing or removing the
blade. Accidental start up of the tool may result in
serious personal injury.
Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to
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install or remove the blade.Failure to use the
wrench may result in overtightening or insufficient
tightening of the hex bolt and serious personal
injury.
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Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the
stopper pin.
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To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen
the hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it
counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center
cover.
1. Socket wrench
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with hex wrench
on its other end
2. Wrench holder
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1. Stopper pin
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1. Socket wrench
2. Blade case
3. Center cover
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4. Hex bolt
5. Blade guard
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4
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Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the
socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then
remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
NOTE:
If the inner flange is removed be sure to install it on
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the spindle with its protrusion facing away from the
blade. If the flange is installed incorrectly the
flange will rub against the machine.
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To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle,
making sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface
of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on the
blade case.
Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the
socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-handed)
securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
For all countries other than European countries
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WARNING:
The black ring 25 mm in outer diameter and the
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silver ring 25.4 mm in outer diameter are
factory-installed as shown in the figure. When
using a blade with 25 mm hole diameter, replace
the silver ring with the black ring. Before
mounting the blade onto the spindle, always
be sure that the correct ring for the blade's
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1. Blade case
2. Socket wrench
3. Hex bolt
4. Arrow
5. Shaft lock
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1. Blade case
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2. Arrow
3. Arrow
4. Saw blade
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1. Hex bolt
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(left-handed)
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2. Outer flange
3. Saw blade
4. Ring
5. Inner flange
6. Spindle
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