Securing Workpiece; Dust Bag - Makita LH1040 Instruction Manual

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NOTE:
To change the rip fence pattern, remove the rip fence
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from the rip fence holder by loosening the clamping
screw (A) and change the facing of the rip fence to the
rip fence holder so that the rip fence faces the rip fence
holder according to your work as shown in the figure.
Insert the square nut on the rip fence holder into
the back end of either slit of the rip fence so that
they fit as shown in the figure..
To change from the pattern A or B to the pattern C
or D, or in adverse case, remove the square nut,
washer and clamping screw (A) from the rip fence
holder, then position the clamping screw (A),
washer and square nut on the opposite position of
the rip fence holder compared to the original
position Tighten the clamping screw (A) securely
after inserting the square nut of the rip fence
holder into the rip fence slit.
Insert the square nut on the rip fence holder into
the back end of either slit of the rip fence so that
they fit as shown in the figure..
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The rip fence is factory adjusted so that it is parallel to the
blade surface. Make sure that it is parallel. To check to be
sure that the rip fence is parallel with the blade. Lower the
table to the lowest position so that the blade appears at
the topmost position from the table. Mark one of the blade
teeth with a crayon. Measure the distance (A) and (B)
between the rip fence
measurements using the tooth marked with the crayon.
These two measurements should be identical If the rip
fence is not parallel with the blade, proceed as follows:
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(1) Turn two adjusting screws counterclockwise.
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Fig.32
(2) Shift the back edge of the rip fence slightly to
right or left until it becomes parallel with the
blade.
(3) Tighten the two screws on the rip fence firmly.
CAUTION:
Be sure to adjust the rip fence so that it is parallel
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with the blade, or a dangerous kickback condition
may occur.
Be sure to adjust the rip fence so that it does not
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contact the top blade guard or saw blade.

Dust bag

Fig.33
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean
and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, fit it
onto the dust nozzle.
and blade. Take both
NOTE:
In miter saw mode, always insert the dust bag to
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the back nozzle only.
When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust bag from
the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the dust bag of its
contents, tapping it lightly so as to remove particles adhering
to the insides which might hamper further collection.
Fig.34
If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, more
efficient and cleaner operations can be performed.
Fig.35
To install the blade cover when using in the table saw
mode (bench mode), turn the turn base to 0°miter angle
(see the section titled "Adjusting miter angle") and place
the blade cover on the turn table so that the blade cover
is centered over the slit for the blade entrance in the
turn table and then lock the handle in the lowest position
by fully pushing in the stopper pin as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
To attach the dust bag to the front dust nozzle in
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the table saw mode (bench mode), first remove
the cap from the front dust nozzle and then attach
the dust bag to the dust nozzle.
When not in use of dust bag, always replace the
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cap to the front dust nozzle. Failure to do so result
in dust scattering from the nozzle.
When using the tool in the table saw mode (bench
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mode), make sure that the blade cover is installed
on the turn table.

Securing workpiece

Whenever possible, secure the workpiece with the optional
vise. If you must use your hand to hold the workpiece, then
it must be done firmly and securely so as not to lose control
of the workpiece. Your hand and arm must be kept well
away from the blade area (100mm minimum). Squeeze the
workpiece firmly against the guide fence with your fingers
held over the top of the guide fence. The workpiece must
also rest steadily on the turn base.
WARNING:
Never use your hand to hold the workpiece that requires
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your hand to be any closer than 100mm from the blade
area. In this case, always use the optional vise to
secure the workpiece. After any cutting operation, raise
the blade gently. Never raise the blade until it has come
to a complete stop. Serious injury may result.
CAUTION:
When cutting long workpieces, use supports that are
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as high as the top surface level of the turn base. Do
not rely solely on the vertical vise and/or horizontal
vise (both optional) to secure the workpiece.
Thin material tends to sag. Support workpiece
over its entire length to avoid blade pinch and
possible KICKBACK.
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