Makita LH1040 Instruction Manual page 16

Always hold the workpiece firmly with the table
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and the rip fence. Do not bend or twist it while
feeding. If the workpiece is bent or twisted,
dangerous kickbacks may occur.
NEVER withdraw the workpiece while the blade is
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running. If you must withdraw the workpiece
before completing a cut, first switch the tool off
while holding the workpiece firmly. Wait until the
blade has come to a complete stop before
withdrawing the workpiece. Failure to do so may
cause dangerous kickbacks.
NEVER remove cut-off material while the blade is
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running.
NEVER place your hands or fingers in the path of
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the saw blade.
Always secure the rip fence firmly, or dangerous
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kickbacks may occur.
Always use "work helpers" such as push sticks
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and push blocks when cutting small or narrow
workpieces.
Work helpers
Push sticks, push blocks or auxiliary fence are types of
"work helpers". Use them to make safe, sure cuts
without the need for the operator to contact the blade
with any part of the body.
Push block
2
200mm
55mm
10mm
1
30mm
1. Face/edge parallel
2. Handle
3. Wood screw
4. Glue together
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Use a 15 mm piece of plywood.
Handle should be in center of plywood piece. Fasten
with glue and wood screws as shown. Small piece 10
mm x 9 mm x 30 mm of wood must always be glued to
plywood to keep the blade from dulling if the operator
cuts into push block by mistake.
(Never use nails in push block.)
Auxiliary fence
Fig.46
Fig.47
Make auxiliary fence from 10 mm and 15 mm plywood
pieces.
Remove the rip fence, clamping screw (A), flat washer
and square nut from the rip fence holder and then attach
and secure the auxiliary fence to the rip fence holder by
using a bolt M6 longer than M6x50, washers and nut.
130mm
80mm
10mm
3
30mm 4
9mm
Ripping
CAUTION:
When cutting long or large workpieces, always
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provide adequate support behind the table. DO
NOT allow a long board to move or shift on the
table. This will cause the blade to bind and
increase the possibility of kickback and personal
injury. The support should be at the same height
as the table.
1. Adjust the depth of cut a bit higher than the
thickness of the workpiece. To make this
adjustment, loosen two levers and lower or raise
the top table.
2. Position the rip fence to the desired width of rip
and secure in place by tightening the clamping
screw (A). Before ripping, make sure the two
screws of the rip fence holder are secured. If it is
not secured enough, retighten it.
3. Turn the tool on and gently feed the workpiece
into the blade along with the rip fence.
(1)
Fig.48
(2)
50mm
100mm
Fig.49
Carrying tool
Fig.50
Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade
at 0° bevel angle and the turn base at left miter angle
fully. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by fully pushing in the stopper pin.
Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base as
shown in the figure. If you remove the holders, dust bag,
etc., you can carry the tool more easily.
Fig.51
CAUTION:
Always secure all moving portions before carrying
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the tool.
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When the width of rip is 40 mm or wider, use
a push stick.
When the width of rip is narrower than 40
mm, the push stick cannot be used because
the push stick will strike the top blade guard.
Use the auxiliary fence and push block.
Install securely the auxiliary fence which is
secured to the rip fence holder on the table.
Feed the workpiece by hand until the end is
about 25 mm from the front edge of the top
table. Continue to feed using the push block
on the top of the auxiliary fence until the cut
is complete.