Makita LH1040 Instruction Manual page 12

Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade until the
pointer points to the desired angle on the bevel scale.
Then tighten the lever clockwise firmly to secure the
arm.
CAUTION:
When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the
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handle fully.
After changing the bevel angle, always secure the
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arm by tightening the lever clockwise.
Switch action
Fig.13
CAUTION:
Before operation, make sure that the tool is turned
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on and off.
To start the tool, press the ON ( I ) button. To stop it,
press the OFF ( O ) button.
Lighting up the lamps
For Model LH1040F only
Fig.14
Push the upper position of the switch for turning on the
light and the lower position for off.
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the source of light
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directly.
NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
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Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it
may lower the illumination.
Adjusting the level of top table
Fig.15
To adjust the level of top table, loosen two levers by
turning counterclockwise and then raise or lower the top
table. Tighten these levers firmly after the adjustment.
WARNING:
Position the top table at the topmost position when
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using the tool in the miter saw mode and at the
desired position when using in the table saw mode
(bench mode).
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before installing or removing the blade.
Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to
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install or remove the blade. Failure to do so may
result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of
the hex bolt. This could cause an injury.
Secure the top table at the topmost position.
Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the
stopper pin.
Fig.16
To remove the blade, first loosen the clamping screw so
that the lower blade guard B is lowered as shown in the
figure.
Fig.17
Then use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt
holding the center cover by turning it counterclockwise.
Raise the lower blade guard A and center cover while
pushing the lever nearby the handle to the left.
Fig.18
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle, use the socket
wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then remove
the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
Fig.19
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.
Fig.20
Fig.21
NOTE:
When installing a saw blade, be sure to insert it
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from the outside of the blade guard B at first and
then raise it so that the blade is finally placed in
the blade guard B.
Fig.22
CAUTION:
The ring 25.0 mm or 30 mm in outer diameter is
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factory-installed onto the spindle. Before mounting
the blade onto the spindle, always be sure that the
correct ring for the arbor hole of the blade you
intend to use is installed onto the spindle.
Return the lower blade guard A and center cover to its
original position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to
secure the center cover. Raise the blade guard B as far
as it will go and tighten the clamping screw firmly while
holding it in the raised position. Lower the handle to
make sure that the lower blade guards move properly.
Make sure shaft lock has released spindle before
making cut.
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