Makita LS1040 Instruction Manual page 10

Install the flange and hex bolt, and then use the
socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt securely coun-
terclockwise while pressing the shaft lock. Then
tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure the center
cover. (Fig. 9)
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to 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.
Safety cover (Fig. 10)
When lowering the handle, the safety cover rises
automatically. The cover returns to its original position
when the cut is completed and the handle is raised.
NEVER DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE SAFETY
COVER. In the interest of your personal safety,
always maintain the safety cover in good condition.
Any irregular operation of the safety cover should be
corrected immediately. NEVER USE THE TOOL
WITH A FAULTY SAFETY COVER. 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 saw and clean the
cover carefully with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents
or any petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic cover.
Dust bag (Fig. 11 & 12)
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations
clean and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag,
fit the bag's entry port over the dust spout. 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.
Switch action
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that
the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the ''OFF'' position when released.
• When not using the tool, remove the lock-off button
and store it in a secure place. This prevents unau-
thorized operation.
• 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,
a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, press in
the lock-off button and pull the trigger. Release the
trigger to stop.
For European countries (Fig. 14)
To prevent the trigger from being accidentally pulled,
a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, push the
lever to the left, press in the lock-off button and then
pull the trigger. Release the trigger to stop.
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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 by the factory, you should cut the groove before
actually using the tool to cut a workpiece. Switch on
the tool and lower 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 should
ordinarily be positioned as shown in Fig. 16. How-
ever, when performing left bevel cuts, set it to the left
position as shown in Fig. 17.
Maintaining maximum cutting capacity
(Fig. 18 & 19)
Unplug the tool before any adjustment is attempted.
This tool is factory adjusted to provide the max.
cutting capacity for a 260 mm saw blade. When the
diameter of the blade has been reduced due to
sharpening, adjust the depth adjusting bolt by turning
it with the socket wrench. The saw blade is lowered by
turning the depth adjusting bolt counterclockwise and
raised by turning it clockwise. Adjust so that when the
handle is in the fully lowered position, there will be a
distance of about 135 mm from the front face of the
guide fence to the point where the front edge of the
blade enters the kerf. With the tool unplugged, rotate
the blade by hand while holding the handle all the way
down. Be sure that the blade does not contact any
part of the lower base when the handle is lowered
completely.
Positioning for adjusting the miter angle
(Fig. 20)
Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the
turn base while pressing down the latch spring. When
you have moved the grip to the position where the
pointer indicates the desired angle on the miter scale,
securely tighten the grip clockwise.
CAUTION:
When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the
handle fully.
Positioning for adjusting the bevel angle
(Fig. 21 & 22)
The saw blade tilts up to 45° to the left only when the
sub-fence is set to the left position as shown in
Fig. 17. To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at
the rear of the tool. Tilt the blade to the left so that the
pointer indicates the desired angle on the bevel scale.
Then tighten the lever firmly to secure the arm.
CAUTION:
When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the handle
fully.