Maintenance - Makita LS1040 Instruction Manual

7. Cutting repetitive lengths
Fig.32
When cutting several pieces of stock to the same
length, ranging from 240 mm to 400 mm, use of
the set plate (optional accessory) will facilitate
more efficient operation. Install the set plate on the
holder (optional accessory) as shown in the figure.
Align the cutting line on your workpiece with either
the left or right side of the groove in the kerf board,
and while holding the workpiece from moving,
move the set plate flush against the end of the
workpiece. Then secure the set plate with the
screw. When the set plate is not used, loosen the
screw and turn the set plate out of the way.
NOTE:
Use of the holder-rod
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accessory) allows cutting repetitive lengths up to
2,200 mm approximately.
Carrying tool
Fig.33
Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade
at 0° bevel angle and the turn base at right miter angle
fully. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper pin.
Carry the tool by carrying grip as shown in the figure. If
you remove the holders, dust bag, etc., you can carry
the tool more easily.
Fig.34
CAUTION:
Always secure all moving portions before carrying
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the tool.
Stopper pin is for carrying and storage purposes
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only and not for any cutting operations.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
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the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
WARNING:
Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean
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for the best and safest performance.
Adjusting the cutting angle
This tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory,
but rough handling may have affected the alignment. If
your tool is not aligned properly, perform the following:
assembly (optional
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1. Miter angle
Fig.35
Loosen the grip which secures the turn base. Turn
the turn base so that the pointer points to 0° on the
miter scale. Tighten the grip and loosen the hex
bolts securing the guide fence using the socket
wrench.
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper pin. Square the
side of the blade with the face of the guide fence
using a triangular rule, try-square, etc. Then
securely tighten the hex bolts on the guide fence
in the order from the right side.
Fig.36
2. Bevel angle
(1) 0° bevel angle
Fig.37
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the
lowered position by pushing in the stopper
pin. Loosen the lever at the rear of the tool.
Loosen the hex nut and turn the 0° bevel
angle adjusting bolt on the right side of the
turn base two or three revolutions clockwise
to tilt the blade to the right.
Carefully square the side of the blade with
the top surface of the turn base using the
triangular rule, try-square, etc. by turning the
0° bevel
counterclockwise. Then tighten the hex nut to
secure the 0° bevel angle adjusting bolt and
tighten the lever securely.
Fig.38
Make sure that the pointer on the turn base
point to 0° on the bevel scale on the arm. If it
does not point to 0°, loosen the screw which
secures the pointer and adjust the pointer so
that it will point to 0°.
Fig.39
(2) 45° bevel angle
Fig.40
Adjust the 45° bevel angle only after
performing 0° bevel angle adjustment. To
adjust left 45° bevel angle, loosen the lever
and tilt the blade to the left fully. Make sure
that the pointer on the arm points to 45° on
the bevel scale on the arm. If the pointer
does not point to 45°, turn the 45° bevel
angle adjusting bolt on the left side of the
arm until the pointer points to 45°.
Replacing carbon brushes
Fig.41
Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep
the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
angle adjusting bolt