Makita LH1040 Technical Information page 13

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<15> Squaring adjustment of guide fence
1. Set the bevel angle 90°.
2. Provisionally tighten M8x30 hex bolt (B) into the smaller screw hole on the left side of guide fence
when viewed from operator's position.
3. While checking the angle of guide rule to saw blade using 90 Degrees set square (No.1R208), pivot the guide fence
by moving its right end until the angle is 90 degrees.
4. After completion of squaring adjustment, securely tighten four M8x30 hex bolts; first A and D, then B and C.
Guide fence
<16> Repairing switch section
Handle cover can not be separated from switch box without removing lock lever of safety lock mechanism.
Remove lock lever as illustrated in Fig.8-1.
1. Remove handle cover, Now relay can be replaced. See Fig.13-1.
2. Do not forget to mount clamp plate and felt ring 6, when assembling switch section. And do not remove sponge
sheet from handle cover, when mounting it to switch box. Because these three parts protect the machine
against saw dust. See Fig.13-2.
Motor housing
Clamp plate
Screw hole smaller
Hex bolt M8x30
than the other 3 screw holes.
A
B
90 Degrees set square
(No.1R208)
Saw blade
Switch box
Pin
Switch button OFF
Fig.12-1
C
When adjusting,
move this side.
Operator's position
Fig.13-1
Handle cover
Relay
Fig.13-2
Switch box
Felt rig 6
Pin
Sponge sheet
Switch button ON
Hex bolt M8x30
D
Handle cover
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