Makita LS1040F Technical Information page 3

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< 2 > Removing compression spring 28 and motor unit
1) Holding the motor unit at the lowest position, insert 2 pcs. of bars into the side holes of blade case. See Fig. 1.
( The size of bars are 125 - 130mm in length and 4 - 6.5mm in diameter as illustrated in Fig. 1A.)
So, compression spring 28 and spring holder cannot spring out of blade case, when separating blade case from
arm.
2) Disconnect the linkage of link plate with arm by unscrewing hex socket button head screw M6. See Fig. 2.
Hex socket head bolt M6x10 is located on blade case for fixing rod 16 which works as an axis. Loosen this
hex socket head bolt. See Fig. 2A. And take off rod 16 as illustrated in Fig. 2.
Fig. 2A
3) Separate motor unit from arm. See Fig. 3.
Arm
125 - 130mm
4 - 6.5mm
Fig. 1A
Hex socket head
bolt M6x10
Arm
Rod 16
Link plate
Fig. 3
Fig. 1.
Flat washer 7
Ring 7
Fig. 2
Motor unit
Link plate
P 3 / 8
Hex socket button
head bolt M6