Adjusting The Miter Angle; Adjusting The Bevel Angle; Switch Action - Makita LS1040 Instruction Manual

Adjusting the miter angle

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► 1. Pointer 2. Lock lever 3. Grip 4. Miter scale
Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the
turn base while pressing down the lock lever. When you
have moved the grip to the position where the pointer
points to 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.
• After changing the miter angle, always secure
the turn base by tightening the grip firmly.

Adjusting the bevel angle

To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of
the tool counterclockwise.
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► 1. Lever
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.
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► 1. Lever 2. Bevel scale 3. Pointer
CAUTION:
• When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the handle fully.
• After changing the bevel angle, always secure
the arm by tightening the lever clockwise.

Switch action

WARNING:
check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly
and returns to the "OFF" position when released. Do
not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing in
the lock-off button. This can cause switch breakage.
Operating a tool with a switch that does not actuate prop-
erly can lead to loss of control and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
ative switch trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch
is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired before
further usage or serious personal injury may occur.
WARNING:
by taping down or some other means. A switch with
a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional
operation and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the lock-off
button. A switch in need of repair may result in unintentional
operation and serious personal injury. Return tool to a Makita
service center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
► 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button 3. Hole for padlock
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Before plugging in the tool, always
NEVER use tool without a fully oper-
NEVER defeat the lock-off button
NEVER use the tool if it runs when you
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