Maintenance - Makita LS1040 Instruction Manual

Compound cutting
Compound cutting is the process in which a bevel
angle is made at the same time in which a miter
angle is being cut on a workpiece. Compound cut-
ting can be performed at angle shown in the table.
Bevel angle
45
When performing compound cutting, refer to
"Press cutting", "Miter cutting" and "Bevel cut"
explanations.
Cutting aluminum extrusion
► Fig.32: 1. Vise 2. Spacer block 3. Guide fence
4. Aluminum extrusion 5. Spacer block
When securing aluminum extrusions, use spacer
blocks or pieces of scrap as shown in the figure to
prevent deformation of the aluminum. Use a cutting
lubricant when cutting the aluminum extrusion to pre-
vent build-up of the aluminum material on the blade.
CAUTION:
• Never attempt to cut thick or round aluminum
extrusions. Thick aluminum extrusions may
come loose during operation and round alumi-
num extrusions cannot be secured firmly with
this tool.
Wood facing
Use of wood facing helps to assure splinter-free
cuts in workpieces. Attach a wood facing to the
guide fence using the holes in the guide fence.
See the figure concerning the dimensions for a
suggested wood facing.
Over 10mm (3/8") Over 460mm (18-1/8")
1
90mm 107mm
(3-9/16") (4-7/32")
1. Hole
CAUTION:
• Use straight wood of even thickness as the
wood facing.
• Use screws to attach the wood facing to the
guide fence. The screws should be installed so
that the screw heads are below the surface of
the wood facing.
• When the wood facing is attached, do not turn
the turn base with the handle lowered. The
blade and/or the wood facing will be damaged.
Cutting repetitive lengths
► Fig.33: 1. Set plate 2. Holder 3. Screw
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.
Miter angle
Left and Right 0 - 45
90mm
25mm
(3-9/16")
(1")
1
107mm 90mm
(4-7/32") (3-9/16")
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 assembly (optional acces-
sory) allows cutting repetitive lengths up to
2,200 mm (7.2 ft.) approximately.
Carrying tool
► Fig.34: 1. Stopper pin
Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade
at 0° bevel angle and the turn base at left 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.35
CAUTION:
• Always secure all moving portions before carry-
ing the tool.
• Stopper pin is for carrying and storage purposes
only and not for any cutting operations.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean
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:
Miter angle
► Fig.36: 1. Hex bolt
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.37: 1. Triangular rule 2. Grip 3. Guide fence
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