Electronic Function - Makita LS1018 Instruction Manual

WARNING:
• Do not use a lock with a shank or cable any
smaller than 6.35 mm in diameter. A smaller
shank or cable may not properly lock the tool in
the off position and unintentional operation may
occur resulting in serious personal injury.
NEVER use tool without a fully operative switch
•
trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch is
HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired before
further usage or serious personal injury may occur.
• For your safety, this tool is equipped with a lock-off
button which prevents the tool from unintended
starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when you
simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the
lock-off button. A switch in need of repair may
result in unintentional operation and serious per-
sonal injury. Return tool to a Makita service center
for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
• NEVER defeat the lock-off button by taping
down or some other means. A switch with a
defeated lock-off button may result in uninten-
tional operation and serious personal injury.

Electronic function

Soft start feature
This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool by
limiting the start-up torque.
Laser beam action
For model LS1018L only
NOTE:
• Before the first use, install two AA dry cells in the
cell box. Refer to the section titled "Replacing
the dry cells for laser unit" for the installment.
CAUTION:
• When not in use, be sure to turn off the laser.
► Fig.19: 1. Switch for laser
CAUTION:
• Never look into the laser beam. Direct laser
beam may injure your eyes.
• LASER RADIATION, DO NOT STARE INTO
THE BEAM, CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT.
• Before shifting the laser line or performing main-
tenance adjustment, be sure to unplug the tool.
To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position (I) of the switch.
To turn off the laser beam, press the lower position (0) of the switch.
Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of the saw
blade by loosening the screw holding the laser unit box and shifting
it in the desired direction. After shifting, be sure to tighten the screw.
► Fig.20: 1. Screw holding the laser unit box
Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is positioned within
1 mm from the side surface of the blade (cutting position).
NOTE:
• When laser line appears dim and hard to see
because of direct sunlight, relocate the work area
to a place where there is less direct sunlight.
Replacing the dry cells for laser unit
► Fig.21
► Fig.22: 1. Dry cell
Remove the lid for the dry cells for laser unit by sliding
while pressing it. Take out the old dry cells and put the
new ones as shown in the figure. After replacing, return
the lid to cover it.
Cleaning of the lens for the laser light
If the lens for the laser light becomes dirty, or sawdust
adheres to it in such a way that the laser line is no
longer easily visible, unplug the saw and remove and
clean the lens for the laser light carefully with a damp,
soft cloth. Do not use solvents or any petroleum-based
cleaners on the lens.
NOTE:
• When laser line is dim and almost or entirely
invisible because of the direct sunlight in the
indoor or outdoor window-by work, relocate the
work area to a place not exposed to the direct
sunlight.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off
and unplugged before working on the tool.
Failure to switch off and unplug the tool may
result in serious personal injury.
Storage of socket wrench with hex
wrench on its other end
► Fig.23: 1. Socket wrench with hex wrench on its
other end 2. Wrench holder
The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure.
When the socket wrench is needed it can be pulled out
of the wrench holder. After using the socket wrench it
can be stored by returning it to the wrench holder.
Installing or removing saw blade
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off
and unplugged before installing or removing
the blade. Accidental start up of the tool may
result in serious personal injury.
• Use only the Makita socket wrench provided
to install or remove the blade.Failure to use the
wrench may result in overtightening or insufficient
tightening of the hex bolt and serious personal injury.
► Fig.24: 1. Stopper pin
Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the stopper pin.
► Fig.25: 1. Socket wrench 2. Blade case 3. Center
cover 4. Hex bolt 5. Blade guard
To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen
the hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it coun-
terclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
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