Switch Action - Makita LS1040 Instruction Manual

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
► Fig.12: 1. Lever
► Fig.13: 1. Lever 2. Bevel scale 3. Pointer
To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of
the tool counterclockwise.
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.
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:
Before plugging in the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actu-
ates 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 properly can lead to loss
of control and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
NEVER use tool without a fully
operative switch trigger. Any tool with an inoper-
ative switch is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be
repaired before further usage or serious personal
injury may occur.
WARNING:
NEVER defeat the lock-off button
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:
NEVER use the tool if it runs when
you simply pull the switch trigger without press-
ing 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.
► Fig.14: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button 3. Hole
for padlock
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of a
padlock to lock the tool off.
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.
Lighting up the lamps
Only for model LS1040F / LS1040FS
► Fig.15: 1. Light switch
CAUTION:
• This is not a rainproof light. Do not wash the
light in water or use it in a rain or a wet area.
Such a conduct can cause an electric shock and
fume.
• Do not touch the lens of the light, as it is very hot
while it is lighted or shortly after it is turned off.
This may cause a burn to a human body.
• Do not apply impact to the light, which may
cause damage or shorted service time to it.
• Do not keep casting the beam of the light to your
eyes. This can cause your eyes to be hurt.
• Do not cover the light with clothes, carton, card-
board or similar objects while it is lighted, which
can cause a fire or an ignition.
Push the upper position of the switch for turning on the
light and the lower position for off.
Move the light to shift an area of lighting.
► Fig.16: 1. Light 2. Light switch
NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of light,
or it may lower the illumination.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before installing or
removing the blade.
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita socket wrench
provided to install or remove the blade. Failure to
do so may result in overtightening or insufficient
tightening of the hex bolt. This could cause an
injury.
When removing or installing the blade, keep the handle
in the raised position.
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.
► Fig.17: 1. Center cover 2. Socket wrench 3. Hex
bolt 4. Blade guard
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the
wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then remove
the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
► Fig.18: 1. Socket wrench 2. Shaft lock
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