After Use; Optional Accessories - Makita LH1040 Instruction Manual

1. Miter angle (Fig. 52)
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. 53)
2. Bevel angle (Fig. 54)
(1) 0° bevel angle
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper pin. Loosen the
lever at the rear of the tool.
Turn the 0° bevel angle adjusting bolt on the right
side of the turn base two or three revolutions
clockwise to tilt the blade to the right.
Carefully square the side of the blade with the top
surface of the turn base using the triangular rule,
try-square, etc. by turning the 0° bevel angle
adjusting bolt counterclockwise. (Fig. 55)
Make sure that the pointer on the turn base point
to 0° on the bevel scale on the arm. If it does not
point to 0°, loosen the screw which secures the
pointer and adjust the pointer so that it will point
to 0°. (Fig. 56)
(2) 45° bevel angle (Fig. 57)
Adjust the 45° bevel angle only after performing
0° bevel angle adjustment. To adjust left 45°
bevel angle, loosen the lever and tilt the blade to
the left fully. Make sure that the pointer on the
arm points to 45° on the bevel scale on the arm. If
the pointer does not point to 45°, turn the 45°
bevel angle adjusting bolt on the left side of the
arm until the pointer points to 45°.
Replacing carbon brushes (Fig. 58)
Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace
when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon
brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carbon
brushes should be replaced at the same time. Use only
identical carbon brushes.
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take
out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and
secure the brush holder caps. (Fig. 59)

After use

• After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the tool
with a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guards clean
according to the directions in the previously covered
section titled "Blade guard". Lubricate the sliding
portions with machine oil to prevent rust.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recommended
for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual.
The use of any other accessories or attachments might
present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory
or attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades
• Auxiliary plate
• Vise assembly (Horizontal vise)
• Vertical vise
• Socket wrench 13
• Holder set
• Holder assembly
• Holder rod assembly
• Set plate
• Dust bag
• Triangular rule
• Blade cover (Blade guard C)
• Push stick
• Ruler assembly (Rip fence)
NOTE:
• Some items in the list may be included in the tool
package as standard accessories. They may differ
from country to country.
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