Securing Workpiece - Makita LS1040 Instruction Manual

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 tighten-
ing 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
To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle, making
sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface of the blade
matches the direction of the arrow on the blade case.
► Fig.19: 1. Blade case 2. Arrow 3. Saw blade 4. Arrow
Install the flange and hex bolt, and then use the socket
wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-handed) securely
counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
► Fig.20: 1. Spindle 2. Flange 3. Saw blade 4. Flange
5. Hex bolt 6. Ring
CAUTION:
The ring 25.4 mm or 30 mm in
outer diameter is factory-installed onto the spin-
dle. Before mounting the blade onto the spindle,
always be sure that the correct ring for the arbor
hole of the blade you intend to use is installed
onto the spindle.
Return the blade guard and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure
the center cover. Lower the handle to make sure that
the blade guard moves properly. Make sure shaft lock
has released spindle before making cut.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner.
► Fig.21
Dust bag
► Fig.22: 1. Dust nozzle 2. Dust bag 3. Fastener
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean
and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, fit it
onto the dust nozzle.
When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust
bag from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty
the dust bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to
remove particles adhering to the insides which might
hamper further collection.

Securing workpiece

WARNING:
• It is extremely important to always secure the
workpiece properly and tightly with the vise.
Failure to do so can cause the tool to be dam-
aged and/or the workpiece to be destroyed.
PERSONAL INJURY MAY ALSO RESULT. Also,
after a cutting operation, DO NOT raise the
blade until the blade has come to a complete
stop.
CAUTION:
• When cutting long workpieces, use supports
that are as high as the top surface level of the
turn base. Do not rely solely on the vertical vise
and/or horizontal vise to secure the workpiece.
Thin material tends to sag. Support workpiece
over its entire length to avoid blade pinch and
possible KICKBACK.
► Fig.23: 1. Support 2. Turn base
Sub-fence
► Fig.24: 1. Sub-fence
This tool is equipped with the sub-fence. It should be
positioned as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
• When performing left bevel cuts, flip the fence
over to the left position as shown in the figure.
Otherwise, it will contact the blade or a part of
the tool, causing possible serious injury to the
operator.
► Fig.25: 1. Sub-fence
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