Makita LS1018LN Instruction Manual page 14

Fig.22
Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the
stopper pin.
Fig.23
To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen the
hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it
counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
WARNING:
Do not remove any screw other than the hex
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bolt illustrated. If you mistakenly remove another
screw and the blade guard comes off, make sure to
re-assemble the blade guard.
Fig.24
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the
socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then
remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
NOTE:
If the inner flange is removed be sure to install it on
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the spindle with its protrusion facing away from the
blade. If the flange is installed incorrectly the
flange will rub against the machine.
WARNING:
Before mounting the blade onto the spindle,
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always be sure that the correct ring for the
blade's arbor hole you intend to use is installed
between the inner and the outer flanges. Use of
the incorrect arbor hole ring
improper mounting of the blade causing blade
movement and severe vibration resulting in
possible loss of control during operation and in
serious personal injury.
Fig.25
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.
Install the outer 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.26
CAUTION:
The ring 25.4 mm or 30 mm in outer diameter is
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factory-installed onto the spindle. 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.
Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the
socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt securely
counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
Fig.27
Return the blade guard and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure the
center cover. Release the handle from the raised position
may result in the
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by pulling the stopper pin. Lower the handle to make sure
that the blade guard moves properly. Make sure the shaft
lock has released spindle before making cut.
Dust bag (accessory)
Fig.28
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations
cleaner and dust collection easier. 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.
NOTE:
If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, cleaner
operations can be performed.
Securing workpiece
WARNING:
It is extremely important to always secure the
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workpiece correctly with the proper type of
vise or crown molding stoppers. Failure to do so
may result in serious personal injury and cause
damage to the tool and/or the workpiece.
After a cutting operation do not raise the blade
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until it has come to a complete stop. The raising
of a coasting blade may result in serious personal
injury and damage to the workpiece.
When cutting a workpiece that is longer than
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the support base of the saw, the material
should be supported the entire length beyond
the support base and at the same height to
keep the material level. Proper workpiece
support will help avoid blade pinch and possible
kickback which may result in serious personal
injury. 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.29
Guide fence (SLIDING FENCE) adjustment
Fig.30
WARNING:
Before operating the tool, make sure that the
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sliding fence is secured firmly.
Before bevel-cutting, make sure that no part of
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the tool, especially the blade, contacts the
fence when fully lowering and raising the
handle in any position and while moving the
carriage through its full range of travel. If the
tool or blade makes contact with the fence this may
result in kickback or unexpected movement of the
material and serious personal injury.