Makita LS1040 Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Compound Miter Saw LS1040 LS1040S LS1040F LS1040FS DOUBLE INSULATION Read before use.
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Page 2: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model LS1040 / LS1040S LS1040F / LS1040FS Blade diameter 255 mm - 260 mm Hole diameter For all countries other than 25.4 mm, 25 mm or 30 mm (Country specific) European countries For European countries 30 mm Max. kerf thickness of the saw blade 3.2 mm... -
Page 3: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure. For Model LS1040 Switching operations of electric apparatus cause volt- WARNING: The vibration emission during age fluctuations. - Page 4 Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for Always wear protective goggles to protect carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. your eyes from injury when using power tools. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in or moving parts.
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Page 5: Safety Instructions For Mitre Saws
When using the tool, do not wear cloth work Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the gloves which may be entangled. The entangle- workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it with the outside bowed face toward the fence. ment of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may Always make certain that there is no gap result in personal injury. -
Page 6: Installation
17. After finishing the cut, release the switch, 12. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the hold the saw head down and wait for the blade switch is turned on. to stop before removing the cut-off piece. 13. Be sure that the blade does not contact the Reaching with your hand near the coasting blade turn base in the lowest position. -
Page 7: Bench Mounting
Do not remove spring holding blade guard. If guard becomes 185 mm 219 mm discolored through age or UV light exposure, contact a Makita service center for a new guard. DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD. ► 1. Bolt 7 ENGLISH... -
Page 8: Adjusting The Miter Angle
► 1. Blade guard ► 1. Top surface of turn base 2. Periphery of blade 3. Guide fence Kerf board This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum cutting capacity for a 260 mm saw blade. When installing a new blade, always check the lower limit position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as follows: First, unplug the tool. -
Page 9: Adjusting The Bevel Angle
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. ► 1. Lever 2. Bevel scale 3. Pointer To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of the tool counterclockwise. - Page 10 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 ►...
- Page 11 When you wish to perform clean cutting operation, the blade case. connect a Makita vacuum cleaner. ► 1. Blade case 2. Arrow 3. Saw blade 4. Arrow Dust bag...
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Page 12: Securing Workpiece
Securing workpiece CAUTION: • When performing left bevel cuts, flip the fence WARNING: over to the left position as shown in the figure. Otherwise, it will contact the blade or a part of • It is extremely important to always secure the the tool, causing possible serious injury to the workpiece properly and tightly with the vise. -
Page 13: Operation
When cutting long workpieces, use the holder-rod Horizontal vise (optional accessory) assembly (optional accessory). It consists of two holder assemblies and two rods 12. ► 1. Vise knob 2. Projection 3. Vise shaft 4. Base ► 1. Holder assembly 2. Rod 12 The horizontal vise can be installed on either the left or right side of the base. -
Page 14: Miter Cutting
Press cutting CAUTION: • Always be sure that the blade will move down to bevel direction during a bevel cut. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. • During a bevel cut, it may create a condition whereby the piece cut off will come to rest against the side of the blade. -
Page 15: Carrying Tool
Wood facing Carrying tool Use of wood facing helps to assure splinter-free cuts in workpieces. Attach a wood facing to the guide fence using the holes in the guide fence. See the figure concerning the dimensions for a suggested wood facing. Over 10mm (3/8") Over 460mm (18-1/8") 90mm... -
Page 16: Adjusting The Cutting Angle
Bevel angle Adjusting the cutting angle 0° bevel angle This tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory, but rough handling may have affected the alignment. If your tool is not aligned properly, perform the following: Miter angle ► 1. Turn base 2. Lever 3. 0° adjusting bolt Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by push- ing in the stopper pin. -
Page 17: Replacing Carbon Brushes
• Do not apply force, impact or scratch to a flu- formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always orescent tube, which can cause a glass of the using Makita replacement parts. fluorescent tube to be broken resulting in a injury to you or your bystanders. -
Page 18: Optional Accessories
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES WARNING: These Makita accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments may result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Only use the Makita accessory or attachment for its stated purpose. - Page 20 Makita Europe N.V. Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070 Kortenberg, Belgium Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan 885681B225 www.makita.com 20210629...