Makita LF1000 Instruction Manual page 21

Adjusting the depth of cut (Fig. 15)
The depth of cut can be adjusted by turning the cutting
depth adjusting knob. Turn the cutting depth adjusting
knob clockwise to raise the blade or counterclockwise to
lower it.
WARNING:
• Use a shallow depth setting when cutting thin materials
in order to obtain a cleaner cut.
CAUTION:
• The stopper pin cannot be turned with the tool head at
fully lowered position. At this time, turn the knob coun-
terclockwise slightly and the stopper pin can be
released. (Fig. 16)
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Socket wrench storage (Fig. 17)
The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure.
When using the socket wrench, pull it out of the wrench
holder. After using the socket wrench, return it to the
wrench holder.
Table height two-way set up
The table height can be set up in two ways, high or low
table.
WARNING:
• Before falling down the tool backwards, always set the
tool in the miter saw mode and lock the tool head in the
lowest position.
1. High table set up (Fig. 18)
To set up the tool with high table, proceed as follows.
(1) Fall down the tool carefully BACKWARDS without
fail while holding it with both hands.
(2) Turn the hook in the direction of arrow in the figure to
unbundle the feet. Open the table feet on one side
and push the bottom bar of the feet forward fully to
be locked by itself. Take the same procedure for the
feet on the opposite side. Make sure that the feet at
both sides are completely locked.
WARNING:
• Make sure that the stopper hooks are perfectly posi-
tioned in the groove of the bracket.
(3) Return the tool to the upright position.
2. Low table set up (Fig. 19)
The feet can be folded as shown in the figure. To fold
down the tool, do as follows.
(1) Fall down the tool carefully BACKWARDS without
fail while holding it with both hands.
(2) Pull up first the stopper at the joint of left feet toward
yourself to unlock it
(3) Take the same steps for the opposite feet as above.
(4) Use a hook to bundle these feet.
(5) Return the tool to the upright position.
Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the blade.
• Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install
or remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in over-
tightening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt. This
could cause an injury.
Move up the handle in the fully raised position.
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle, use the socket
wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. (Fig. 20)
Raise the blade guard A with its lifting lever while pushing
the lever nearby the handle to the left. With the blade
guard A raised, remove the hex bolt, outer flange and
blade. (Fig. 21)
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.
NOTE:
• When installing a saw blade, be sure to insert it
between the blade guard B at first and then raise it so
that the blade is finally placed in the blade guard B.
(Fig. 22 & 23)
For all countries other than European countries
(Fig. 24)
CAUTION:
• The silver ring 25.4 mm in outer diameter is factory-
installed onto the spindle. The black ring 25 mm in
outer diameter is included as standard equipment.
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.
For European countries
CAUTION:
• The ring 30 mm in outer diameter is factory-installed
between the inner and outer flanges.
Return the lower blade guard A to its original position.
Lower the handle to make sure that the lower blade
guards move properly. Make sure shaft lock has released
spindle before making cut.
Adjusting riving knife
There must be a clearance of about 5 – 6 mm between
the riving knife and the blade teeth when pushing riving
knife toward the blade fully. Adjust the riving knife accord-
ingly by first loosening clamping nut by hand counter-
clockwise and then loosening hex bolt counterclockwise
with the hex socket wrench, and measuring the distance.
After adjustment, securely tighten the hex bolt and then
the clamping nut clockwise. Always check to see that the
riving knife is secured and that the top blade guard works
smoothly before cutting. (Fig. 25 & 26)
The riving knife has been installed before shipment from
the factory so that the blade and riving knife are in a
straight line after your simple set-up. Refer to the section
titled "Repositioning riving knife" for the set-up. (Fig. 27)
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