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Makita LS1440 Instruction Manual

Equipped with electric blade brake 355 mm (14”)
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Miter Saw
Equipped with Electric Blade Brake
355 mm (14")
MODEL LS1440
I N S T R U C T I O N
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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DOUBLE
INSULATION
M A N U A L

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  • Page 1 Miter Saw Equipped with Electric Blade Brake 355 mm (14”) MODEL LS1440 DOUBLE INSULATION I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Blade diameter : ..................... 355 mm (14”) Hole diameter : ..............25 mm (31/32”) and 25.4 mm (1”) Max. Miter angle : ...................Left 45° , Right 45° Max. Cutting capacities (H x W) Miter angle 0° 45° (left and right) 122 mm x 152 mm 122 mm x 115 mm (4-3/4”...
  • Page 3 8. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job bet- 17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ter and safer at the rate for which it was Consult the owner’s manual for recom- designed. mended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to 9.

  • Page 4: Use Proper Extension Cord

    USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
  • Page 5 11. Use only flanges specified for this tool. 23. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the on position. 12. Be careful not to damage the arbor, 24. Be alert at all times, especially during flanges (especially the installing surface) or bolt.

  • Page 6: Blade Guard

    INSTALLATION Bench mounting 002147 When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the lowered position by the handle latch. Release the handle latch by low- ering the handle slightly and turn the handle latch to the released position. 1.
  • Page 7 Do not remove spring holding blade guard. If guard 1. Blade guard becomes discolored through age or UV light exposure, con- tact a Makita service center for a new guard. DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD. Kerf board 002150 This tool is provided with the kerf board in the turn base to minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut.

  • Page 8: Adjusting The Miter Angle

    With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while hold- 001540 ing the handle all the way down to be sure that the blade does not contact any part of the lower base. Re-adjust slightly, if necessary. After adjusting, tighten the hex nut with the wrench while carefully holding the adjusting bolt in position with the screw- driver.

  • Page 9: Installing Or Removing Saw Blade

    NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the lock-off button. Return tool to a Makita service center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage. •...
  • Page 10 To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen the 002155 hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it counterclock- wise. Raise the blade guard and center cover. 1. Socket wrench Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the socket 002156 wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise.

  • Page 11: Securing Workpiece

    1. Dust nozzle ing to the insides which might hamper further collection. 2. Dust bug NOTE: 3. Fastener If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your saw, more efficient and cleaner operations can be performed. Securing workpiece WARNING: •...
  • Page 12 CAUTION: • When cutting long workpieces, use supports that are as 001549 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.

  • Page 13: Operation

    When cutting long workpieces, use the holder-rod assembly 001810 (optional accessory). It consists of two holder assemblies and two rods 12. CAUTION: • Always support long workpieces level with the top surface of the turn base for accurate cuts and to prevent dangerous loss of control of the tool.
  • Page 14 3. Cutting aluminum extrusion 002861 When securing aluminum extrusions, use spacer blocks or pieces of scrap as shown in the figure to prevent deformation of the aluminum. Use a cutting lubricant when cutting the aluminum extrusion to prevent build-up of the aluminum material on the blade. CAUTION: 1.

  • Page 15: Carrying Tool

    5. Cutting repetitive lengths 001846 When cutting several pieces of stock to the same length, ranging from 300 mm (11 - 3/4”) to 400 mm (15 - 3/4”), use of the set plate (optional accessory) will facilitate more efficient operation. Install the set plate on the holder (optional accessory) as shown in the figure.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Cutting Angle

    WARNING: • Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Adjusting the cutting angle 002162 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: Loosen the grip which secures the turn base.

  • Page 17: Replacing Carbon Brushes

    10 minutes. Then check the tool while running and electric brake operation when releasing the switch trigger. If electric brake is not working well, ask your local Makita service center for repair. 1. Screwdriver 2. Brush holder cap After use •...
  • Page 18 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.
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  • Page 21 First-Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage. Makita U.S.A., Inc. 14930 Northam Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 Fold...
  • Page 22 Design Repair Service Industrial Maintenance Features Durability Home Maintenance Size Power Hobby Price Other ( Other ( Makita Brand 5. Any comments: DATE PURCHASED MODEL NO. MONTH YEAR SERIAL NO. STATUS INTL. LAST NAME / COMPANY NAME Married Single STREET ADRESS...

  • Page 23: Factory Service Centers

    Date Purchased When you need service: Send complete tool (prepaid) to one Dealer’s Name & Address of the Makita Factory Service Centers listed, or to an Authorized Makita Service Center. Be sure to attach a letter to the outside of Model No.

  • Page 24: Warranty Policy

    MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase.

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