Makita LS1440 Instruction Manual page 10

1. Socket wrench
1. Shaft lock
1. Socket wrench
2
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1. Blade case
2. Arrow
3. Saw blade
4. Arrow
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To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen the
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hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it counterclock-
wise. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
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Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the socket
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wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then remove the
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hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
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To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle, mak-
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4 3 ing 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 counter-
clockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
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1. Spindle
3. Blade
5. Hex bolt
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2
4
25.4mm
6
25mm
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25mm
2. Inner flange
4. Outer flange
6. 25.4mm marking