Makita LS1040 Instruction Manual page 11

Installing or removing saw blade
Important:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the blade.
To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen
the hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it more
than three turns counterclockwise. Raise the safety cover
and center cover. (Fig. 5)
Press the shaft lock so that the blade cannot revolve and
use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise.
Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
(Fig. 6)
To install the blade, mount it 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. (Fig. 7)
CAUTION:
• For all countries other than European countries
(Fig. 8)
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 (Fig. 8)
The ring 30 mm in outer diameter is factory-installed
onto the spindle.
Install the flange and hex bolt, and then use the socket
wrench to tighten the hex bolt securely counterclockwise
while pressing the shaft lock. Then tighten the hex bolt
clockwise to secure the center cover. (Fig. 9)
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install or
remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in overtight-
ening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt. This could
cause an injury.
Safety cover (Fig. 10)
When lowering the handle, the safety cover rises auto-
matically. The cover returns to its original position when
the cut is completed and the handle is raised. NEVER
DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE SAFETY COVER. In the
interest of your personal safety, always maintain the
safety cover in good condition. Any irregular operation of
the safety cover should be corrected immediately.
NEVER USE THE TOOL WITH A FAULTY SAFETY
COVER. If the see-through safety cover becomes dirty,
or sawdust adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/
or workpiece is no longer easily visible, unplug the saw
and clean the cover carefully with a damp cloth. Do not
use solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners on the
plastic cover.
Dust bag (Fig. 11 & 12)
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean
and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, fit the
bag's entry port over the dust spout. 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.
Switch action
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that
the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the
"OFF" position when released.
• When not using the tool, remove the lock-off button and
store it in a secure place. This prevents unauthorized
operation.
• Do not pull the trigger hard without pressing in the lock-
off button. This can cause breakage of the switch.
For all countries other than European countries
(Fig. 13)
To prevent the trigger from being accidentally pulled, a
lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, press in the
lock-off button and pull the trigger. Release the trigger to
stop.
For European countries (Fig. 14)
To prevent the trigger from being accidentally pulled, a
lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, push the
lever to the left, press in the lock-off button and then pull
the trigger. Release the trigger to stop.
Kerf board (Fig. 15)
This tool is provided with the kerf board in the turn base.
If the kerf groove has not yet been cut in the kerf board by
the factory, you should cut the groove before actually
using the tool to cut a workpiece. Switch on the tool and
lower the blade gently to cut a groove in the kerf board.
Sub-fence (Fig. 16 & 17)
This tool is equipped with the sub-fence which should
ordinarily be positioned as shown in Fig. 16. However,
when performing left bevel cuts, set it to the left position
as shown in Fig. 17.
Maintaining maximum cutting capacity
(Fig. 18 & 19)
Unplug the tool before any adjustment is attempted. This
tool is factory adjusted to provide the max. cutting capac-
ity for a 260 mm saw blade. When the diameter of the
blade has been reduced due to sharpening, adjust the
depth adjusting bolt by turning it with the socket wrench.
The saw blade is lowered by turning the depth adjusting
bolt counterclockwise and raised by turning it clockwise.
Adjust so that when the handle is in the fully lowered
position, there will be a distance of about 135 mm from
the front face of the guide fence to the point where the
front edge of the blade enters the kerf. With the tool
unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while holding the
handle all the way down. Be sure that the blade does not
contact any part of the lower base when the handle is
lowered completely.
Positioning for adjusting the miter angle (Fig. 20)
Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the
turn base while pressing down the latch spring. When
you have moved the grip to the position where the pointer
indicates the desired angle on the miter scale, securely
tighten the grip clockwise.
CAUTION:
When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the handle
fully.
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