Makita LS1013 Instruction Manual page 10

Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before installing or removing the blade.
Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to
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install or remove the blade. Failure to do so may
result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of
the hex bolt. This could cause an injury.
Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the
stopper pin.
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To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen
the hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it
counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center
cover.
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Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the
socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then
remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
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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)
1. Stopper pin
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1. Center cover
2. Hex bolt
3. Socket wrench
4. Blade guard
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1. Blade case
2. Arrow
3. Shaft lock
4. Hex bolt
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5. Socket wrench
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securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
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For all countries other than European countries
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CAUTION:
The black ring 25 mm in outer diameter and the
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silver ring 25.4 mm in outer diameter are
factory-installed as shown in the figure. When
using a blade with 25 mm hole diameter, replace
the silver ring with the black ring. 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 between the inner and
outer flanges.
For European countries
CAUTION:
The ring 30
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factory-installed between the inner and outer
flanges.
Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the
socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt securely
counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
Return the blade guard and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure
the center cover. Release the handle from the raised
position by pulling the stopper pin. Lower the handle to
make sure that the blade guard moves properly. Make
sure shaft lock has released spindle before making cut.
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1. Blade case
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2. Arrow
3. Saw blade
4. Arrow
1. Inner flange
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2. Spindle
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3. Ring
4. Saw blade
5. Outer flange
6. Hex bolt
(left-handed)
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mm in outer diameter is