Makita LH1040 Instruction Manual page 4

closing before each use. Do not operate saw if
blade guards do not move freely and close
instantly. Never clamp or tie the blade guards
into the open position. Any irregular operation
of the blade guards should be corrected
immediately.
5. Clean and be careful not to damage the
spindle, flanges (especially the installing
surface) and hex bolt before or when installing
the blade. Damage to these parts could result
in blade breakage. Poor installation may cause
vibration/wobbling or slippage of the blade.
Use only flanges specified for this tool.
6. Check the blade carefully for cracks or
damage before operation. Do not use saw
blade which are damaged or deformed.
7. Use only saw blades recommended by the
manufacturer and which conform to EN847-1,
and observe that the riving knife must not be
thicker than the width of the cut by the saw
blade and not thinner than the body of the
blade.
8. Always use accessories recommended in this
manual. Use of improper accessories such as
abrasive cut-off wheels may cause an injury.
9. Select the correct saw blade for the material to
be cut.
10. Do not use saw blades manufactured from
high speed steel.
11. To reduce the emitted noise, always be sure
that the blade is sharp and clean.
12. Use correctly sharpened saw blades. Observe
the maximum speed marked on the saw blade.
13. Do not cut metal objects such as nails and
screws. Inspect for and remove all nails,
screws and other foreign material from the
workpiece before operation.
14. Knock out any loose knots from workpiece
BEFORE beginning to cut.
15. Do not use the tool in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
16. For your safety, remove the chips, small
pieces, etc. from the work area and table top
before plugging
operation.
17. The operator is adequately trained in the use,
adjustment and operation of the tool.
18. Keep hands and make your bystander and
yourself position out of path of and not in line
with saw blade. Avoid contact with any
coasting blade. It can still cause severe injury
and never reach around saw blade.
19. Be alert at all times, especially during
repetitive, monotonous operations. Do not be
lulled into a false sense of security. Blades are
the tool and starting
extremely unforgiving.
20. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the
switch is turned on.
21. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece,
let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or
wobbling that could indicate poor installation
or a poorly balanced blade.
22. Wait until the blade attains full speed before
cutting.
23. The tool should not be used for slotting,
rabbetting or grooving.
24. Refrain from removing any cut-offs or other
parts of the workpiece from the cutting area
whilst the tool is running and the saw head is
not in the rest position.
25. Stop operation immediately if you notice
anything abnormal.
26. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop
before moving
settings.
27. Unplug tool before changing blade, servicing
or not in use.
28. Some dust created from operation contains
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
− lead from lead-based-painted material
and,
− arsenic
chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from
depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area and
work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
29. Connect the tool to a dust collecting device
when sawing.
WHEN USING IN MITER SAW MODE:
30. Do not use the saw to cut other than wood,
aluminum or similar materials.
31. Do not perform operation freehand when
cutting workpiece in an area close to saw
blade. The workpiece must be secured firmly
against the turn base and guide fence during
all operations.
32. Make sure that the turn base is properly
secured so it will not move during operation.
33. Make sure that the arm is securely fixed when
beveling. Tighten the lever clockwise to fix the
arm.
34. Make sure the blade does not contact the turn
base in the lowest position and is not
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