Makita LS1040F Instructions Manual Download

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INSTALLATION

Installing auxiliary plate (Fig. 1, 2)

Install the auxiliary plate using the notch in the tool’s
base and secure it by tightening the hex bolt.

Bench mounting

When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the low-
ered position by the stopper pin. Release the stopper pin
by lowering the handle slightly and pulling the stopper
pin.

(Fig. 3)

This tool should be bolted with two bolts to a level and
stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool’s
base. This will help prevent tipping and possible personal
injury.

(Fig. 4)

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the
tool.

Blade guard

(Fig. 5, 6)

When lowering the handle, the blade guard rises auto-
matically. The guard is spring loaded so it returns to its
original position when the cut is completed and the han-
dle is raised. NEVER DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE
BLADE GUARD OR THE SPRING WHICH ATTACHES
TO THE GUARD.

In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain
the blade guard in good condition. Any irregular opera-
tion of the blade guard should be corrected immediately.
Check to assure spring loaded return action of guard.
NEVER USE THE TOOL IF THE BLADE GUARD OR
SPRING ARE DAMAGED, FAULTY OR REMOVED.
DOING SO IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or sawdust
adheres to it in such a way that the blade is no longer
easily visible, unplug the saw and clean the guard care-
fully with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents or any petro-
leum-based cleaners on the plastic guard.

If the blade guard is especially dirty and vision through
the guard is impaired, use the supplied socket wrench to
loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover.
Loosen the hex bolt by turning it counterclockwise and
raise the blade guard and center cover. With the blade
guard so positioned, cleaning can be more completely
and efficiently accomplished. When cleaning is complete,
reverse procedure above and secure bolt. Do not remove
spring holding blade guard. If guard becomes discolored
through age or UV light exposure, contact a Makita ser-
vice center for a new guard. DO NOT DEFEAT OR
REMOVE GUARD.

Kerf board

(Fig. 7)

This tool is provided with the kerf board in the turn base
to minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. If the kerf
groove has not yet been cut in the kerf board by the fac-
tory, 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.

Maintaining maximum cutting capacity

(Fig. 8, 9)

This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum cut-
ting capacity for a 260 mm saw blade.

When installing a new blade, always check the lower limit
position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as follows:

First, unplug the tool. Lower the handle completely. Use
the socket wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until the
periphery of the blade extends slightly below the top sur-
face of the turn base at the point where the front face of
the guide fence meets the top surface of the turn base.

With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while
holding 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.

CAUTION:
• After installing a new blade, always be sure that the

blade does not contact any part of the lower base when
the handle is lowered completely. Always do this with
the tool unplugged.

Adjusting the miter angle

(Fig. 10)

Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the
turn base while pressing down the lock lever. When you
have moved the grip to the position where the pointer
points to 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.

• After changing the miter angle, always secure the turn

base by tightening the grip firmly.

Adjusting the bevel angle

(Fig. 11, 12)

To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of
the tool counterclockwise.

Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade until the
pointer points to the desired angle on the bevel scale.
Then tighten the lever clockwise firmly to secure the arm.

CAUTION:
• When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the handle

fully.

• After changing the bevel angle, always secure the arm

by tightening the lever clockwise.

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 switch trigger hard without pressing in

the lock-off button. This can cause switch breakage.

For European countries (Fig. 13)

To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, raise the lever, depress the lock-off but-
ton and pull the switc trigger. Release the switch trigger
to stop.