Makita LS1040 Instruction Manual

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16 ENGLISHBevel angle0° bevel angle► Fig.38: 1. Turn base 2. Lever 3. 0° adjusting boltLower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by push-ing in the stopper pin. Loosen the lever at the rear of the tool.Turn the 0° bevel angle adjusting bolt on the right sideof the turn base two or three revolutions clockwise to tiltthe blade to the right.Carefully square the side of the blade with the topsurface of the turn base using the triangular rule, try-square, etc. by turning the 0° bevel angle adjusting boltcounterclockwise. Then tighten the lever securely.► Fig.39: 1. Triangular rule 2. Saw blade 3. Top sur-face of turn baseMake sure that the pointer on the turn base point to 0°on the bevel scale on the arm. If it does not point to 0°,loosen the screw which secures the pointer and adjustthe pointer so that it will point to 0°.► Fig.40: 1. Arm 2. Bevel scale 3. Pointer 4. Turn base45° bevel angle► Fig.41: 1. Lever 2. Arm 3. Pointer 4. 45° bevel angleadjusting boltAdjust the 45° bevel angle only after performing 0° bevel angleadjustment. To adjust left 45° bevel angle, loosen the lever andtilt the blade to the left fully. Make sure that the pointer on thearm points to 45° on the bevel scale on the arm holder. If thepointer does not point to 45°, turn the 45° bevel angle adjustingbolt on the left side of the arm until the pointer points to 45°.Replacing fluorescent tubeOnly for model LS1040F / LS1040FS► Fig.42: 1. Pull out 2. Push 3. Lamp box 4. Screws5. Fluorescent tubeCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before replacing the fluorescent tube.• Do not apply force, impact or scratch to a fluorescenttube, which can cause a glass of the fluorescent tube tobe broken resulting in a injury to you or your bystanders.• Leave the florescent tube for a while immedi-ately after a use of it and then replace it. If not.You may burn yourself.Remove screws, which secure Lamp Box for the light.Pull out the Lamp Box keeping pushing lightly the upperposition of it as illustrated on the left.Pull out the fluorescent tube and then replace it withMakita original new one.Replacing carbon brushes► Fig.43: 1. Limit markRemove and check the carbon brushes regularly.Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keepthe carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the sametime. Use only identical carbon brushes.Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps.Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new onesand secure the brush holder caps.► Fig.44: 1. Screwdriver 2. Brush holder capAfter use• After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to thetool with a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guardclean according to the directions in the previouslycovered section titled "Blade guard". Lubricate thesliding portions with machine oil to prevent rust.To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,any other maintenance or adjustment should be per-formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, alwaysusing Makita replacement parts.OPTIONALACCESSORIESWARNING: These Makita accessories orattachments are recommended for use with yourMakita tool specified in this manual. The use ofany other accessories or attachments may result inserious personal injury.WARNING: Only use the Makita accessoryor attachment for its stated purpose. Misuse ofan accessory or attachment may result in seriouspersonal injury.If you need any assistance for more details regard-ing these accessories, ask your local Makita ServiceCenter.• Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blade(Refer to our website or contact your local Makitadealer for the correct saw blades to be used forthe material to be cut.)• Auxiliary plate• Vise assembly (Horizontal vise)• Vertical vise• Socket wrench• Holder set• Holder assembly• Holder rod assembly• Set plate• Dust bag• Triangular rule• Fluorescent tubeNOTE:• Some items in the list may be included in thetool package as standard accessories. Theymay differ from country to country.

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