Makita LS1040F Instruction Manual download pdf (Page 14)

Carrying tool

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Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade at

0° bevel angle and the turn base at left miter angle fully.

Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position

by pushing in the stopper pin.

Carry the tool by carrying grip as shown in the figure. If

you remove the holders, dust bag, etc., you can carry the

tool more easily.

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CAUTION:

• Always secure all moving portions before carrying

the tool.

• Stopper pin is for carrying and storage purposes

only and not for any cutting operations.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before attempting to perform inspection

or maintenance.

• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the

like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may

result.

WARNING:

• Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean for

the best and safest performance.

Adjusting the cutting angle

This tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory,

but rough handling may have affected the alignment. If

your tool is not aligned properly, perform the following:

1. Miter angle

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Loosen the grip which secures the turn base. Turn

the turn base so that the pointer points to 0° on the

miter scale. Tighten the grip and loosen the hex

bolts securing the guide fence using the socket

wrench.

Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered

position by pushing in the stopper pin. Square the

side of the blade with the face of the guide fence

using a triangular rule, try-square, etc. Then

securely tighten the hex bolts on the guide fence in

the order from the right side.

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2. Bevel angle

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(1) 0° bevel angle

Lower the handle fully and lock it in the

lowered position by pushing in the stopper pin.

Loosen the lever at the rear of the tool.

Loosen the hex nut and turn the 0° bevel

angle adjusting bolt on the right side of the

arm two or three revolutions clockwise to tilt

the blade to the right.

Carefully square the side of the blade with the

top surface of the turn base using the

triangular rule, try-square, etc. by turning the

1. Arm

2. Lever

3. 0 󺺨 adjusting

bolt

4. Hex nut

1. Triangular rule

2. Grip

3. Guide fence

1. Hex bolt

1. Stopper pin

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