User manual MAKITA LS1040S DC24WA

[. . . ] ENGLISH Compound Miter Saw MODEL LS1040 MODEL LS1040S 001854 DOUBLE INSULATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SPECIFICATIONS Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LS1040/LS1040S Blade diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 mm -260 mm Hole diameter For all countries other than European countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Return tool to a Makita service center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage. NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function of lock-off button. · 1. Switch trigger · · ASSEMBLY · CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. Installing or removing saw blade CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing the blade. · Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install or remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt. · 001858 1 3 To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it counterclockwise. Center cover Socket wrench Hex bolt Blade guard 4 001859 Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Shaft lock 10 001787 2 1 4 3 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) securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock. 1. Spindle Flange Saw blade Flange Hex bolt Ring 5 CAUTION: For all countries other than European countries · The silver ring 25. 4 mm in outer diameter is factory-installed onto the spindle. The black ring 25 mm in outer diameter is included as standard equipment. 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 onto the spindle. For European countries · The ring 30 mm in outer diameter is 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 (left-handed) securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock. Make sure shaft lock has released spindle before making cut. 001861 Dust bag The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean and dust collection easy. When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust bag from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the dust bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to remove particles adhering to the insides which might hamper further collection. NOTE: If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your saw, more efficient and cleaner operations can be performed. 1 2 3 1. Fastener Securing workpiece WARNING: It is extremely important to always secure the workpiece properly and tightly with the vise. Failure to do so can cause the tool to be damaged and/or the workpiece to be destroyed. Also, after a cutting operation, DO NOT raise the blade until the blade has come to a complete stop. · 11 001549 1 2 · CAUTION: When cutting long workpieces, use supports that are as high as the top surface level of the turn base. Do not rely solely on the vertical vise and/ or horizontal vise to secure the workpiece. [. . . ] 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. 1. Hex bolt 16 002259 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. [. . . ]