Makita LS1040S instruction manual Installation, Installing auxiliary plate, Bench mounting

14.	Make sure that the turn base is properly secured
	so it will not move during operation.
15.	For your safety, remove the chips, small pieces,
	etc. from the table top before operation.
16.	Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
	nails from the workpiece before operation.
17.	Make sure the shaft lock is released before the
	switch is turned on.
18.	Be sure that the blade does not contact the turn
	base in the lowest position.
19.	Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw
	moves up or down slightly during start-up and
	stopping.
20.	Make sure the blade is not contacting the
	workpiece before the switch is turned on.
21.	Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let it

specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

34.To reduce the emitted noise, always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean.

35.The operator is adequately trained in the use, adjustment and operation of the machine.

36.Use correctly sharpened saw blades. Observe the maximum speed marked on the saw blade.

37.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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

	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.	Stop operation immediately if you notice anything
	abnormal.
24.	Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the on
	position.
25.	Be alert at all times, especially during repetitive,
	monotonous operations. Do not be lulled into a
	false sense of security. Blades are extremely
	unforgiving.
26.	Always use accessories recommended in this
	manual. Use of improper accessories such as
	abrasive wheels may cause an injury.
27.	Do not use the saw to cut other than wood,
	aluminum or similar materials.
28.	Connect miter saws to a dust collecting device
	when sawing.
29.	Select saw blades in relation to the material to
	be cut.
30.	Take care when slotting.
31.	Replace the kerf board when worn.

INSTALLATION

Installing auxiliary plate

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1.Auxiliary plate

2.Hex bolt

3.Base

1.Auxiliary plate

2.Base

3.Hex bolt

4.Nut

32. Do not use saw blades manufactured from
	high speed steel.
33. 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	and	chromium	from
	chemically-treated lumber.
	Your risk from these exposures varies,
	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

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 lowered position by the stopper pin. Release the stopper pin by lowering the handle slightly and pulling the stopper pin.

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