Makita LS1040S Maintaining maximum cutting capacity, Adjusting the bevel angle, Switch action

Maintaining maximum cutting capacity

2	1. Socket wrench
	2. Adjusting bolt

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2	1. Top surface of
	turn base
1	2. Periphery of
	blade
	3. Guide fence
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This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum cutting capacity for a 260 mm saw blade.

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

1. Lever

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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 surface 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

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1.Lever

2.Bevel scale

3.Pointer

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.

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

Adjusting the miter angle

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1.Pointer

2.Lock lever

3.Grip

4.Miter scale

	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.

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