Makita LS1040S instruction manual Assembly, Installing or removing saw blade

•When not using the tool, remove the lock-off button and store it in a secure place. This prevents unauthorized operation.

•Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing in the lock-off button. This can cause switch breakage.

For European countries

2	1	1.	Lever
		2.	Lock-off button

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To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, push the lever to the left, press in the lock-off button and then pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.

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. This could cause an injury.

Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the stopper pin.

To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center cover.

For all countries other than European countries

1		1.	Lock-off button
	2	2.	Switch trigger

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1.Center cover

2.Socket wrench

3.Hex bolt

4.Blade guard

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To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,

Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.

press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.

WARNING:

• NEVER use tool without a fully operative switch

trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch is

HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired

before further usage.

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1.Socket wrench

2.Shaft lock

•	For your safety, this tool is equipped with a lock-off
	button which prevents the tool from unintended
	starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when you
	simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the
	lock-off button. 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.

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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.

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