Makita LS1040F User Manual

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For all countries other than European countries
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To p r ev en t t h e sw i t ch t rig ger f r o m b e in g a cc i d en ta l ly
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To s ta r t th e to ol , de pr e s s t he lo ck -o ff but ton an d pu ll th e
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.
• 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.
Lighting up the lamps
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CAUTION:
• This is not a rainproof light. Do not wash the light in
water or use it in a rain or a wet area. Such a
conduct can cause an electric shock and fume.
• Do not touch the lens of the light, as it is very hot
while it is lighted or shortly after it is turned off. This
may cause a burn to a human body.
• Do not apply impact to the light, which may cause
damage or shorted service time to it.
• Do not keep casting the beam of the light to your
eyes. This can cause your eyes to be hurt.
• Do not cover the light with clothes, carton,
cardboard or similar objects while it is lighted,
which can cause a fire or an ignition.
Push the upper position of the switch for turning on the
light and the lower position for off.
Move the light to shift an area of lighting.
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NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
Be careful not to scratch the lens of light, or it may
lower the illumination.
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 a personal injury.
To r e m o ve t h e bl ad e , u s e t he so c ke t wr e n ch t o l o o sen
the hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it
counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center
cover.
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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.
1. Center cover
2. Socket wrench
3. Hex bolt
4. Blade guard
1. Light
2. Light switch
1. Light switch
1. Lock-off button
2. Switch trigger

Makita LS1040F Specifications

General

Input power	1650 W
Power source	AC
Blade bore	30 mm
Blade diameter	255 mm
Dust bag included	Yes
Idle speed (max)	4600 RPM
Miter setting (left)	45 °
Miter setting (right)	52 °
Cutting capacity 0°	93 x 95 mm
Cutting capacity 45° miter	93 x 67 mm

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	12600 g