Makita LH1040 Betriebsanleitung Seite 15

Adjusting the miter angle (Fig. 8)
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 (Fig. 9 & 10)
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 handle
fully.
• After changing the bevel angle, always secure the arm
by tightening the lever clockwise.
Switch action (Fig. 11)
CAUTION:
• Before operation, make sure that the tool is turned on
and off.
To start the tool, press the ON ( I ) button. To stop it,
press the OFF ( O ) button.
Lighting up the lamps (Fig. 11 & 12)
For Model LH1040F only
Push the upper position of the switch for turning on the
light and the lower position for off.
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
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.
Adjusting the level of top table (Fig. 13)
To adjust the level of top table, loosen two levers by turn-
ing counterclockwise and then raise or lower the top
table. Tighten these levers firmly after the adjustment.
WARNING:
• Position the top table at the topmost position when
using the tool in the miter saw mode and at the desired
position when using in the table saw mode (bench
mode).
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.
Secure the top table at the topmost position.
Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the
stopper pin. (Fig. 14)
To remove the blade, first loosen the clamping screw so
that the lower blade guard B is lowered as shown in the
figure. (Fig. 15)
Then use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt hold-
ing the center cover by turning it counterclockwise. Raise
the lower blade guard A and center cover while pushing
the lever nearby the handle to the left. (Fig. 16)
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. (Fig. 17)
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. (Fig. 18 & 19)
NOTE:
• When installing a saw blade, be sure to insert it from
the outside of the blade guard B at first and then raise it
so that the blade is finally placed in the blade guard B.
For all countries other than European countries
CAUTION:
• 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. (Fig. 20)
For European countries
CAUTION:
• The ring 30 mm in outer diameter is factory-installed
between the inner and outer flanges. (Fig. 20)
Return the lower blade guard A and center cover to its
original position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to
secure the center cover. Raise the blade guard B as far
as it will go and tighten the clamping screw firmly while
holding it in the raised position. Lower the handle to
make sure that the lower blade guards move properly.
Make sure shaft lock has released spindle before making
cut.
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