Makita LS1440 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 8

At this time, make sure that the handle can be locked in
the lowered position by turning the handle latch. If the
handle cannot be locked so, turn the adjusting bolt so
that the handle can be locked in the lowered position.
CAUTION:
After installing a new blade, always be sure that
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the blade does not contact any part of the lower
base when the handle is lowered completely.
Always do this with the tool unplugged.
Adjusting the miter angle
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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
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handle fully.
After changing the miter angle, always secure the
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turn base by tightening the grip firmly.
Fence plate
The fence plate is designed to prevent smaller cutting
scraps from jamming inside the blade case. The fence
plate moves right or left automatically as the turn base is
rotated.
Switch action
Fig.9
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
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that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
NEVER use tool without a fully operative switch
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trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch is
HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired
before further usage.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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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
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unplugged before installing or removing the blade.
Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to
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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.
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.
Fig.10
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the
socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt counterclockwise.
Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
Fig.11
Fig.12
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
securely clockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
Fig.13
Fig.14
CAUTION:
The inner flange has a 25 mm diameter on one
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side and a 25.4 mm diameter on the other. The
side with 25.4 mm diameter is marked by "25.4".
Use the correct side for the hole diameter of the
blade you intend to use. Mounting the blade on the
wrong side can result in dangerous vibration.
Slip the pin on the blade guard into the slot in the guide
arm while returning the blade guard to its original fully
closed position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to
secure the center cover. Lower the handle to make sure
that the blade guard moves properly. Make sure shaft
lock has released spindle before making cut.
Fig.15
Dust bag
Fig.16
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean
and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, fit it
onto the dust nozzle.
When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust
bag from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the
dust bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to remove
particles adhering to the insides which might hamper
further collection.
NOTE:
If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your saw,
more efficient and cleaner operations can be performed.
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