Makita LS1040F Bedienungsanleitung Seite 9

Adjusting the miter angle
Fig.10
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.
Adjusting the bevel angle
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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
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handle fully.
After changing the bevel angle, always secure the
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arm by tightening the lever clockwise.
Switch action
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.
When not using the tool, remove the lock-off button
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and store it in a secure place. This prevents
unauthorized operation.
Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing
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in the lock-off button. This can cause switch
breakage.
For European countries
Fig.13
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, raise the lever, depress the lock-off
button and pull the switch trigger. Release the switch
trigger to stop.
For all countries other than European countries
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To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and 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.
For your safety, this tool is equipped with a lock-off
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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
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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
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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
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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
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damage or shorted service time to it.
Do not keep casting the beam of the light to your
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eyes. This can cause your eyes to be hurt.
Do not cover the light with clothes, carton,
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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.
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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
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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 a personal 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.
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