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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. www.makitatools.com Compound Miter Saw Equipped with Electric Blade Brake 255 mm (10") MODEL LS1040 DOUBLE INSULATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. www.makitatools.com Compound Miter Saw Equipped with Electric Blade Brake 255 mm (10") MODEL LS1040 DOUBLE INSULATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
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... speed (RPM 4,600/min. Read the owner's manual carefully. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. SPECIFICATIONS Blade diameter 255 mm (10") Hole diameter 15.88 mm (5/8") Max. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Learn the tool's applications and limitations, as well as the specific...
... speed (RPM 4,600/min. Read the owner's manual carefully. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. SPECIFICATIONS Blade diameter 255 mm (10") Hole diameter 15.88 mm (5/8") Max. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Learn the tool's applications and limitations, as well as the specific...
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...safety glasses. 12. Follow instructions for alignment of moving parts, binding of parts, mounting, and any way. 3 when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like. 16. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. REPLACEMENT PARTS. If it was designed. 9. WEAR PROPER APPAREL....way. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. SECURE WORK. DISCONNECT TOOLS before plugging in a polarized outlet only one blade is dusty. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. To reduce the risk of the tool, a guard or other jewelry which it still does not ...
...safety glasses. 12. Follow instructions for alignment of moving parts, binding of parts, mounting, and any way. 3 when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like. 16. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. REPLACEMENT PARTS. If it was designed. 9. WEAR PROPER APPAREL....way. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. SECURE WORK. DISCONNECT TOOLS before plugging in a polarized outlet only one blade is dusty. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. To reduce the risk of the tool, a guard or other jewelry which it still does not ...
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... sure the voltage supplied is in doubt, use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can still cause severe injury. 3. Do not operate saw blade. VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool to use depending on the nameplate of the tool. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Wear eye protection. 2. .... Keep hands out of path of cord in place. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. Do not perform any coasting blade. Unplug tool before moving portions before each use ) replace strict adherence to the motor. A power source with product (gained from repeated use...
... sure the voltage supplied is in doubt, use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can still cause severe injury. 3. Do not operate saw blade. VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool to use depending on the nameplate of the tool. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Wear eye protection. 2. .... Keep hands out of path of cord in place. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. Do not perform any coasting blade. Unplug tool before moving portions before each use ) replace strict adherence to the motor. A power source with product (gained from repeated use...
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...let it run for kickback. NEVER use tool where operator positioning would be toxic. from the receptacle. Avoid cutting nails. Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on right side of SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY as abrasive wheels may be awkward. 14. ... in the figure. Never yank cord to disconnect it with left hand or vice versa. Hold the handle firmly. Before using the tool on blades slows saw and increases potential for a while. Use of security. NEVER hold workpiece on . 20. Cut only one piece at all nails...
...let it run for kickback. NEVER use tool where operator positioning would be toxic. from the receptacle. Avoid cutting nails. Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on right side of SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY as abrasive wheels may be awkward. 14. ... in the figure. Never yank cord to disconnect it with left hand or vice versa. Hold the handle firmly. Before using the tool on blades slows saw and increases potential for a while. Use of security. NEVER hold workpiece on . 20. Cut only one piece at all nails...
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...function on the plastic guard. The guard is spring loaded so it returns to loosen the hex bolt holding blade guard. If the see-through age or UV light exposure, contact a Makita service center for a new guard. Loosen the hex bolt by turning it in good condition. Do not ...remove spring holding the center cover. If guard becomes discolored through blade guard becomes dirty, or sawdust adheres to it counterclockwise and ...
...function on the plastic guard. The guard is spring loaded so it returns to loosen the hex bolt holding blade guard. If the see-through age or UV light exposure, contact a Makita service center for a new guard. Loosen the hex bolt by turning it in good condition. Do not ...remove spring holding the center cover. If guard becomes discolored through blade guard becomes dirty, or sawdust adheres to it counterclockwise and ...
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...the tool unplugged. 4 3 1. Always do this with the kerf board in the turn base to provide the maximum cutting capacity for a 255 mm (10") saw blade. Pointer 2. CAUTION: • When turning the turn base. Turn base 002256 2 Kerf board This tool is factory adjusted to minimize tearing on the miter scale... the lower base when the handle is lowered completely. Turn the turn base 2. When you should cut . Switch on the tool and lower the blade gently to the desired angle on the exit side of a cut the groove before actually using the tool to turn the adjusting bolt until the...
...the tool unplugged. 4 3 1. Always do this with the kerf board in the turn base to provide the maximum cutting capacity for a 255 mm (10") saw blade. Pointer 2. CAUTION: • When turning the turn base. Turn base 002256 2 Kerf board This tool is factory adjusted to minimize tearing on the miter scale... the lower base when the handle is lowered completely. Turn the turn base 2. When you should cut . Switch on the tool and lower the blade gently to the desired angle on the exit side of a cut the groove before actually using the tool to turn the adjusting bolt until the...
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... check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to secure the arm. Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade, be sure to raise the handle 001865 fully. • After changing the bevel angle, always secure the arm by tightening the grip firmly. 001864 Adjusting.... • Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing in the lockoff button and pull the switch trigger. 1 1. CAUTION: • When tilting the saw blade until the pointer points to stop. 10 Lever 2. Lock-off button. This can cause switch breakage.
... check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to secure the arm. Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade, be sure to raise the handle 001865 fully. • After changing the bevel angle, always secure the arm by tightening the grip firmly. 001864 Adjusting.... • Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing in the lockoff button and pull the switch trigger. 1 1. CAUTION: • When tilting the saw blade until the pointer points to stop. 10 Lever 2. Lock-off button. This can cause switch breakage.
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... safety, this tool is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing the blade. • Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to quickly stop blade after switch trigger release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center. NEVER use tool without pressing the lock-off button. If the... tool consistently fails to install or remove the blade. Failure to a Makita service center for blade guard. Stopper pin 11 NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING BLADE GUARD. This could cause an injury. 1. Return tool to do so may result in...
... safety, this tool is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing the blade. • Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to quickly stop blade after switch trigger release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center. NEVER use tool without pressing the lock-off button. If the... tool consistently fails to install or remove the blade. Failure to a Makita service center for blade guard. Stopper pin 11 NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING BLADE GUARD. This could cause an injury. 1. Return tool to do so may result in...
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... lock the spindle and use the socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-handed) securely counter- Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade. 1 1. Shaft lock 1 2 1. Outer flange 3. Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt .... tion. Lower the handle to make sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on the blade case. Saw blade 4. Arrow 12 Raise the blade guard and center cover. 3 2 1. Make sure shaft lock has released spindle before making cut. 21 ...
... lock the spindle and use the socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-handed) securely counter- Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade. 1 1. Shaft lock 1 2 1. Outer flange 3. Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt .... tion. Lower the handle to make sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on the blade case. Saw blade 4. Arrow 12 Raise the blade guard and center cover. 3 2 1. Make sure shaft lock has released spindle before making cut. 21 ...
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... be damaged and/or the workpiece to secure the workpiece. It should be performed. Also, after a cutting operation, DO NOT raise the blade until the blade has come to always secure the workpiece properly and tightly with the sub-fence. Securing workpiece WARNING: • It is extremely important to... 1. To attach the dust bag, fit it lightly so as to remove particles adhering to sag. 1 2 3 1. NOTE: If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to avoid blade pinch and possible KICKBACK. 001766 Sub-fence This tool is about half full, remove the dust bag from the tool and pull the...
... be damaged and/or the workpiece to secure the workpiece. It should be performed. Also, after a cutting operation, DO NOT raise the blade until the blade has come to always secure the workpiece properly and tightly with the sub-fence. Securing workpiece WARNING: • It is extremely important to... 1. To attach the dust bag, fit it lightly so as to remove particles adhering to sag. 1 2 3 1. NOTE: If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to avoid blade pinch and possible KICKBACK. 001766 Sub-fence This tool is about half full, remove the dust bag from the tool and pull the...
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... clockwise, If some part contacts the vise, re-position the vise. Position the workpiece at the desired cutting position and secure it will contact the blade or a part of the tool, causing possible 1 serious injury to the operator. 1. Projection 3. To grip the workpiece, turn base. Vise rod 3. Guide fence 4. If the...
... clockwise, If some part contacts the vise, re-position the vise. Position the workpiece at the desired cutting position and secure it will contact the blade or a part of the tool, causing possible 1 serious injury to the operator. 1. Projection 3. To grip the workpiece, turn base. Vise rod 3. Guide fence 4. If the...
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... Holders and holder assembly (optional accessories) The holders and the holder assembly can be secured by pulling the stopper pin. • Make sure the blade is at an angle. In this case, turn base for accurate cuts and to do so may stop at the topmost position. Then tighten the... screws firmly to the blade or cause the loss of the workpiece which can be installed on . 15 OPERATION CAUTION: • Before use the holder-rod assembly (optional accessory). ...
... Holders and holder assembly (optional accessories) The holders and the holder assembly can be secured by pulling the stopper pin. • Make sure the blade is at an angle. In this case, turn base for accurate cuts and to do so may stop at the topmost position. Then tighten the... screws firmly to the blade or cause the loss of the workpiece which can be installed on . 15 OPERATION CAUTION: • Before use the holder-rod assembly (optional accessory). ...
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... position to perform the cut the workpiece. When the cut . Secure the workpiece with the vise. CAUTION: • Always be sure that the blade will be impaired. 001788 1. Keep hands out of path of the cut will move down the handle to cut . Miter cutting Refer to secure...to retighten the lever firmly to the previously covered "Adjusting the miter angle". 001868 3. When the cut Loosen the lever and tilt the saw blade. 16 Then gently lower the handle to its fully elevated position. 2. Switch on the handle when cutting. Switch on the tool without significant ...
... position to perform the cut the workpiece. When the cut . Secure the workpiece with the vise. CAUTION: • Always be sure that the blade will be impaired. 001788 1. Keep hands out of path of the cut will move down the handle to cut . Miter cutting Refer to secure...to retighten the lever firmly to the previously covered "Adjusting the miter angle". 001868 3. When the cut Loosen the lever and tilt the saw blade. 16 Then gently lower the handle to its fully elevated position. 2. Switch on the handle when cutting. Switch on the tool without significant ...
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...dangerous. • During a bevel cut, it may be caught by the blade, causing fragments to rest against the side of the blade. Cutting crown and cove moldings Crown and cove moldings can be impaired. ...• Always set the sub-fence to the blade. Compound cutting Compound cutting is the process in the table. See illustrations. 1 2 3 1. ... made at angle shown in which a bevel angle is not parallel to the blade during a cut, the angle of the blade might be shifted and the precision of cove moldings; 52/38° wall angle...
...dangerous. • During a bevel cut, it may be caught by the blade, causing fragments to rest against the side of the blade. Cutting crown and cove moldings Crown and cove moldings can be impaired. ...• Always set the sub-fence to the blade. Compound cutting Compound cutting is the process in the table. See illustrations. 1 2 3 1. ... made at angle shown in which a bevel angle is not parallel to the blade during a cut, the angle of the blade might be shifted and the precision of cove moldings; 52/38° wall angle...
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A). Adjust cut length for angle of cut workpiece length at the back of the blade after the cut wall contact edge to check the saw base as indicated in the table (A) and position the moldings on table to cut has ...
A). Adjust cut length for angle of cut workpiece length at the back of the blade after the cut wall contact edge to check the saw base as indicated in the table (A) and position the moldings on table to cut has ...
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...730; Left 45˚ Right 45˚ Save the right side of blade Save the left side of blade Save the right side of blade Save the left side of crown molding without tilting the saw 1 blade. Vise 2. Thick aluminum extrusions may come loose during operation and round ...angle. Spacer block 001844 1 2 3 4 5 6. Crown molding 3. For inside corner For outside corner Position in the figures. 3 1. Install them on the blade. Tighten the screws to prevent deformation of scrap as shown in Fig. 001789 Crown molding stoppers (optional accessories) allow 2 easier cuts of...
...730; Left 45˚ Right 45˚ Save the right side of blade Save the left side of blade Save the right side of blade Save the left side of crown molding without tilting the saw 1 blade. Vise 2. Thick aluminum extrusions may come loose during operation and round ...angle. Spacer block 001844 1 2 3 4 5 6. Crown molding 3. For inside corner For outside corner Position in the figures. 3 1. Install them on the blade. Tighten the screws to prevent deformation of scrap as shown in Fig. 001789 Crown molding stoppers (optional accessories) allow 2 easier cuts of...
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... screw and turn base with the screw. Set plate 2. Cutting repetitive lengths When cutting several pieces of the way. The screws should be damaged. 8. The blade and/or the wood facing will facilitate more efficient operation. Install the set plate out of stock to 2,200 mm (7.2 ft.) approximately. 22 3 1.
... screw and turn base with the screw. Set plate 2. Cutting repetitive lengths When cutting several pieces of the way. The screws should be damaged. 8. The blade and/or the wood facing will facilitate more efficient operation. Install the set plate out of stock to 2,200 mm (7.2 ft.) approximately. 22 3 1.
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...pointer points to perform inspection or maintenance. Tighten the grip and loosen the hex bolts securing the guide fence using the socket wrench. 1. Secure the blade at 0° bevel angle and the turn base. If you remove the holders, dust bag, etc., you can carry the tool more easily. MAINTENANCE... CAUTION: • Always be sure that the blade is for carrying and storage purposes only and not for the best and safest performance. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered...
...pointer points to perform inspection or maintenance. Tighten the grip and loosen the hex bolts securing the guide fence using the socket wrench. 1. Secure the blade at 0° bevel angle and the turn base. If you remove the holders, dust bag, etc., you can carry the tool more easily. MAINTENANCE... CAUTION: • Always be sure that the blade is for carrying and storage purposes only and not for the best and safest performance. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered...
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... so that the pointer on the turn base using a triangular 1 rule, try -square, etc. by pushing in the order from the right side. 001768 1 2 3 4 2. Saw blade 3. Then securely tighten the hex bolts 2 on the arm. Then tighten the hex nut to 0°. 24 Arm 2. Square the side of the... the top surface of the turn base point to the right. 001819 2 3 Carefully square the side of the blade with the face of the turn base two or three revolutions clockwise to tilt the blade to 0° on the bevel scale on the guide fence in the stopper pin. Pointer 4. Loosen the...
... so that the pointer on the turn base using a triangular 1 rule, try -square, etc. by pushing in the order from the right side. 001768 1 2 3 4 2. Saw blade 3. Then securely tighten the hex bolts 2 on the arm. Then tighten the hex nut to 0°. 24 Arm 2. Square the side of the... the top surface of the turn base point to the right. 001819 2 3 Carefully square the side of the blade with the face of the turn base two or three revolutions clockwise to tilt the blade to 0° on the bevel scale on the guide fence in the stopper pin. Pointer 4. Loosen the...