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Always secure the rip fence firmly, or dangerous 
kickbacks may occur. 

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Always use "work helpers" such as push sticks and 
push blocks when cutting small or narrow workpieces. 

Work helpers 

Push sticks, push blocks or auxiliary fence are types of "work 
helpers". Use them to make safe, sure cuts without the need 
for the operator to contact the blade with any part of the body. 

Push block 

130mm

1

2

55mm

200mm

80mm

30mm

10mm

10mm

30mm

9mm

4

250mm

50mm

100mm

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Use a 15 mm piece of plywood. 
 
Handle should be in center of plywood piece. Fasten with 
glue and wood screws as shown. Small piece 10 mm x 9 
mm x 30 mm of wood must always be glued to plywood 
to keep the blade from dulling if the operator cuts into 
push block by mistake. 
(Never use nails in push block.) 

Auxiliary fence 

1

2

15mm

10mm

14mm

40mm

70mm

300mm

140mm

 

 

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2

3

1

2

 

 

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Make auxiliary fence from 10 mm and 15 mm plywood 
pieces. 
 

Remove the rip fence, clamping screw (A), flat washer 
and square nut from the rip fence holder and then attach 
and secure the auxiliary fence to the rip fence holder by 
using a bolt M6 longer than M6x50, washers and nut. 

Ripping 

 

CAUTION: 

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When cutting long or large workpieces, always 
provide adequate support behind the table. DO NOT 
allow a long board to move or shift on the table. This 
will cause the blade to bind and increase the 
possibility of kickback and personal injury. The 
support should be at the same height as the table. 

1.  Adjust the depth of cut a bit higher than the 

thickness of the workpiece. To make this 
adjustment, loosen two levers and lower or raise 
the top table. 

2. 

Position the rip fence to the desired width of rip 
and secure in place by tightening the clamping 
screw (A). Before ripping, make sure the two 
screws of the rip fence holder are secured. If it is 
not secured enough, retighten it. 

3. 

Turn the tool on and gently feed the workpiece into 
the blade along with the rip fence. 

(1)  When the width of rip is 40 mm or wider, use a 

push stick. 

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(2)  When the width of rip is narrower than 40 mm, 

the push stick cannot be used because the 
push stick will strike the top blade guard. Use 
the auxiliary fence and push block. 
Install securely the auxiliary fence which is 
secured to the rip fence holder on the table. 
Feed the workpiece by hand until the end is 
about 25 mm from the front edge of the top 
table. Continue to feed using the push block 
on the top of the auxiliary fence until the cut is 
complete. 

1. Push stick 

1. Bolt M6 
2. Washer 
3. Nut 

1. Face/edge 

parallel 

2. Hole(7mm in 

diameter) 

1. Face/edge parallel 
2. Handle 
3. Wood screw 
4. Glue together 

Summary of Contents for LH1040F

Page 1: ...1 i ENGLISH Original instructions INSTRUCTION MANUAL DOUBLE INSULATION IMPORTANT Read Before Using Table Top Miter Saw LH1040 LH1040F 015234 ...

Page 2: ...d injury from flying debris keep holding the saw head down after making cuts until the blade has come to a complete stop When using the tool in the miter saw mode secure the top table at the topmost position so that the saw blade never protrudes from the top surface of the top table Do not place hand or fingers close to the blade Always set SUB FENCE to left position when performing left bevel cut...

Page 3: ...vailable from Makita Jan Baptist Vinkstraat 2 3070 Belgium 30 10 2014 000331 Yasushi Fukaya Director Makita Jan Baptist Vinkstraat 2 3070 Belgium GEA005 3 General Power Tool Safety Warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future refere...

Page 4: ...do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed 19 Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired 20 Disconnect the plug from the power source and or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing power tools Such prev...

Page 5: ...rect saw blade for the material to be cut 22 Do not cut metal objects such as nails and screws Inspect for and remove all nails screws and other foreign material from the workpiece before operation 23 Knock out any loose knots from workpiece BEFORE beginning to cut 24 Do not use the tool in the presence of flammable liquids or gases 25 For your safety remove the chips small pieces etc from the wor...

Page 6: ...saw table is securely fixed at the chosen height 50 Do not perform any operation freehand Freehand means using your hands to support or guide the workpiece in lieu of a rip fence 51 Make sure the blade is not contacting the riving knife or workpiece before the switch is turned on 52 Pay particular attention to instructions for reducing risk of KICKBACK KICKBACK is a sudden reaction to a pinched bo...

Page 7: ... when the cut is completed and the handle is raised The top blade guard falls flat on the top surface after workpiece has passed under it NEVER DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE LOWER BLADE GUARDS THE SPRING WHICH ATTACHES TO THE LOWER BLADE GUARD OR THE TOP BLADE GUARD In the interest of your personal safety always maintain each blade guard in good condition Any irregular operation of the guards should be cor...

Page 8: ... handle completely Use the socket wrench to turn the adjusting bolt that you can find below in the biggest hole in the top table until the periphery of the blade extends slightly below the top surface of the turn base at the point where the front face of the guide fence meets the top surface of the turn base With the tool unplugged rotate the blade by hand while holding the handle all the way down...

Page 9: ...reful not to scratch the lens of lamp or it may lower the illumination Adjusting the level of top table 1 012648 To adjust the level of top table loosen two levers by turning 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 posit...

Page 10: ...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 1 2 3 4 6 5 005548 CAUTION The ring 25 0 mm or 30 mm in outer diameter is factory installed onto the spindle 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 spin...

Page 11: ...005553 1 Install the rip fence on the table so that the rip fence holder engages with the guide rail Tighten the clamping screw B of the rip fence firmly clockwise 2 Loosen the clamping screw A 3 Slide the rip fence and secure it so that the far end from you of the rip fence is aligned with the point at which the front edge of saw blade just appears from top surface of the workpiece The purpose of...

Page 12: ... from the table Mark one of the blade teeth with a crayon Measure the distance A and B between the rip fence and blade Take both measurements using the tooth marked with the crayon These two measurements should be identical If the rip fence is not parallel with the blade proceed as follows 1 1 005556 1 Turn two adjusting screws counterclockwise 1 2 3 3 005557 3 2 1 005558 2 Shift the back edge of ...

Page 13: ...orkpiece Your hand and arm must be kept well away from the blade area 100 mm minimum Squeeze the workpiece firmly against the guide fence with your fingers held over the top of the guide fence The workpiece must also rest steadily on the turn base WARNING Never use your hand to hold the workpiece that requires your hand to be any closer than 100 mm from the blade area In this case always use the o...

Page 14: ...grip the workpiece turn the vise knob gently clockwise until the projection reaches its topmost position then fasten securely If the vise knob is forced in or pulled out while being turned clockwise the projection may stop at an angle In this case turn the vise knob back counterclockwise until the screw is released before turning again gently clockwise The maximum width of the workpiece which can ...

Page 15: ...en the cut is completed switch off the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP before returning the blade to its fully elevated position CAUTION Always be sure that the blade will move down to bevel direction during a bevel cut Keep hands out of path of saw blade During a bevel cut it may create a condition whereby the piece cut off will come to rest against the side of the blade...

Page 16: ...y NOTE Use of the holder rod assembly optional accessory allows cutting repetitive lengths up to 2 200 mm approximately CUTTING AS TABLE SAW BENCH MODE CAUTION For tools for European countries when using the tool in the table saw mode bench mode flip the sub fence outward and then take the following procedures When using the tool in the table saw mode bench mode in case of tools for European count...

Page 17: ...vide adequate support behind the table DO NOT allow a long board to move or shift on the table This will cause the blade to bind and increase the possibility of kickback and personal injury The support should be at the same height as the table 1 Adjust the depth of cut a bit higher than the thickness of the workpiece To make this adjustment loosen two levers and lower or raise the top table 2 Posi...

Page 18: ...ctory but rough handling may have affected the alignment If your tool is not aligned properly perform the following 1 Miter angle 1 015245 Loosen the grip which secures the turn base Turn the turn base so that the pointer points to 0 on the miter scale Tighten the grip and loosen the hex bolts securing the guide fence using the socket wrench Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered positi...

Page 19: ... 001145 Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly Replace when they wear down to the limit mark Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time Use only identical carbon brushes Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps Take out the worn carbon brushes insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps 1 2 005576 A...

Page 20: ...you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories ask your local Makita Service Center Steel Carbide tipped saw blades Auxiliary plate Vise assembly Horizontal vise Vertical vise Socket wrench 13 Holder set Holder assembly Holder rod assembly Set plate Dust bag Triangular rule Blade cover Blade guard C Push stick Ruler assembly Rip fence NOTE Some items in the list may be includ...

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