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Injury or damage caused by loose tool 
attachments which can unexpectedly 
slide out/from the power tool due to 
sudden damage, wear or improper 
mounting. 

 

 

WHEN USING IN MITER SAW MODE: 

36. 

Replace the kerf board when worn. 

37. 

Use a push stick or a push block to avoid 
working with the hands and fingers close to 
the saw blade. 

38. 

Make sure that the arm is securely fixed when 
beveling. Tighten the lever clockwise to fix the 
arm. 

39. 

Do not perform any operation freehand.

 The 

workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn 
base and guide fence with the vise during all 
operations. Never use your hand to secure the 
workpiece. 

40. 

Ensure that the tool is stable before each cut. 

41. 

Fix the tool to a work bench, if needed. 

42. 

Support long workpieces with appropriate 
additional supports. 

43. 

Never cut so small workpiece which cannot be 
securely held by the vise.

 Improperly held 

workpiece may cause kickback and serious 
personal injury. 

44. 

Do not use the saw to cut other than wood, 
aluminum or similar materials. 

45. 

Make sure that the turn base is properly 
secured so it will not move during operation. 

46. 

Make sure the blade does not contact the turn 
base in the lowest position and is not 
contacting the workpiece before the switch is 
turned on. 

47. 

Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw 
moves up or down slightly during start-up and 
stopping. 

 

WHEN USING IN THE TABLE SAW (BENCH SAW) 
MODE: 

48. 

Make sure that the arm is securely fixed in the 
working position. Tighten the lever clockwise 
to fix the arm. 

49. 

Make sure that the bench 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, bound or 

misaligned saw blade. KICKBACK causes the 
ejection of the workpiece from the tool back 
towards the operator. KICKBACKS CAN LEAD 
TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. Avoid 
KICKBACKS by keeping the blade sharp, by 
keeping the rip fence parallel to the blade, by 
keeping the riving knife and blade guard in 
place and operating properly, by not releasing 
the workpiece until you have pushed it all the 
way past the blade, and by not ripping a 
workpiece that is twisted or warped or does not 
have a straight edge to guide along the fence. 

53. 

Avoid abrupt, fast feeding. Feed as slowly as 
possible when cutting hard workpieces. Do 
not bend or twist workpiece while feeding. If 
you stall or jam the blade in the workpiece, 
turn the tool off immediately. Unplug the tool. 
Then clear the jam. 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 

 

WARNING: 

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained 
from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety 
rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to 
follow the safety rules stated in this instruction 
manual may cause serious personal injury. 

INSTALLATION 

 

CAUTION: 

Keep the floor area around the tool level well maintained 
and free of loose materials such as chips and cut-offs. 

Installing auxiliary plate 

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2

 

 

015235 

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2

3

4

 

 

001832 

1. Auxiliary plate 
2. Hex bolt 
3. Base 

1. Auxiliary plate 
2. Base 
3. Hex bolt 
4. Nut 

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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