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8. 

Dress properly.

 

Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can 
be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and 
non-skid footwear are recommended when 
working outdoors. Wear protecting hair covering to 
contain long hair. 

9. 

Use safety glasses and hearing protection.

 

Also use face or dust mask if the cutting operation 
is dusty. 

10. 

Connect dust extraction equipment.

 

If devices are provided for the connection of dust 
extraction and collection facilities ensure these are 
connected and properly used. 

11. 

Do not abuse the cord.

 

Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it to 
disconnect it from the socket. Keep the cord away 
from heat, oil and sharp edges. 

12. 

Secure work.

 

Use clamps or a vice to hold the work. It is safer 
than using your hand and it frees both hands to 
operate the tool. 

13. 

Do not overreach.

 

Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 

14. 

Maintain tools with care.

 

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and 
safer performance. Follow instructions for 
lubrication and changing accessories. Inspect tool 
cord periodically and if damaged have it repaired 
by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension 
cords periodically and replace, if damaged. Keep 
handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. 

15. 

Disconnect tools.

 

When not in use, before servicing and when 
changing accessories such as blades, bits and 
cutters. 

16. 

Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.

 

Form the habit of checking to see that keys and 
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool 
before turning it on. 

17. 

Avoid unintentional starting.

 

Do not carry a plugged-in tool with a finger on the 
switch. Ensure switch is off when plugging in. 

18. 

Use outdoor extension leads.

 

When tool is used outdoors, use only extension 
cords intended for outdoor use. 

19. 

Stay alert.

 

Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. 
Do not operate tool when you are tired. 

20. 

Check damaged parts.

 

Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part 
that is damaged should be carefully checked to 
determine that it will operate properly and perform 
its intended function. Check for alignment of 
moving parts, free running of moving parts, 
breakage of parts, mounting and any other 

conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or 
other part that is damaged should be properly 
repaired or replaced by an authorized service 
center unless otherwise indicated in this 
instruction manual. Have defective switches 
replaced by an authorized service facility. Do not 
use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. 

21. 

Warning.

 

The use of any accessory or attachment, other 
than those recommended in this instruction 
manual or the catalog, may present a risk of 
personal injury. 

22. 

Have your tool repaired by a qualified person.

 

This electric tool is in accordance with the relevant 
safety requirements. Repairs should only be 
carried out by qualified persons using original 
spare parts, otherwise this may result in 
considerable danger to the user. 

ENB120-1 

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES 
FOR TOOL 

1. 

Wear eye protection. 

2. 

Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid 
contact with any coasting blade. It can still 
cause severe injury. 

3. 

Do not operate saw without guards in place. 
Check blade guard for proper closing before 
each use. Do not operate saw if blade guard 
does not move freely and close instantly. 
Never clamp or tie the blade guard into the 
open position. 

4. 

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. 

5. 

Never reach around saw blade. 

6. 

Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop 
before moving workpiece or changing 
settings. 

7. 

Unplug tool before changing blade or 
servicing. 

8. 

Always secure all moving portions before 
carrying the tool. 

9. 

Stopper pin which locks the cutter head down 
is for carrying and storage purposes only and 
not for any cutting operations. 

10. 

Do not use the tool in the presence of 
flammable liquids or gases.

 The electrical 

operation of the tool could create an explosion and 
fire when exposed to flammable liquids or gases. 

11. 

Check the blade carefully for cracks or 
damage before operation. 

Summary of Contents for LS1040S

Page 1: ...1 ENGLISH Original instructions INSTRUCTION MANUAL DOUBLE INSULATION IMPORTANT Read Before Using Compound Miter Saw LS1040 LS1040S 012678 ...

Page 2: ...fety remove the chips small pieces etc from the table top before operation Always set SUB FENCE to left position when performing left bevel cuts Failure to do so may cause serious injury to operator To loosen the bolt turn it clockwise Only for EU countries Do not dispose of electric equipment together with household waste material In observance of European Directive 2002 96 EC on waste electric a...

Page 3: ...LS1040S are of series production and Conforms to the following European Directives 2006 42 EC And are manufactured in accordance with the following standards or standardised documents EN61029 The technical documentation is kept by our authorised representative in Europe who is Makita International Europe Ltd Michigan Drive Tongwell Milton Keynes Bucks MK15 8JD England 30 1 2009 000230 Tomoyasu Kat...

Page 4: ...e that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts free running of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated in this instruction manual Have defective switches...

Page 5: ...n this manual Use of improper accessories such as abrasive wheels may cause an injury 27 Do not use the saw to cut other than wood aluminum or similar materials 28 Connect miter saws to a dust collecting device when sawing 29 Select saw blades in relation to the material to be cut 30 Take care when slotting 31 Replace the kerf board when worn 32 Do not use saw blades manufactured from high speed s...

Page 6: ...d with two bolts to a level and stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool s base This will help prevent tipping and possible injury 1 001856 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool Blade guard 1 001860 When lowering the handle the blade guard rises automatically The guard is spring lo...

Page 7: ... the kerf board by the factory you should cut the groove before actually using the tool to cut a workpiece Switch on the tool and lower the blade gently to cut a groove in the kerf board Maintaining maximum cutting capacity 1 2 002257 2 1 3 001540 This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum cutting capacity for a 260 mm saw blade When installing a new blade always check the lower limit po...

Page 8: ...h breakage For European countries 2 1 004853 To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled a lock off button is provided To start the tool push the lever to the left press in the lock off button and then pull the switch trigger Release the switch trigger to stop For all countries other than European countries 1 2 001862 To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled a ...

Page 9: ...g 25 mm in outer diameter is included as standard equipment 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 spindle For European countries The ring 30 mm in outer diameter is factory installed between the inner and outer flanges Install the outer flange and hex bolt and then use the socket wrenc...

Page 10: ...installed in two positions on either the left or right side of the guide fence or the holder assembly optional accessory Insert the vise rod into the hole in the guide fence or the holder assembly and tighten the screw to secure the vise rod Position the vise arm according to the thickness and shape of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by tightening the screw If the screw to secure the vise ar...

Page 11: ... cutting long workpieces use the holder rod assembly optional accessory It consists of two holder assemblies and two rods 12 2 1 002246 CAUTION Always support long workpieces level with the top surface of the turn base for accurate cuts and to prevent dangerous loss of control of the tool OPERATION CAUTION Before use be sure to release the handle from the lowered position by pulling the stopper pi...

Page 12: ...ng Compound cutting is the process in which a bevel angle is made at the same time in which a miter angle is being cut on a workpiece Compound cutting can be performed at angle shown in the table Miter angle Bevel angle Left and Right 0 45 45 006366 When performing compound cutting refer to Press cutting Miter cutting and Bevel cut explanations 5 Cutting aluminum extrusion 1 2 3 4 5 001844 When se...

Page 13: ... carry the tool more easily 001774 CAUTION Always secure all moving portions before carrying the tool Stopper pin is for carrying and storage purposes only and not for any cutting operations MAINTENANCE CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance Never use gasoline benzine thinner alcohol or the like Discoloration deform...

Page 14: ...5 bevel angle 1 2 3 4 001770 Adjust the 45 bevel angle only after performing 0 bevel angle adjustment To adjust left 45 bevel angle loosen the lever and tilt the blade to the left fully Make sure that the pointer on the arm points to 45 on the bevel scale on the arm If the pointer does not point to 45 turn the 45 bevel angle adjusting bolt on the left side of the arm until the pointer points to 45...

Page 15: ...ttachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose If 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 H...

Page 16: ...16 Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi Japan www makita com 884085F228 ...

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