Makita LS1045 Instruction Manual page 8

Press the shaft lock so that the blade can-
not revolve and use the socket wrench to
loosen the hex bolt clockwise.Then remove
the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
To install the blade, mount the blade onto
the spindle, making sure that the direction
of the arrow on the surface of the blade
matches the direction of the arrow on the
blade case. Install the outer flange and hex
bolt, and then use the socket wrench to
tighten the hex bolt securely counterclock-
wise while pressing the shaft lock. Then
tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure
the center cover.
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install or remove the blade. Failure to do
so may result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt. This could cause
an injury.
Safety cover
When lowering the handle, the safety
cover rises automatically. The cover returns
to its original position when the cut is com-
pleted and the handle is raised. NEVER
DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE SAFETY
COVER. In the interest of your personal
safety, always maintain the safety cover in
good condition. Any irregular operation of
the safety cover should be corrected imme-
diately. NEVER
USE
THE TOOL
WITH
A
FAULTY SAFETY COVER. If the see-
through safety cover becomes dirty, or
cover
sawdust adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/or workpiece is no longer easily vis-
ible, unplug the saw and clean the cover carefully with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents
or any petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic cover.
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