Functional Description; Blade Guard; Save These Instructions; Bench Mounting - Makita LH1040 Instruction Manual

42. Make sure that the bench saw table is
securely fixed at the chosen height.
43. Make sure the blade is not contacting the
riving knife or workpiece before the switch is
turned on.
44. Always store the push-stick when it is not in
use.
45. 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
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.
46. 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.

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
Fig.1
Fig.2
Always install the auxiliary plate using the notch in the tool's
base and secure it by tightening the hex bolt before operation.
For European countries
Installing the holders
Fig.3
Fig.4
Install the holders on both sides of the base and secure
them with screws.
Adjust the adjusters so that they contact the floor surface.

Bench mounting

This tool should be bolted 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.
Fig.5
PERSONAL INJURY.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before adjusting or checking function
on the tool.

Blade guard

Fig.6
CAUTION:
Make sure that the handle cannot be lowered without
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pushing the lever nearby the handle to the left.
Make sure that the lower blade guards A and B
Avoid
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dose not open unless the lever near the handle is
pushed at the topmost position of the handle.
When lowering the handle while pushing the lever to the left,
the lower blade guard A rises automatically. The lower blade
guard B rises as it contacts a workpiece. The lower blade
guards are spring loaded so it returns to its original position
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 corrected immediately. Check to assure
spring loaded return action of the lower blade guards. NEVER
USE THE TOOL IF THE LOWER BLADE GUARD, SPRING
OR THE TOP BLADE GUARD ARE DAMAGED, FAULTY
OR REMOVED. DOING SO IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
If any of these see-through blade guards becomes dirty,
or sawdust adheres to it in such a way that the blade is
no longer easily visible, unplug the saw and clean the
guards carefully with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents
or any petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic guard.
If the lower blade guard A is especially dirty and vision
through the guard is impaired, proceed as follows. Fix the
top table at the fully elevated position, raise the handle fully,
push in fully the stopper pin with the handle fully raised, and
use the supplied socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt
holding the center cover. Loosen the hex bolt by turning it
counterclockwise and raise the lower blade guard A and
center cover while pushing the lever to the left. With the
lower blade guard A so positioned, cleaning can be more
completely and efficiently accomplished. When cleaning is
complete, reverse procedure above and secure bolt.
In the same case for the top blade guard as above stated,
loosen the screw holding it with a screwdriver and remove
the top blade guard. After cleaning, always reinstall it
securely by tightening the screw to the extent that the top
blade guard moves smoothly up or down.
If any of these blade guards becomes discolored through
age or UV light exposure, contact a Makita service center for
a new guard. DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARDS.
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