Makita LS1440 Instruction Manual page 8

ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before installing or removing the blade.
Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to
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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.
To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen
the hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it
counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center
cover.
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Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the
socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt counterclockwise.
Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
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To install the blade, mount it carefully 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
1. Socket wrench
1
1. Shaft lock
1
1. Socket wrench
1
blade case. Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then
use the socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt securely
clockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
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1
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1 25.4mm
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1. Spindle
2. Inner flange
3. Blade
4. Outer flange
5. Hex bolt
6. 25.4 mm marking
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CAUTION:
The inner flange has a 25 mm diameter on one side
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and a 25.4 mm diameter on the other. The side with
25.4 mm diameter is marked by "25.4". Use the
correct side for the hole diameter of the blade you
intend to use. Mounting the blade on the wrong side
can result in dangerous vibration.
Slip the pin on the blade guard into the slot in the guide
arm while returning the blade guard to its original fully
closed position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to
secure the center cover. Lower the handle to make sure
that the blade guard moves properly. Make sure shaft
lock has released spindle before making cut.
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2
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1. Blade case
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2. Arrow
3. Saw blade
4. Arrow
3
2
4
5
25mm
25mm
1. Pin
2. Guide arm