Makita LS1040F Instruction Manual page 9

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To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
NEVER use tool without a fully operative switch
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trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch is
HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired
before further usage.
For your safety, this tool is equipped with a lock-off
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button which prevents the tool from unintended
starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when you
simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the
lock-off button. Return tool to a Makita service
center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function
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of lock-off button.
Lighting up the lamps
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CAUTION:
This is not a rainproof light. Do not wash the light in
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water or use it in a rain or a wet area. Such a
conduct can cause an electric shock and fume.
Do not touch the lens of the light, as it is very hot
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while it is lighted or shortly after it is turned off. This
may cause a burn to a human body.
Do not apply impact to the light, which may cause
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damage or shorted service time to it.
Do not keep casting the beam of the light to your
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eyes. This can cause your eyes to be hurt.
Do not cover the light with clothes, carton,
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cardboard or similar objects while it is lighted,
which can cause a fire or an ignition.
1. Lock-off button
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2. Switch trigger
1. Light switch
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Push the upper position of the switch for turning on the
light and the lower position for off.
Move the light to shift an area of lighting.
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NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
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Be careful not to scratch the lens of light, or it may
lower the illumination.
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 a personal 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 clockwise. Then
remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
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1. Light
2. Light switch
1. Center cover
2. Socket wrench
3. Hex bolt
4. Blade guard
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