Functional Description; Bench Mounting - Makita LH1040F Instruction Manual

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
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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.
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1. Holders
1. Holder
2. Adjuster
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3. Screw
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1. Bolt

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
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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
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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
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1. Lower blade
guard A
2. Lower blade
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guard B
3. Top blade guard
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