Carrying Tool; Adjusting The Cutting Angle; Maintenance; Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita LS1030N Instruction Manual

Carrying tool

Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the turn
base at right miter angle fully by means of the grip. Lower
the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by
pushing in the stopper pin.
Carry the tool by carrying grip as shown in the figure. If
you remove the holders, dust bag, etc., you can carry the
tool more easily.
CAUTION:
• Always secure all moving portions before carrying
the tool.
• Stopper pin is for carrying and storage purposes
only and not for any cutting operations.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean for
the best and safest performance.
001792
1. Stopper pin
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001774

Adjusting the cutting angle

This tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory,
but rough handling may have affected the alignment. If
your tool is not aligned properly, perform the following:
1
Loosen the grip which secures the turn base. Turn
the turn base so that the pointer points to 0° on the
miter scale. Tighten the grip and loosen the hex
bolts securing the guide fence using the socket
wrench.
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper pin. Square the
side of the blade with the face of the guide fence
using a triangular rule, try-square, etc. Then
securely tighten the hex bolts on the guide fence in
the order from the right side.
3

Replacing carbon brushes

Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep
the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same
time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take
out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and
secure the brush holder caps.
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001781
1. Hex bolt
001780
1. Triangular rule
1
2. Grip
3. Guide fence
2
001145
1. Limit mark
1