Makita LS1016 Instruction Manual page 13

Installing or removing saw blade
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before installing or removing the
blade. Accidental start up of the tool may result in
serious personal injury.
Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to
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install or remove the blade. Failure to use the wrench
may result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of
the hex bolt and serious personal injury.
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Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the
stopper pin.
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To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen the
hex bolt holding the
counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
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1. Stopper pin
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1. Center cover
2. Socket wrench
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3. Hex bolt
4. Blade guard
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center cover by
1. Shaft lock
2. Blade case
3. Hex bolt
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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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NOTE:
If the inner flange is removed be sure to install it on
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the spindle with its protrusion facing away from the
blade.
flange will rub against the machine.
WARNING:
Before mounting the blade onto the spindle,
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always be sure that the correct ring for the blade's
arbor hole you intend to use is installed between
the inner and the outer flanges. Use of the incorrect
arbor hole ring may result in the improper mounting of
turning it
the blade causing blade movement and severe
vibration resulting in possible loss of control during
operation and in serious personal injury.
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
blade case.
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Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the
socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-handed)
securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
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If the flange is installed incorrectly the
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1. Arrow
2. Arrow
3. Blade case
4. Saw blade
1. Hex bolt
2. Outer flange
3. Saw blade
4. Inner flange
5. Spindle
6. Ring
1. Hex bolt