Makita LS1040 Instruction Manual page 12

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1. Center cover
2. Socket wrench
3. Hex bolt
4. Blade guard
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1. Socket wrench
2. Shaft lock
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1. Hex bolt
2. Outer flange
3. Saw blade
4. Inner flange
5. Spindle
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1. Blade case
2. Arrow
3. Saw blade
4. Arrow
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To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen the
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hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it counterclock-
wise. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
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Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the socket
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wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then remove the
hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
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To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle, mak-
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ing sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface of the
blade matches the direction of the arrow on the blade case.
Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the socket
wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-handed) securely counter-
clockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
Return the blade guard and center cover to its original posi-
tion. 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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