LH1040F - Scie MAKITA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL LH1040F MAKITA

79 130mm 55mm 200mm 80mm

9mm 250mm 50mm 100mm

The followings show the symbols used for the equipment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.

• Draag een veiligheidsbril.

• To avoid injury from flying debris, keep holding the saw head down, after making cuts, until the blade

has come to a complete stop.

• Pour éviter les blessures causées par les objets projetés, maintenez la tête de la scie en position

τα κάτω, αφού κάνετε κοπές, μέχρι η λάμα να σταματήσει τελείως.11

• When using the tool in the miter saw mode, secure the top table at the topmost position so that the

saw blade never protrudes from the top surface of the top table.

• Pour utiliser l’outil en mode de scie à coupe d’onglet, fixez la table supérieure à la position la plus

• Do not place hand or fingers close to the blade.

• Μη βάζετε το χέρι ή τα δάκτυλα κοντά στην λάμα.

• Always set SUB-FENCE to left position when performing left bevel cuts. Failure to do so may cause

serious injury to operator.

• Placez toujours le GUIDE INFÉRIEUR en position gauche pour les coupes en biseau à gauche. Le

• For your safety, remove the chips, small pieces, etc. from the table top before operation.

• Only for EU countries

Due to the presence of hazardous components in the equipment, used electrical and electronic equip-

ment may have a negative impact on the environment and human health.

Do not dispose of electrical and electronic appliances with household waste!

In accordance with the European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its adapta-

tion to national law, used electrical and electronic equipment should be collected separately and deliv-

ered to a separate collection point for municipal waste, operating in accordance with the environmental

protection regulations.

This is indicated by the symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin placed on the equipment.

• Pour les pays de l’Union européenne uniquement

αναρτημένο επάνω στον εξοπλισμ.14

ENGLISH (Original instructions)

Explanation of general view

10 Lower blade guard A

11 Lower blade guard B

17 Top surface of turn base

48 Clamping screw (A)

52 Line to be aligned with

73 Vise (optional accessory)

79 Face/edge parallel

82 Hole (7 mm in diameter)

Riving knife thickness 2.0 mm

For all countries other than European countries 25.4 mm and 25 mm

For European countries 30 mm

Max. Cutting capacities (H x W) with blade 260 mm in diameter in the miter saw mode

Max. Cutting capacities at 90° in the table saw (bench saw mode) 40 mm

• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without

• Specifications may differ from country to country.

• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003

The tool is intended for accurate straight cutting and

(only when used as a miter saw on the lower table) miter

The tool should be connected only to a power supply of

the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and can

only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They are

double-insulated and can, therefore, also be used from

sockets without earth wire.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING Read all safety warnings and all

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and

instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

TABLE TOP MITER SAW SAFETY WARNINGS FOR BOTH MITER SAW MODE AND TABLE SAW

1. Check the blade carefully for cracks or deforma-

tion before operation.

Replace damaged blade immediately.

2. Do not operate saw without guards and riving

knife in place, especially after a mode change.

Check blade guards for proper closing before

each use. Do not operate saw if blade guards do

not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp

or tie the blade guards into the open position.

Any irregular operation of the blade guards

should be corrected immediately.

3. Use only saw blades specified by the manufac-

turer and which conform to EN847-1. The groove

width of the cut must be thicker than the riving

knife and the blade body must be thinner than

4. Do not use saw blades manufactured from high

5. Wear eye protection.

6. Wear hearing protection to reduce the risk of

7. Wear gloves for handling saw blades (saw

blades shall be carried in a holder wherever

practicable) and rough material.

8. Connect the tool to a dust collecting device

9. Always store the push-stick when it is not in use.

10. Keep the floor area around the tool level well

maintained and free of loose materials e.g. chips

11. The operator is adequately trained in the use,

adjustment and operation of the tool.

12. Stop and unplug the saw when unattended.

13. To reduce the emitted noise, always be sure that

the blade is sharp and clean.

14. Use only saw blades that are marked with a max-

imum speed equal to or higher than the no load

speed marked on the tool.

15. When the tool is fitted with a laser or LED, do not

replace the laser or LED with a different type.

Ask an authorized service center for repair.

16. Never remove any cut-offs or other parts of the

workpiece from the cutting area whilst the tool is

running with an unguarded saw blade.

17. The tool should not be used for slotting, rebating

18. Before carrying the tool, always cover the upper

part of the saw blade by the top guard and

secure all moving portions. When lifting or car-

rying the tool, do not use the guard as a carrying

19. Clean and be careful not to damage the spindle,

flanges (especially the installing surface) and

hex bolt before or when installing the blade.

Damage to these parts could result in blade

breakage. Poor installation may cause vibration/

wobbling or slippage of the blade. Use only

flanges specified for this tool.

20. Always use accessories recommended in this

manual. Use of improper accessories such as

abrasive cut-off wheels may cause an injury.

21. Select the correct saw blade for the material to

22. Do not cut metal objects such as nails and

screws. Inspect for and remove all nails, screws

and other foreign material from the workpiece

23. Knock out any loose knots from workpiece

BEFORE beginning to cut.

24. Do not use the tool in the presence of flammable

25. For your safety, remove the chips, small pieces,

etc. from the work area and table top before

plugging the tool and starting operation.

26. Keep hands and make your bystander and your-

self position out of path of and not in line with

saw blade. Avoid contact with any coasting

blade. It can still cause severe injury and never

reach around saw blade.

27. Be alert at all times, especially during repetitive,

monotonous operations. Do not be lulled into a

false sense of security. Blades are extremely

28. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the

switch is turned on.

29. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let

it run for a while. Watch for vibration or wobbling

that could indicate poor installation or a poorly

30. Wait until the blade attains full speed before cut-

31. Stop operation immediately if you notice any-

32. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop

before moving workpiece or changing settings.

33. Unplug tool before changing blade, servicing or

34. Some dust created from operation contains

chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects

or other reproductive harm. Some examples of

these chemicals are:

- lead from lead-based-painted material and,

- arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated

Your risk from these exposures varies, depend-

ing on how often you do this type of work. To

reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work

in a well ventilated area and work with approved

safety equipment, such as those dust masks

that are specially designed to filter out micro-

35. Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is

not possible to eliminate all residual risk factors.

The following hazards may arise in connection

with the tool’s construction and design:

- Damage to health resulting from hand-arm

vibrations if the power tool is used over a

longer period of time and is not operated or

- Injury or damage caused by loose tool attach-

ments which can unexpectedly slide out/from

the power tool due to sudden damage, wear or

WHEN USING IN MITER SAW MODE:

36. Replace the kerf board when worn.

37. Use a push stick or a push block to avoid work-

ing with the hands and fingers close to the saw

38. Make sure that the arm is securely fixed when

beveling. Tighten the lever clockwise to fix the

39. Do not perform any operation freehand. The

workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn

base and guide fence with the vise during all opera-

tions. Never use your hand to secure the workpiece.

40. Ensure that the tool is stable before each cut.

41. Fix the tool to a work bench, if needed.

42. Support long workpieces with appropriate addi-

43. Never cut so small workpiece which cannot be

securely held by the vise. Improperly held work-

piece may cause kickback and serious personal

44. Do not use the saw to cut other than wood, alu-

minum or similar materials.

45. Make sure that the turn base is properly secured

so it will not move during operation.

46. Make sure the blade does not contact the turn

base in the lowest position and is not contacting

the workpiece before the switch is turned on.

47. Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw

moves up or down slightly during start-up and

WHEN USING IN THE TABLE SAW (BENCH SAW)

48. Make sure that the arm is securely fixed in the

working position. Tighten the lever clockwise to

49. Make sure that the bench saw table is securely

fixed at the chosen height.

50. Do not perform any operation freehand. Free-

hand means using your hands to support or

guide the workpiece, in lieu of a rip fence.

51. Make sure the blade is not contacting the riving

knife or workpiece before the switch is turned

52. Pay particular attention to instructions for reduc-

ing risk of KICKBACK. KICKBACK is a sudden

reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw

blade. KICKBACK causes the ejection of the

workpiece from the tool back towards the opera-

tor. KICKBACKS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS PER-

SONAL INJURY. Avoid KICKBACKS by keeping

the blade sharp, by keeping the rip fence parallel

to the blade, by keeping the riving knife and

blade guard in place and operating properly, by

not releasing the workpiece until you have

pushed it all the way past the blade, and by not

ripping a workpiece that is twisted or warped or

does not have a straight edge to guide along the

53. Avoid abrupt, fast feeding. Feed as slowly as

possible when cutting hard workpieces. Do not

bend or twist workpiece while feeding. If you

stall or jam the blade in the workpiece, turn the

tool off immediately. Unplug the tool. Then clear

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product

(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence

to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or

failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruc-

tion manual may cause serious personal injury.

INSTALLATION CAUTION:

• Keep the floor area around the tool level well main-

tained and free of loose materials such as chips and

Installing auxiliary plate (Fig. 1 & 2)

Always install the auxiliary plate using the notch in the

tool’s base and secure it by tightening the hex bolt before

For European countries

Install the holders on both sides of the base and secure

Adjust the adjusters so that they contact the floor surface.

Bench mounting (Fig. 5)

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.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the

Blade guard (Fig. 6 & 7)

• Make sure that the handle cannot be lowered without

pushing the lever nearby the handle to the left.17

• Make sure that the lower blade guards A and B 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 han-

dle is raised. The top blade guard falls flat on the top sur-

face 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 opera-

tion 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

turning it counterclockwise and raise the lower blade

guard A and center cover while pushing the lever to the

left. With the lower blade guard A so positioned, cleaning

can be more completely and efficiently accomplished.

When cleaning is complete, reverse procedure above

In the same case for the top blade guard as above

stated, loosen the screw holding it with a screwdriver and

remove the top blade guard. After cleaning, always rein-

stall it securely by tightening the screw to the extent that

the top blade guard moves smoothly up or down.

If any of these blade guards becomes discolored through

age or UV light exposure, contact a Makita service center

for a new guard. DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARDS.

Maintaining maximum cutting capacity

This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum cut-

ting capacity for a 260 mm saw blade.

When installing a new blade, always check the lower limit

position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as follows:

• When making this adjustment, position the top table at

the lowest position after unplugging the tool.

First, unplug the tool. Position the top table at the lowest

position. Lower the handle completely. Use the socket

wrench to turn the adjusting bolt that you can find below

in the biggest hole in the top table, until the periphery of

the blade extends slightly below the top surface of the

turn base at the point where the front face of the guide

fence meets the top surface of the turn base.

With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while

holding the handle all the way down to be sure that the

blade does not contact any part of the lower base. Re-

adjust slightly, if necessary.

• After installing a new blade, always be sure that the

blade does not contact any part of the lower base when

the handle is lowered completely. Always do this with

Adjusting the miter angle (Fig. 10)

Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the

turn base while pressing down the lock lever. When you

have moved the grip to the position where the pointer

points to the desired angle on the miter scale, securely

tighten the grip clockwise.

• When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the handle

• After changing the miter angle, always secure the turn

base by tightening the grip firmly.

Adjusting the bevel angle (Fig. 11 & 12)

To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of

the tool counterclockwise.

Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade until the

pointer points to the desired angle on the bevel scale.

Then tighten the lever clockwise firmly to secure the arm.

• When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the handle

• After changing the bevel angle, always secure the arm

by tightening the lever clockwise.

Switch action (Fig. 13)

• Before operation, make sure that the tool is turned on

For Model LH1040F only

Push the upper position of the switch for turning on the

light and the lower position for off.

• Do not look in the light or see the source of light

• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be

careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower

Adjusting the level of top table (Fig. 15)

To adjust the level of top table, loosen two levers by turn-

ing counterclockwise and then raise or lower the top

table. Tighten these levers firmly after the adjustment.

• Position the top table at the topmost position when

using the tool in the miter saw mode and at the desired

position when using in the table saw mode (bench

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.

Installing or removing saw blade

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before installing or removing the blade.

• Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install

or remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in

overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt.

This could cause an injury.

Secure the top table at the topmost position.

Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the

stopper pin. (Fig. 16)

To remove the blade, first loosen the clamping screw so

that the lower blade guard B is lowered as shown in the

Then use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt hold-

ing the center cover by turning it counterclockwise. Raise

the lower blade guard A and center cover while pushing

the lever nearby the handle to the left. (Fig. 18)

Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle, use the socket

wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then remove

the hex bolt, outer flange and blade. (Fig. 19)

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. 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. (Fig. 20 & 21)

• When installing a saw blade, be sure to insert it from

the outside of the blade guard B at first and then raise it

so that the blade is finally placed in the blade guard B.

• The ring 25.0 mm or 30 mm in outer diameter is fac-

tory-installed onto the spindle. Before mounting the

blade onto the spindle, always be sure that the correct

ring for the arbor hole of the blade you intend to use is

installed onto the spindle. (Fig. 22)

Return the lower blade guard A and center cover to its

original position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to

secure the center cover. Raise the blade guard B as far

as it will go and tighten the clamping screw firmly while

holding it in the raised position. Lower the handle to

make sure that the lower blade guards move properly.

Make sure shaft lock has released spindle before making

Adjusting riving knife

Before adjusting the riving knife, loosen the two levers by

turning counterclockwise and press the top table on the

right side nearby the riving knife to its lowered position.

Then secure the top table by firmly re-tightening the two

levers as shown in the figure. (Fig. 23)

There must be a clearance of about 4 – 5 mm between

the riving knife and the blade teeth. Adjust the riving knife

accordingly by loosening two hex bolts counterclockwise

with the hex socket wrench and measuring the distance.

Tighten the hex bolts securely, and then check to see that

the top blade guard works smoothly before cutting.

The riving knife has been installed before shipment from

the factory so that the blade and riving knife are in a

straight line. (Fig. 25)

• If the blade and riving knife are not aligned properly, a

dangerous pinching condition may result during opera-

tion. Make sure the riving knife is positioned between

both outer ends of the blade teeth when viewing from

the top. You could suffer serious personal injury while

using the tool without a properly aligned riving knife. If

they are not aligned for any reasons, always have Mak-

ita authorized service center repair it.

• Don’t remove the riving knife.

Installing and adjusting rip fence

1. Install the rip fence on the table so that the rip fence

holder engages with the guide rail. Tighten the

clamping screw (B) of the rip fence firmly clockwise.

2. Loosen the clamping screw (A).

3. Slide the rip fence and secure it so that the far end

from you of the rip fence is aligned with the point at

which the front edge of saw blade just appears from

top surface of the workpiece. The purpose of this

adjustment is to reduce risk of kick-back toward

operator that cut piece from the workpiece is

pinched between the saw blade and rip fence and

finally pushed out toward operator. The line 3 varies

by thickness of workpiece or the table level. Adjust

the position of the rip fence according to the thick-

ness of the workpiece.

After adjusting the rip fence, tighten the clamping

screw (A) firmly. (Fig. 26 & 27)

• There are four patterns to position the rip fence as

shown in the figure. (Fig. 28) Rip fence has two slits on

its sides, one slit with an elevated fringe nearby on the

same side and the other without it. Use the surface of

rip fence with this fringe facing the workpiece only

when cutting off into a piece of a thin workpiece.

• To change the rip fence pattern, remove the rip fence

from the rip fence holder by loosening the clamping

screw (A) and change the facing of the rip fence to the

rip fence holder so that the rip fence faces the rip fence

holder according to your work as shown in the figure.

Insert the square nut on the rip fence holder into the

back end of either slit of the rip fence so that they fit as

shown in the figure.

To change from the pattern A or B to the pattern C or D,

or in adverse case, remove the square nut, washer and

clamping screw (A) from the rip fence holder, then posi-

tion the clamping screw (A), washer and square nut on

the opposite position of the rip fence holder compared to

the original position. Tighten the clamping screw (A)

securely after inserting the square nut of the rip fence

holder into the rip fence slit.

Insert the square nut on the rip fence holder into the back

end of either slit of the rip fence so that they fit as shown

The rip fence is factory adjusted so that it is parallel to

the blade surface. Make sure that it is parallel. To check

to be sure that the rip fence is parallel with the blade.

Lower the table to the lowest position so that the blade

appears at the topmost position from the table. Mark one

of the blade teeth with a crayon. Measure the distance

(A) and (B) between the rip fence and blade. Take both

measurements using the tooth marked with the crayon.

These two measurements should be identical. If the rip

fence is not parallel with the blade, proceed as follows:

(1) Turn two adjusting screws counterclockwise.

(2) Shift the back edge of the rip fence slightly to

right or left until it becomes parallel with the

(3) Tighten the two screws on the rip fence firmly.

• Be sure to adjust the rip fence so that it is parallel with

the blade, or a dangerous kickback condition may

• Be sure to adjust the rip fence so that it does not con-

tact the top blade guard or saw blade.

The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean

and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, fit it onto

the dust nozzle. (Fig. 33)

• In miter saw mode, always insert the dust bag to the

When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust bag

from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the dust

bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to remove par-

ticles adhering to the insides which might hamper further

collection. (Fig. 34)

If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, more effi-

cient and cleaner operations can be performed.

To install the blade cover when using in the table saw

mode (bench mode), turn the turn base to 0° miter angle

(see the section titled “Adjusting miter angle”) and place

the blade cover on the turn table so that the blade cover

is centered over the slit for the blade entrance in the turn

table and then lock the handle in the lowest position by

fully pushing in the stopper pin as shown in the figure.

• To attach the dust bag to the front dust nozzle in the

table saw mode (bench mode), first remove the cap

from the front dust nozzle and then attach the dust bag

• When not in use of dust bag, always replace the cap to

the front dust nozzle. Failure to do so result in dust

scattering from the nozzle.

• When using the tool in the table saw mode (bench

mode), make sure that the blade cover is installed on

Whenever possible, secure the workpiece with the

optional vise. If you must use your hand to hold the work-

piece, then it must be done firmly and securely so as not

to lose control of the workpiece. Your hand and arm must

be kept well away from the blade area (100 mm mini-

mum). Squeeze the workpiece firmly against the guide

fence with your fingers held over the top of the guide

fence. The workpiece must also rest steadily on the turn

• Never use your hand to hold the workpiece that

requires your hand to be any closer than 100 mm from

the blade area. In this case, always use the optional

vise to secure the workpiece. After any cutting opera-

tion, raise the blade gently. Never raise the blade until it

has come to a complete stop. Serious injury may result.

• When cutting long workpieces, use supports that are

as high as the top surface level of the turn base. Do not

rely solely on the vertical vise and/or horizontal vise

(both optional) to secure the workpiece. (Fig. 36)

Thin material tends to sag. Support workpiece over its

entire length to avoid blade pinch and possible KICK-

Sub-fence (for European countries only) (Fig. 37)

This tool is equipped with the sub-fence. Usually position

the sub-fence inside. However, when performing left

bevel cuts, flip it outward.

• When performing left bevel cuts, flip the sub-fence out-

ward. Otherwise, it will contact the blade or a part of the

tool, causing possible serious injury to the operator.

Vertical vise (optional accessory) (Fig. 38)

The vertical vise can be installed in two positions on

either the left or right side of the guide fence or the holder

assembly (optional accessory). Insert the vise rod into

the hole in the guide fence or the holder assembly and

tighten the screw to secure the vise rod.

Position the vise arm according to the thickness and

shape of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by tight-

ening the screw. If the screw to secure the vise arm con-

tacts the guide fence, install the screw on the opposite

side of vise arm. Make sure that no part of the tool con-

tacts the vise when lowering the handle all the way. If

some part contacts the vise, re-position the vise.

Press the workpiece flat against the guide fence and the

turn base. Position the workpiece at the desired cutting

position and secure it firmly by tightening the vise knob.

• The workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn

base and guide fence.

Horizontal vise (optional accessory) (Fig. 39)

The horizontal vise can be installed on either the left or

right side of the base. When performing 15° or greater

miter cuts, install the horizontal vise on the side opposite

the direction in which the turn base is to be turned. By

turning the vise knob counterclockwise, the screw is

released and the vise shaft can be moved rapidly in and

out. By turning the vise knob clockwise, the screw

remains secured. To grip the workpiece, turn the vise

knob gently clockwise until the projection reaches its top-

most position, then fasten securely. If the vise knob is

forced in or pulled out while being turned clockwise, the

projection may stop at an angle. In this case, turn the

vise knob back counterclockwise until the screw is

released, before turning again gently clockwise.

The maximum width of the workpiece which can be

secured by the horizontal vise is 130 mm.20

Holders and holder assembly (optional

The holders and the holder assembly can be installed on

either side as a convenient means of supporting work-

pieces horizontally. Install them as shown in the figure.

Then tighten the screws firmly to secure the holders and

the holder assembly. (Fig. 40)

When cutting long workpieces, use the holder-rod

assembly (optional accessory). It consists of two holder

assemblies and two rods 12. (Fig. 41)

• Always support long workpieces level with the top sur-

face of the turn base for accurate cuts and to prevent

dangerous loss of control of the tool.

• Before use, be sure to release the handle from the low-

ered position by pulling the stopper pin.

• Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece,

etc. before the switch is turned on.

CUTTING AS MITER SAW WARNING:

• When using the tool in the miter saw mode, secure the

top table at the topmost position so that the saw blade

never protrudes from the top surface of the top table.

• Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle when

cutting. Too much force may result in overload of the

motor and/or decreased cutting efficiency. Push down

handle with only as much force as is necessary for

smooth cutting and without significant decrease in

• Gently press down the handle to perform the cut. If the

handle is pressed down with force or if lateral force is

applied, the blade will vibrate and leave a mark (saw

mark) in the workpiece and the precision of the cut will

1. Press cutting (Fig. 42)

Secure the workpiece against guide fence and turn table.

Switch on the tool without the blade making any contact

and wait until the blade attains full speed before lowering.

Then gently lower the handle to the fully lowered position

to cut the workpiece. When the cut is completed, switch

off the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP before returning the blade to its

fully elevated position.

Refer to the previously covered “Adjusting the miter

3. Bevel cut (Fig. 43)

Loosen the lever and tilt the saw blade to set the bevel

angle (Refer to the previously covered “Adjusting the

bevel angle”). Be sure to retighten the lever firmly to

secure the selected bevel angle safely. Secure the work-

piece against guide fence and turn table. Switch on the

tool without the blade making any contact and wait until

the blade attains full speed. Then gently lower the handle

to the fully lowered position while applying pressure in

parallel with the blade. When the cut is completed, switch

off the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP before returning the blade to its

fully elevated position.

• Always be sure that the blade will move down to bevel

direction during a bevel cut. Keep hands out of path of

• During a bevel cut, it may create a condition whereby

the piece cut off will come to rest against the side of the

blade. If the blade is raised while the blade is still rotat-

ing, this piece may be caught by the blade, causing

fragments to be scattered which is dangerous. The

blade should be raised ONLY after the blade has come

• When pressing the handle down, apply pressure paral-

lel to the blade. If the pressure is not parallel to the

blade during a cut, the angle of the blade might be

shifted and the precision of the cut will be impaired.

• (Only for European countries) always set the sub-fence

outside when performing left bevel cuts.

Compound cutting is the process in which a bevel angle

is made at the same time in which a miter angle is being

cut on a workpiece. Compound cutting can be performed

at angle shown in the table.

When performing compound cutting, refer to “Press cut-

ting”, “Miter cutting” and “Bevel cut” explanations.

5. Cutting aluminum extrusion (Fig. 44)

When securing aluminum extrusions, use spacer blocks

or pieces of scrap as shown in the figure to prevent defor-

mation of the aluminum. Use a cutting lubricant when

cutting the aluminum extrusion to prevent build-up of the

aluminum material on the blade.

• Never attempt to cut thick or round aluminum extru-

sions. Thick aluminum extrusions may come loose dur-

ing operation and round aluminum extrusions cannot

be secured firmly with this tool.

• Never cut aluminum in the table saw mode (bench

Use of wood facing helps to assure splinter-free cuts in workpieces. Attach a wood facing to the guide fence using the

holes in the guide fence.

See the figure concerning the dimensions for a suggested wood facing.

• Use straight wood of even thickness as the wood fac-

• Use screws to attach the wood facing to the guide

fence. The screws should be installed so that the screw

heads are below the surface of the wood facing.

• When the wood facing is attached, do not turn the turn

base with the handle lowered. The blade and/or the

wood facing will be damaged.

7. Cutting repetitive lengths (Fig. 45)

When cutting several pieces of stock to the same length,

ranging from 240 mm to 400 mm, use of the set plate will

facilitate more efficient operation. Install the set plate on

the holder as shown in the figure.

Align the cutting line on your workpiece with either the

left or right side of the groove in the kerf board, and while

holding the workpiece from moving, move the set plate

flush against the end of the workpiece. Then secure the

set plate with the screw. When the set plate is not used,

loosen the screw and turn the set plate out of the way.

• Use of the holder-rod assembly (optional accessory)

allows cutting repetitive lengths up to 2,200 mm

CUTTING AS TABLE SAW (BENCH MODE)

• (For tools for European countries) When using the tool

in the table saw mode (bench mode), flip the sub-fence

outward and then take the following procedures.

When using the tool in the table saw mode (bench

mode), (in case of tools for European countries, flip the

sub-fence outward and) place the blade cover on the turn

table so that the blade cover is centered over the slit for

the blade entrance in the turn table and two small bosses

on the underside of the blade cover fit into the semi-circu-

lar slit in the periphery of the turn table as shown in the

figure and then lock the handle in the lowest position by

fully pushing in the stopper pin. If not fixing the blade

cover, the table can not be down. (Fig. 46)

• Always use “work helpers” such as push sticks and

push blocks when there is a danger that your hands or

fingers will come close to the blade.

• Always hold the workpiece firmly with the table and the

rip fence. Do not bend or twist it while feeding. If the

workpiece is bent or twisted, dangerous kickbacks may

• NEVER withdraw the workpiece while the blade is run-

ning. If you must withdraw the workpiece before com-

pleting a cut, first switch the tool off while holding the

workpiece firmly. Wait until the blade has come to a

complete stop before withdrawing the workpiece. Fail-

ure to do so may cause dangerous kickbacks.

• NEVER remove cut-off material while the blade is run-

• NEVER place your hands or fingers in the path of the

• Always secure the rip fence firmly, or dangerous kick-

• Always use “work helpers” such as push sticks and

push blocks when cutting small or narrow workpieces.

Push sticks, push blocks or auxiliary fence are types of

“work helpers”. Use them to make safe, sure cuts without

the need for the operator to contact the blade with any

Push block (Fig. 47)

Use a 15 mm piece of plywood.

Handle should be in center of plywood piece. Fasten with

glue and wood screws as shown. Small piece 10 mm x

9 mm x 30 mm of wood must always be glued to plywood

to keep the blade from dulling if the operator cuts into

push block by mistake. (Never use nails in push block.)

Auxiliary fence (Fig. 48 & 49)

Make auxiliary fence from 10 mm and 15 mm plywood

Remove the rip fence, clamping screw (A), flat washer

and square nut from the rip fence holder and then attach

and secure the auxiliary fence to the rip fence holder by

using a bolt M6 longer than M6 x 50, washers and nut.

90 mm 107 mm 107 mm 90 mm

• When cutting long or large workpieces, always provide

adequate support behind the table. DO NOT allow a

long board to move or shift on the table. This will cause

the blade to bind and increase the possibility of kick-

back and personal injury. The support should be at the

same height as the table.

1. Adjust the depth of cut a bit higher than the thick-

ness of the workpiece. To make this adjustment,

loosen two levers and lower or raise the top table.

2. Position the rip fence to the desired width of rip and

secure in place by tightening the clamping screw

(A). Before ripping, make sure the two screws of the

rip fence holder are secured. If it is not secured

enough, retighten it.

3. Turn the tool on and gently feed the workpiece into

the blade along with the rip fence.

(1) When the width of rip is 40 mm or wider, use a

push stick. (Fig. 50)

(2) When the width of rip is narrower than 40 mm,

the push stick cannot be used because the

push stick will strike the top blade guard. Use

the auxiliary fence and push block.

Install securely the auxiliary fence which is

secured to the rip fence holder on the table.

Feed the workpiece by hand until the end is

about 25 mm from the front edge of the top

table. Continue to feed using the push block on

the top of the auxiliary fence until the cut is

Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade at

0° bevel angle and the turn base at left miter angle fully.

Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position

by fully pushing in the stopper pin. (Fig. 52)

Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base as

shown in the figure. If you remove the holders, dust bag,

etc., you can carry the tool more easily. (Fig. 53)

• Always secure all moving portions before carrying the

MAINTENANCE CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or

• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the

like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.

• Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean for the

best and safest performance.

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:

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. (Fig. 54)

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.

Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered

position by pushing in the stopper pin. Loosen

the lever at the rear of the tool.

Turn the 0° bevel angle adjusting bolt on the

right side of the turn base two or three revolu-

tions clockwise to tilt the blade to the right.

Carefully square the side of the blade with the

top surface of the turn base using the triangular

rule, try-square, etc. by turning the 0° bevel

angle adjusting bolt counterclockwise. (Fig. 57)

Make sure that the pointer on the turn base

point to 0° on the bevel scale on the arm. If it

does not point to 0°, loosen the screw which

secures the pointer and adjust the pointer so

that it will point to 0°. (Fig. 58)

Adjust the 45° bevel angle only after performing

0° bevel angle adjustment. To adjust left 45°

bevel angle, loosen the lever and tilt the blade to

the left fully. Make sure that the pointer on the

arm points to 45° on the bevel scale on the arm.

If the pointer does not point to 45°, turn the 45°

bevel angle adjusting bolt on the left side of the

arm until the pointer points to 45°. (Fig. 59)

Replacing carbon brushes (Fig. 60 & 61)

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.

• After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the tool

with a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guards clean

according to the directions in the previously covered

section titled “Blade guard”. Lubricate the sliding por-

tions with machine oil to prevent rust.

To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,

any other maintenance or adjustment should be per-

formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always

using Makita replacement parts.23

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION:

• These accessories or attachments are recommended

for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual.

The use of any other accessories or attachments might

present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory

or attachment for its stated purpose.

If you need any assistance for more details regarding

these accessories, ask your local Makita service center.

• Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades

• Blade cover (Blade guard C)

• Ruler assembly (Rip fence)

• Some items in the list may be included in the tool pack-

age as standard accessories. They may differ from

country to country. ENG905-1 Noise

The typical A-weighted noise level determined according

Sound pressure level (

Wear ear protection ENG900-1 Vibration

The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determined

according to EN61029:

Vibration emission (a

Uncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s

2 ENG901-1 • The declared vibration emission value has been mea-

sured in accordance with the standard test method and

may be used for comparing one tool with another.

• The declared vibration emission value may also be

used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

• The vibration emission during actual use of the power

tool can differ from the declared emission value

depending on the ways in which the tool is used.

• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the oper-

ator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the

actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of

the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is

switched off and when it is running idle in addition to

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For European countries only

The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A

to this instruction manual.24

FRANÇAIS (Instructions originales)

links 69 mm x 85 mm, 93 mm x 67 mm

links 35 mm x 65 mm, 49 mm x 42 mm36

Vibrationsemission (a

links 69 mm x 85 mm, 93 mm x 67 mm

links 35 mm x 65 mm, 49 mm x 42 mm59

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