LH1040 - Miter saw MAKITA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL LH1040 MAKITA

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ENGLISH Explanation of general Auxiliary plate 32 Blade case 63 Holder assembly

2 Hex boit 33 Arrow 64 Vise knob 3 Base 34 Outer flange 65 Projection 4 Nu 35 Inner flange 66 Vise shaft 5 Bolt 36 Spindle 67 Rod 12 6 Lower blade guard À 37 Ring 68 Vise (optional accessory) 7 Lower blade guard B 38 Riving knife 69 Spacer block 8 Top blade guard 39 Area to press in 70. Aluminum extrusion 9 Screw 40 Blade width 71 Set plate 10 Handie 41. Rip fence holder 72 Small boss 11 Lever 42. Guide rail on the top table 73 Face/edge parallel

12. Socket wrench 43. Clamping screw (A) 74 Wood screw

13. Adjusting boit 44. Clamping screw (B) 75. Glue together

14. Top surface of turn base 45 Rip fence 76. Hole (7 mm in diameter)

17. Pointer 48 Line to be aligned with 79 Bolt M6

18. Lock lever 49 Square nut 80 Push stick

19 Grip 50 Scale 81 Auxiliary fence

For European countries 30mm Max. Cuting capaciies (H x W) with blade 260 mm in diameter in the miter saw mode Miter angle Bevel angle

o 69 mm x130mm right 69 mm x 85 mm, 93 mm x 67 mm 93 mm x 95 mm left 69 mm x 85 mm, 98 mm x 67 mm 48 (et) 35 mm x130mm Right 35 mm x91 mm, 49 mm x 67 mm ( 53 mm x 95 mm left 35 mm x 65 mm, 49 mm x 42 mm Max. Cuting capacities at 90° in the table saw (bench saw mode) . No load speed (min”') . Table size (W x L).. Dimensions (L x W x H) Net weight Safety class + Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice. + Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.

Intended use The tool is intended for accurate straight cutting and {only when used as a miter saw on the lower table) miter cutting in wood. Power supply 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 in accordance with European Standard and can, therefore, also be used from sockets without earth wire. Safety hints For your own safety, please refer to the enclosed safety instructions.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TOOL

For both miter saw mode and table saw (bench saw) mode:

1. Wear eye and hearing protection. Other suitable

personal protective equipment should be worn.

2. NEVER wear gloves during operation except for

replacing saw blades or handling rough material before operation.

3. Keep the floor area around the tool level well

maintained and free of loose materials e.g. chips and cut-offs.

4. Do not operate saw without guards and riving

knife in place. Check blade guards for proper closing before each use. Do not operate saw if blade guards do not move freely and close instantiy. Never clamp or tie the blade guards into the open position. Any irregular operation of the blade guards should be corrected immedi- ately.

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

flanges (especially the installing surface) and hex boit 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. 6._ Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage before operation. Do not use saw blade which are damaged or deformed.

7. Use only saw blades recommended by the man-

ufacturer and which conform to EN847-1, and observe that the riving knife must not be thicker than the width of the cut by the saw blade and not thinner than the body of the blade.

8. Always use accessories recommended in this

manual. Use of improper accessories such as abrasive cut-off wheels may cause an injury.

9. Select the correct saw blade for the material to

10. Do not use saw blades manufactured from high

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

the blade is sharp and clean.

12. Use correctly sharpened saw blades. Observe

the maximum speed marked on the saw blade.

13. Do not cut metals such as nails and screws.

Inspect for and remove all nails, screws and other foreign matter from the workpiece before operation.

14. Knock out any loose knots from workpiece

BEFORE beginning to cut.

15. Don't use the tool in the presence of flammable

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

etc. from the work area and table top before plugging the tool and starting operation.

17. The operator is adequately trained in the use,

adjustment and operation of the tool.

18. 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.

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

monotonous operations. Don't be lulled into a false sense of security. Blades are extremely unforgiving.

20. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the

switch is turned on.

21. 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 balanced blade.

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

23. The tool should not be used for slotting, rabbet-

24. Refrain from removing any cut-offs or other

parts of the workpiece from the cutting area whilst the tool is running and the saw head is not in the rest position.

25. Stop operation immediately if you notice any-

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

before moving workpiece or changing settings.

28. 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 lumber. 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- particles.

29. Connect the tool to a dust collecting device

when sawing. When using in miter saw mode:

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

minum or similar materials.

31. Do not perform operation freehand when cutting

workpiece in an area close to saw blade. The workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn base and guide fence during all operations.

32. Make sure that the turn base is properly secured

So it will not move during operation.

33. Make sure that the arm is securely fixed when

beveling. Tighten the lever clockwise to fix the arm.

34. 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.

35. Hold the handle firmiy. Be aware that the saw

moves up or down slightiy during start-up and stopping.

36. Replace the kerf board when worn.

When using in the table saw (bench saw) mode:

37. Do not perform any operation freehand. Free-

hand means using your hands to support or guide the workpiece, in lieu of a rip fence.

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

working position. Tighten the lever clockwise to fix the arm.

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

ing with the hands and fingers close to the saw blade.

40. Make sure that the bench saw table is securely

fixed at the chosen height.

41. Make sure the blade is not contacting the riving

knife or workpiece before the switch is turned on.

42. Always store the push-stick when itis not in use.

43. 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 properiy, 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 fence.

44. 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 the jam. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. INSTALLATION CAUTION: + Keep the floor area around the tool level well main- tained and free of loose materials such as chips and cut-offs. Installing auxiliary plate (Fig. 1 & 2) Install the auxiiary plate using the notch in the tools base and secure it by tightening the hex bot. Bench mounting (Fig. 3) This tool should be bolted with two bolts to a level and stable surface using the boit holes provided in the tools 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 tool. Blade guard (Fig. 4 & 5) CAUTION: + Make sure that the handle cannot be lowered without pushing the lever nearby the handle to the left. + Make sure that the lower blade guards À 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- die 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 caretully with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic guard. If the lower blade guard À 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 tuming it counterclockwise and raise the lower blade guard À and center cover while pushing the lever to the left. With the lower blade guard À so positioned, cleaning can be more completely and efficiently accomplished. When cleaning is complete, reverse procedure above and secure bot. 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 (Fig. 6 & This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum cut- ‘ing 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: CAUTION: + 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 slightiy 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 slighty, if necessary. CAUTION: + 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 the tool unplugged. Adjusting the miter angle (Fig. 8) Loosen the grip by tuming 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. CAUTION: + When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the handle fully. + After changing the miter angle, always secure the turn base by tightening the grip firmly. Adjusting the bevel angle (Fig. 9 & 10) To adjust îhe bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of the tool counterclockwise. Push the handle to the left to tit 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. CAUTION: + When titing the saw blade, be sure to raise the handle full. + After changing the bevel angle, always secure the arm by tightening the lever clockwise. Switch action (Fig. 11) CAUTION: + Before operation, make sure that the tool is turned on and off. To start the tool, press the ON ( 1 ) button. To stop it, press the OFF ( O ) button. Lighting up the lamps (Fig. 11 & 12) For Model LH1040F only Push the upper position of the switch for turning on the light and the lower position for of CAUTION: + Do not look in the light or see the source of light directly. NOTE: + Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of light, or it may lower the illumination. Adjusting the level of top table (Fig. 13) To adjust the level of top table, loosen to 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 mode). ASSEMBLY CAUTION: + Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. Installing or removing saw blade CAUTION: + 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 bot. 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. 14) To remove the blade, first loosen the clamping screw so that the lower blade guard B is lowered as shown in the figure. (Fig. 15) Then use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt hold- ing the center cover by turning it counterclockwise. Raise the lower blade guard À and center cover while pushing the lever nearby the handle to the left. (Fig. 16) Press the shaft lock to lock the spindie and use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bol clockwise. Then remove the hex bot, outer flange and blade. (Fig. 17) To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindie, 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 bol, and then use the socket wrench to tighten the hex bol (left- handed) securely counterclockwise while pressing the Shaft lock. (Fig. 18 & 19) NOTE: + 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.

For all countries other than European countries CAUTION: + The silver ring 25.4 mm in outer diameter is factory- installed onto the spindie. The black ring 25 mm in outer diameter is included as standard equipment. 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. 20) For European countries CAUTION: + The ring 30 mm in outer diameter is factory-installed between the inner and outer flanges. (Fig. 20) Retum the lower blade guard À 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 shaît lock has released spindle before making cut. 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 firmiy re-tightening the two levers as shown in the figure. (Fig. 21) There must be a clearance of about 4-5 mm between the riving knife and the blade teeth. Ajust the riving knife accordingly by loosening two hex bolts counterclockwise with the hex socket wrench and measuring the distance. Tighten the hex bots securely, and then check to see that the top blade guard works smoothly before cutting. (Fig. 22) The riving knife has been installed before shipment from the factory so that the blade and riving knife are in a straïght line. (Fig. 23) CAUTION: + Ifthe blade and riving knife are not aligned properiy, a dangerous pinching condition may result during opera- tion. Make sure they are properly aligned. You could suffer serious personal injury while using the tool with- out a properly aligned riving knife. lf they are not aligned for any reasons, always have Makita authorized service center repair i 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. 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) firmiy. (Fig. 24 & 25)

NOTE + There are four patterns to position the rip fence as shown in the figure. (Fig. 26) Rip fence has two slits on its sides, one sit 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 sit of the rip fence so that they fit as shown in the figure. To change from the pattern À 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 in the figure. (Fig. 27) 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. Fig. 28) These two measurements should be identical. 1f the rip fence is not parallel with the blade, proceed as fol- lows: (Fig. 29)

1. Turn two adjusting screws counterclockwise.

2. Shiftthe back edge of the rip fence slighly to right or

left until it becomes parallel with the blade.

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

CAUTION: + Be sure to adjust the rip fence so that it is parallel with the blade, or a dangerous kickback condition may occur. + Be sure to adjust the rip fence so that it does not con- tact the top blade guard or saw blade. (Fig. 30) Dust bag The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, fi it onto the dust nozzle. (Fig. 31) NOTE: + In miter saw mode, always insert the dust bag to the back nozzle only. 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. 32)

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. (Fig. 33) NOTE: + 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 to the dust nozzle. + 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 the turn table. Securing workpiece 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 base.

+ 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 lo 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. CAUTION: + 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. 34) Thin material tends to sag. Support workpiece over its entire length to avoid blade pinch and possible KICK- BACK. Vertical vise (optional accessory) (Fig. 35) 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. CAUTION: + The workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn base and guide fence. Horizontal vise (optional accessory) (Fig. 36) The horizontal vise can be installed on either the left or right side of the base. When perlorming 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 shaît can be moved rapidly in and out. By tuming 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 ihe workpiece which can be secured by the horizontal vise is 130 mm. Holders and holder assembly {optional accessories) 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. 37) When cuting long workpieces, use the holder-rod assembly (optional accessory). It consists of to holder assemblies and two rods 12. (Fig. 38) CAUTION: + Always support long workpieces level with the top sur- face of the tu base for aceurate cuts and to prevent dangerous loss of control of the tool. OPERATION CAUTION: + 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.

+ 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. CAUTION: + Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle when cuting. 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 blade speed. Gently press down the handle to perform the cut. If the handie 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 eut will be impaired.

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 À COMPLETE STOP before returning the blade to its fully elevated position.

Refer to the previously covered ‘Adjusting the miter angle”.

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. Make sure the carriage is pulled all the way back toward the operator. 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 apply- ing 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. CAUTION: + Always be sure that the blade will move down to bevel direction during a bevel cut. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. 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 to a complete stop. When pressing the handle down, apply pressure paral- lel to the blade. lf 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. Wood facing

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. Bevel angle 45° Miter angle Left and Right 0° — 45° When performing compound eutting, refer to “Press cut- ting”, “Miter cutting” and “Bevel cut” explanations.

5. Cutting aluminum extrusion (Fig. 41)

When securing aluminum extrusions, use spacer blocks or pieces of scrap as shown in the figure to prevent defor- mation of the aluminum. Use à cutting lubricant when cutting the aluminum extrusion to prevent buildup of the aluminum material on the blade. CAUTION: + 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 mode). 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. Over 10 mm Over 460 mm + Sy 90 mm 25 mm Hole Hole 90mm 107mm 107mm 90mm CAUTION + Use straight wood of even thickness as the wood facing, + Use screws to attach the wood facing to the guide fence. below the surface of the wood facing. The screws should be installed so that the screw heads are + When the wood facing is attached, do not turn the turn base with the handle lowered. The blade and/or the wood fac- ing will be damaged.

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. NOTE: + Use of the holder-rod assembly (optional accessory) allows cuttng repetiive lengihs up to 2,200 mm approximately. CUTTING AS TABLE SAW (BENCH MODE) CAUTION: + When using the tool in the table saw mode (bench mode), 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-circular sit in the periphery of the turn table as shown in the fig- ure and then lock the handle in the lowest position by fully pushing in the stopper pin. (Fig. 43) 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. NEVER withdraw the workpiece while the blade is run- ning. If you must withdraw the workpiece before com- pleting à 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- ning + NEVER place your hands or fingers in the path of the saw blade. + Always secure the rip fence firmly, or dangerous kick- backs may occur. Work helpers 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 part of the body. Push block (Fig. 44) Use a 15 mm piece of plywood. Handie 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. 45 & 46) Make auxiiary fence from 10 mm and 15 mm plywood pieces. Remove the rip fence, clamping screw (A), flat washer and square nut from the rip fence holder and then attach and secure the auxliary fence to the rip fence holder by using a bolt M6 longer than M6 x 0, washers and nut. ipping CAUTION: + 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. 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. 47) (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 complete. (Fig. 48) Carrying tool 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. 49) 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. 50) CAUTION: + Always secure all moving portions before carrying the tool.

MAINTENANCE CAUTION: + Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.

+ 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 tum base. Turn the tum 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. 51) 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 bols on the guide fence in the order from the right side. (Fig. 52)

(1) 0° bevel angle Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered posi- tion by pushing in the stopper pin. Loosen the lever at the rear of the tool. Turn the 0° bevel angle adjust- ing bolt on the right side of the turn base two or three revolutions clockwise to tit the blade to the right. (Fig. 53) 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. 54) 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. 55) 45° bevel angle 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°, tu the 45° bevel angle adjusting bolt on the left side of the arm until the pointer points to 45°. (Fig. 56)

Replacing carbon brushes (Fig. 57 & 58) Remove and check the carbon brushes regular. 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 wom carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps. After use + After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the tool with a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guard clean according to the directions in the previously covered section tiled “Blade guard”. Lubricate the sliding por- tions with tool oil to prevent rust. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repars, any other maintenance or adjustment should be per- formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. 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 + Auxiliary plate + Vise assembly (Horizontal vise) + Vertical vise + Socket wrench 13 + Holder set + Holder assembly + Holder rod assembly + Set plate + Dust bag + Trangular rule + Blade cover (Blade guard C) + Push stick + Ruler assembly (Rip fence)

EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in compliance with the following standards of Standardized documents, EN61029, EN55014, EN61000 in accordance with Council Directives, 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC and 98/37/EC. Certificate of adequacy of the technical file with respect to 98/37/EC having been obtained from the following notified body: Intertek SEMKO AB, Torshamnsgatan 43, Box 1103, SE-164 22 Kista, Sweden