Electric Brake - Makita LS1040 Manual De Instrucciones

To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of a
padlock to lock the tool off.
WARNING:
Do not use a lock with a shank or
cable any smaller than 6.35 mm (1/4") in diameter.
A smaller shank or cable may not properly lock the
tool in the off position and unintentional operation
may occur resulting in serious personal injury.

Electric brake

This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly stop blade after switch
trigger release, have tool serviced at a Makita service
center.
The blade brake system is not a substitute for blade
guard. NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING
BLADE GUARD. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.
Lighting up the lamps
Only for model LS1040F
CAUTION:
• This is not a rainproof light. Do not wash the
light in water or use it in a rain or a wet area.
Such a conduct can cause an electric shock and
fume.
• Do not touch the lens of the light, as it is very hot
while it is lighted or shortly after it is turned off.
This may cause a burn to a human body.
• Do not apply impact to the light, which may
cause damage or shorted service time to it.
• Do not keep casting the beam of the light to your
eyes. This can cause your eyes to be hurt.
• Do not cover the light with clothes, carton, card-
board or similar objects while it is lighted, which
can cause a fire or an ignition.
Push the upper position of the switch for turning on the
light and the lower position for off.
► 1. Light switch
Move the light to shift an area of lighting.
► 1. Light 2. Light switch
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.
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 bolt. This could cause an injury.
Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the
stopper pin.
1
► 1. Stopper pin
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