Carefully square the side of the blade with the top sur-
face of the turn base using the triangular rule, try-
square, etc. by turning the 0° bevel angle adjusting
bolt counterclockwise. Then tighten the hex nut to
secure the 0° bevel angle adjusting bolt and tighten
the lever securely. (Fig. 39)
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. 40)
2) 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°, turn the 45° bevel angle adjusting bolt on the left
side of the arm until the pointer points to 45°. (Fig. 41)
Replacing carbon brushes (Fig. 42)
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. (Fig. 43)
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 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.
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
• Auxiliary plate
• Vise assembly (Horizontal vise)
• Vertical vise
• Socket wrench 13
• Holder set
• Holder assembly
• Holder rod assembly
• Set plate
• Dust bag
• Triangular rule
• Lock-off button (2 pcs.)
NOTE:
• Some items in the list may be included in the tool pack-
age as standard accessories. They may differ from
country to country.
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined according
to EN61029:
Sound pressure level (
Sound power level (
Uncertainty (K): 3 dB (A)
Wear ear protection
Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determined
according to EN61029:
Vibration emission (a
Uncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s
• 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.
WARNING:
• 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
the trigger time).
For European countries only
EC Declaration of Conformity
Makita declares that the following Machine(s):
Designation of Machine:
Compound Miter Saw
Model No./ Type: LS1040, LS1040S
Conforms to the following European Directives:
2006/42/EC
They are manufactured in accordance with the following
standard or standardized documents:
EN61029
The technical file in accordance with 2006/42/EC is avail-
able from:
Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium
30.6.2014
Yasushi Fukaya
Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium
): 91 dB (A)
L
pA
L
): 101 dB (A)
WA
2
): 2.5 m/s
or less
h
2
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