ENGLISH Miter Saw MODEL LS1440 002146 DOUBLE INSULATION I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
SPECIFICATIONS Blade diameter.................................................................................................................................................... 355 mm Hole diameter.................................................................................................................................. 25 mm and 25.4 mm Max. Miter angle ................................................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES GEA001-3 WARNING: Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or batteryoperated (cordless) power tool. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work area safety 1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. 2.
or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. 19. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. 22. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
27. Select saw blades in relation to the material to be cut. 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 microscopic particles. 28. Take care when slotting. 29. Replace the kerf board when worn. 30. Do not use saw blades manufactured from high speed steel. 32. To reduce the emitted noise, always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean. 31.
INSTALLATION Bench mounting 002147 When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the lowered position by the handle latch. Release the handle latch by lowering the handle slightly and turn the handle latch to the released position. 003638 This tool should be bolted with four 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. 1 1. Handle latch 1 1. Bolt FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION • 002149 1 1.
002150 Kerf board This tool is provided with the kerf board in the turn base to minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. If the kerf groove has not yet been cut in the kerf board by the factory, you should cut the groove before actually using the tool to cut a workpiece. Switch on the tool and lower the blade gently to cut a groove in the kerf board. 1 2 1. Turn base 2. Kerf board 002151 1 2 3 1. Gear housing 2. Hex nut 3.
Fence plate The fence plate is designed to prevent smaller cutting scraps from jamming inside the blade case. The fence plate moves right or left automatically as the turn base is rotated. 003639 Switch action 1 CAUTION: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released. To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. • 1.
002156 1 Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt counterclockwise. Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade. 1. Shaft lock 002243 1 1. Socket wrench 002860 2 1 4 3 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.
002264 Slip the pin on the blade guard into the slot in the guide arm while returning the blade guard to its original fully closed position. 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. 002157 Dust bag 1 1. Pin 1 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.
002158 1 Horizontal vise (Accessory) 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.
leave a mark (saw mark) in the workpiece and the precision of the cut will be impaired. 002159 1. Press cutting Secure the workpiece with the vise. 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.
After changing the miter angle, cut the wood facing at that selected angle. If there is a gap between the blade, the wood facing and the workpiece, move the wood facing slightly in the direction of the arrow and cut it again. 003640 1 2 3 4 • • 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
MAINTENANCE • CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. • WARNING: Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Adjusting the cutting angle 002162 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.
002161 Adjusting for smooth handle action 1 The hex lock nut which holds the gear housing and the arm has been factory adjusted to assure smooth handle action up and down and to guarantee precise cutting. Do not tamper with it. Should looseness develop at the gear housing and arm connection, perform the following adjustment. Work the handle up and down while tightening the hex lock nut; the best position to tighten the hex lock nut is just before the motor body weight is obvious.
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.
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