Makita LS1016L Owners Manual - Page 11

Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade. 1. Shaft lock 2. Blade case 1 3. Hex bolt 2 Return the blade guard and center cover to its original position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure the center cover. Release the handle from the raised position by pulling the stopper pin. Lower the handle to make sure that the blade guard moves properly. Make sure the shaft lock has released spindle before making cut. 1. Hex bolt 3 009498 NOTE: • If the inner flange is removed be sure to install it on the spindle with its protrusion facing away from the blade. If the flange is installed incorrectly the flange will rub against the machine. 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. 1. Arrow 1 2 2. Arrow 3. Blade case 4. Saw blade 009500 34 1 2 3 009499 5 4 1. Hex bolt 2. Outer flange 3. Saw blade 4. Inner flange 5. Spindle 009524 Dust bag 23 1 1 1. Fastener 2. Dust bag 3. Dust nozzle 009501 The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations cleaner and dust collection easier. To attach the dust bag, fit it onto the dust nozzle. 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 particles adhering to the insides which might hamper further collection. NOTE: If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, cleaner operations can be performed. Dust box (Optional accessory) 1 1. Dust box 2. Cover 3. Button 3 2 006793 Insert the dust box into the dust nozzle. Empty the dust box when necessary. 11