Makita LS1219L LS1219L Instruction Manual - Page 16

Removing the blade Loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover using the hex wrench. Raise the blade guard and center cover. 1 2 3 Installing the blade Mount the blade 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. 1 2 ► 1 . Arrow on the blade case 2. Arrow on the blade Install the outer flange and hex socket bolt. Tighten the hex socket bolt counterclockwise using the hex wrench while pressing the shaft lock. 1 2 3 4 5 ► 1 . Center cover 2. Hex wrench 3. Blade guard Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the hex wrench to loosen the hex socket bolt. Then remove the hex socket bolt, outer flange and blade. 1 2 4 5 3 ► 1 . Shaft lock 2. Hex wrench 3. Hex socket bolt (lefthanded) 4. Loosen 5. Tighten 6 ► 1 . Hex socket bolt 2. Outer flange 3. Saw blade 4. Inner flange 5. Spindle 6. Ring NOTICE: 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. Return the blade guard and center cover to its original position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure the center cover. Unlock the stopper pin to release carriage from the raised position. Lower the handle to make sure that the blade guard moves properly. Make sure shaft lock has released spindle before making cut. WARNING: Before mounting the blade onto the spindle, always be sure that the correct ring for the blade's arbor hole you intend to use is installed between the inner and the outer flanges. Use of the incorrect arbor hole ring may result in the improper mounting of the blade causing blade movement and severe vibration resulting in possible loss of control during operation and in serious personal injury. 16 ENGLISH