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the lock-off button. This can cause switch

breakage. Operating a tool with a switch that does not

actuate properly can lead to loss of control and serious

personal injury.

A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of

padlock to lock the tool off.

WARNING:

• Do not use a lock with a shank or cable any smaller

than 6.35 mm 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.

• NEVER use tool without a fully operative switch

trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch is HIGHLY

DANGEROUS and must be repaired before further

usage or serious personal injury may occur.

• For your safety, this tool is equipped with a lock-off

button which prevents the tool from unintended

starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply

pull the switch trigger without pressing the lock-off

button. A switch in need of repair may result in

unintentional operation and serious personal injury.

Return tool to a Makita service center for proper repairs

BEFORE further usage.

• NEVER defeat the lock-off button by taping down or

some other means. A switch with a defeated lock-off

button may result in unintentional operation and

serious personal injury.

Electronic function

Soft start feature

• This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool by

limiting the start-up torque.

Laser beam action

For model LS1018L only

NOTE:

• Before the first use, install the dry cells provided

separately from the tool in the cell box. Refer to the

section titled “Replacing the dry cells for laser unit” for

the installment.

CAUTION:

• When not in use, be sure to turn off the laser. (Fig. 18)

CAUTION:

• Never look into the laser beam. Direct laser beam may

injure your eyes.

• LASER RADIATION, DO NOT STARE INTO THE

BEAM, CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT.

• Before shifting the laser line or performing

maintenance adjustment, be sure to unplug the tool.

To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position (I) of

the switch. To turn off the laser beam, press the lower

position (0) of the switch.

Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of

the saw blade by loosening the screw holding the laser

unit box and shifting it in the desired direction. After

shifting, be sure to tighten the screw. (Fig. 19)

Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is positioned within

1 mm from the side surface of the blade (cutting position).

NOTE:

• When laser line appears dim and hard to see because

of direct sunlight, relocate the work area to a place

where there is less direct sunlight.

Replacing the dry cells for laser unit

(Fig. 20 & 21)

Remove the lid for the dry cells for laser unit by sliding

while pressing it. Take out the old dry cells and put the

new ones as shown in the figure. After replacing, return

the lid to cover it.

Cleaning of the lens for the laser light

If the lens for the laser light becomes dirty, or sawdust

adheres to it in such a way that the laser line is no longer

easily visible, unplug the saw and remove and clean the

lens for the laser light carefully with a damp, soft cloth. Do

not use solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners on the

lens.

NOTE:

• When laser line is dim and almost or entirely invisible

because of the direct sunlight in the indoor or outdoor

window-by work, relocate the work area to a place not

exposed to the direct sunlight.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before working on the tool. Failure to

switch off and unplug the tool may result in serious

personal injury.

Storage of socket wrench with hex

wrench on its other end (Fig. 22)

The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure. When

the socket wrench is needed it can be pulled out of the

wrench holder.

After using the socket wrench it can be stored by returning

it to the wrench holder.

Installing or removing saw blade

WARNING:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before installing or removing the blade.

Accidental start up of the tool may result in serious

personal injury.

• Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to

install or remove the blade. Failure to use the wrench

may result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of

the hex bolt and serious personal injury. (Fig. 23)

Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the

stopper pin. (Fig. 24)

To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen the

hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it

counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center

cover. (Fig. 25)

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.

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