Makita lw1401s Portable Cut Off Saw Instruction Manual
Makita lw1401s Portable Cut Off Saw Instruction Manual
Makita lw1401s Portable Cut Off Saw Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Portable Cut-Off
LW1400
LW1401
DOUBLE INSULATION
• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change
without notice.
• Specifications may differ from country to country.
• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003
• The shape and weight vary depending on the specifications which differ country to country.
Noise
Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric equipment The typical A-weighted noise level determined accord-
together with household waste material! In ing to EN61029:
observance of the European Directive, on
Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment Model LW1400
and its implementation in accordance with Sound pressure level (LpA) : 102 dB(A)
national law, electric equipment that have Sound power level (LWA) : 110 dB (A)
reached the end of their life must be col- Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)
lected separately and returned to an envi-
ronmentally compatible recycling facility. Model LW1401
Sound pressure level (LpA) : 102 dB(A)
Sound power level (LWA) : 110 dB (A)
Intended use Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)
The tool is intended for cutting in ferrous materials with WARNING: Wear ear protection.
appropriate abrasive cut-off wheel. Follow all laws and
regulations regarding dust and work area health and
safety in your country.
Vibration
Power supply The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) deter-
mined according to EN61029:
The tool should be connected only to a power supply of Model LW1400
the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and Vibration emission (ah) : 2.5 m/s2 or less
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can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s
are double-insulated and can, therefore, also be used Model LW1401
from sockets without earth wire. Vibration emission (ah) : 2.5 m/s2 or less
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2
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NOTE: The declared vibration emission value has Electrical Safety
been measured in accordance with the standard test 1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
method and may be used for comparing one tool with modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
another. adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
NOTE: The declared vibration emission value
reduce risk of electric shock.
may also be used in a preliminary assessment of
exposure. 2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-
WARNING: The vibration emission during actual tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
use of the power tool can differ from the declared
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-
emission value depending on the ways in which the
ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
tool is used.
the risk of electric shock.
WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measures 4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
to protect the operator that are based on an estima- carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
tion of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
account of all parts of the operating cycle such as or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
the times when the tool is switched off and when it is increase the risk of electric shock.
running idle in addition to the trigger time). 5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
EC Declaration of Conformity a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
For European countries only electric shock.
Makita declares that the following Machine(s): 6. If operating a power tool in a damp location
Designation of Machine: Portable Cut-Off is unavoidable, use a residual current device
Model No./ Type: LW1400, LW1401 (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces
Conforms to the following European Directives: the risk of electric shock.
2006/42/EC 7. Use of power supply via an RCD with a rated
They are manufactured in accordance with the following residual current of 30 mA or less is always
standard or standardized documents: EN61029 recommended.
The technical file in accordance with 2006/42/EC is Personal Safety
available from:
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium
common sense when operating a power tool.
21.5.2015
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or med-
ication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Yasushi Fukaya 2. Use personal protective equipment. Always
Director wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
General power tool safety warnings will reduce personal injuries.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and switch is in the off-position before connecting
all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and to power source and/or battery pack, picking
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
serious injury. your finger on the switch or energising power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
Save all warnings and instruc- turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
tions for future reference. attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your result in personal injury.
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated 5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
(cordless) power tool. balance at all times. This enables better control
Work area safety of the power tool in unexpected situations.
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or 6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
dark areas invite accidents. jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel-
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks 7. If devices are provided for the connection of
which may ignite the dust or fumes. dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
3. Keep children and bystanders away while
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
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Power tool use and care 7. Keep guards in place and in working order.
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct 8. Hold the handle firmly.
power tool for your application. The correct 9. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
power tool will do the job better and safer at the 10. Make sure the wheel is not contacting the
rate for which it was designed. work-piece before the switch is turned on.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does 11. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece,
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot let it simply run for several minutes first.
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and Watch for flutter or excessive vibration that
must be repaired. might be caused by poor installation or a
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source poorly balanced wheel.
and/or the battery pack from the power tool 12. Watch out for flying sparks when operating.
before making any adjustments, changing They can cause injury or ignite combustible
accessories, or storing power tools. Such pre- materials.
ventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
13. Remove material or debris from the area
the power tool accidentally.
that might be ignited by sparks. Be sure that
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil- others are not in the path of the sparks. Keep
dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with a proper, charged fire extinguisher closely
the power tool or these instructions to operate available.
the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the
14. Use the cutting edge of the wheel only. Never
hands of untrained users.
use side surface.
5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
15. If the wheel stops during the operation, makes
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
an odd noise or begins to vibrate, switch off
and any other condition that may affect the
the tool immediately.
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents 16. Always switch off and wait for the wheel to
are caused by poorly maintained power tools. come to a complete stop before removing,
securing workpiece, working vise, changing
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
work position, angle or the wheel itself.
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control. 17. Do not touch the workpiece immediately after
operation; it is extremely hot and could burn
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
your skin.
etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak-
ing into account the working conditions and 18. Store wheels in a dry location only.
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool 19. Ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear
for operations different from those intended could when working in dusty conditions. If it should
result in a hazardous situation. become necessary to clear dust, first discon-
nect the tool from the mains supply (use non
Service
metallic objects) and avoid damaging internal
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified parts.
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
tool is maintained.
2. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
3. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and INSTALLATION
grease.
WARNING: This tool produces spark when
Additional safety rules for tool cutting a workpiece. Do not install this tool in
1. Wear protective glasses. Also wear hear- the place in which flammable and/or explosive
ing protection during extended periods of materials might be ignited by the spark from the
operation. tool. Also make sure that there is no such material
near the tool before starting the operation.
2. Use only wheels recommended by the man-
ufacturer which have a maximum operating
speed at least as high as "No Load RPM" Securing the base
marked on the tool’s nameplate. Use only
fiberglass-reinforced cut-off wheels. This tool should be bolted with two bolts to a level and
3. Check the wheel carefully for cracks or dam- stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool's
age before operation. Replace cracked or base. This will help prevent tipping over and possible
damaged wheel immediately. personal injury.
4. Secure the wheel carefully.
5. Use only flanges specified for this tool.
6. Be careful not to damage the spindle, flanges
(especially the installing surface) or bolt, or
the wheel itself might break.
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2 1
1 2
Switch action
FUNCTIONAL WARNING: Before plugging in the tool,
DESCRIPTION always check to see that the switch trigger actu-
ates properly and returns to the "OFF" position
when released.
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
1
Unlocking/locking tool head
The tool head can be locked. Always lock the tool head
when not in use or carrying.
For LW1400
To unlock, depress the tool head slightly and push the
lock pin. To lock, return the lock pin while holding down 2
the tool head.
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WARNING: NEVER defeat the lock-off button
by taping down or some other means. A switch with
a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional
operation and serious personal injury.
WARNING: NEVER use the tool if it runs when 1
you simply pull the switch trigger without press-
ing 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 2
for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
1
2
For LW1401
NOTICE: When performing right miter cut,
always set the guide plate at 0 - 170 mm position.
Setting at the 35 - 205 mm or 70 - 240 mm position
hinders the movement of stopper plate, which
results in a failure cut.
► 1. Screw 2. Guide plate Loosen the two hex bolts using a socket wrench. Turn
the guide plate to the desired angle and secure it with
For LW1401 the hex bolts. Be careful not to move the set angle while
Remove the two hex bolts using a socket wrench. Move securing the hex bolts.
the guide plate to the desired position and secure it with
the hex bolts.
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The stopper plate prevents the cut-off wheel from
contacting the workbench or floor. When a new cut-off
wheel is installed, set the stopper plate to position (A).
When the cut-off wheel wears down to the extent that
the lower portion of the workpiece is left uncut, set the
1 stopper plate to position (B) to allow increased cutting
capacity with a worn down wheel.
ASSEMBLY
2
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before carrying out
► 1. Guide plate 2. Hex bolts
any work on the tool.
1
2
► 1. Clamping screw
A
1
► 1. Clamping screw
► 1. Stopper plate
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1 3
2
4
5
6
► 1. Inner flange 2. Ring 3. O-ring 4. Cut-off wheel
5. Outer flange 6. Toolless clamp / Hex bolt
For LW1400
Raise the safety guard. Turn the toolless clamp coun-
terclockwise while holding down the shaft lock. Then
Removing or installing cut-off wheel remove the toolless clamp, outer flange and cut-off
wheel. When removing the cut-off wheel, do not remove
CAUTION: Be sure to tighten the toolless the inner flange as well as the ring and O-ring.
clamp or hex bolt securely. Insufficient tightening
may result in severe injury. When tightening the hex
bolt, use the socket wrench provided with the tool to
assure proper tightening.
CAUTION: Always use only the proper inner
and outer flanges which are provided with the
tool.
CAUTION: Always lower the safety guard 1 2
after replacing the wheel.
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Cutting angle / 90° 45°
Workpiece shape
2
137 x 137 x 10 mm 100 x 100 x 10 mm
Securing workpiece
1
CAUTION: Always place the thread holder on
the shaft threads when securing the workpiece.
Failure to do so may result in insufficient securing of
the workpiece. This could cause the workpiece to be
ejected or cause a dangerous breakage of the wheel.
► 1. Shaft lock 2. Hex bolt
While the thread holder is lifted, the vise plate can be
To install the wheel, follow the removal procedures in moved in and out quickly. To grip a workpiece, push the
reverse. Make sure to fit the hole of cut-off wheel to the handle until the vise plate contacts the workpiece then
ring and return the safety guard. return the thread holder. Turn the handle clockwise until
the workpiece is securely retained.
OPERATION 1 2 3
Hold the handle firmly. Switch on the tool and wait until
the wheel attains full speed before lowering gently ► 1. Handle 2. Thread holder 3. Vise plate
into the cut. When the wheel contacts the workpiece,
gradually bear down on the handle to perform the cut. When the cut-off wheel has worn down considerably,
When the cut is completed, switch off the tool and wait place a spacer block behind the workpiece as shown
until the wheel has come to a complete stop before in the figure. You can more efficiently utilize the worn
returning the handle to the fully elevated position. wheel by using the mid point on the periphery of the
wheel to cut the workpiece. Use a sturdy and non-flam-
Cutting capacity mable material for a spacer block.
Maximum cutting capacity varies depending on the
cutting angle and workpiece shape.
1
115 x 130 mm 115 x 103 mm
102 x 194 mm ► 1. Spacer block
70 x 233 mm
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1
3
4
When the cut-off wheel has worn down, raise the cutting
position by putting a spacer block which is slightly nar-
rower than the workpiece as shown in the figure. This
will help you to utilize the wheel economically.
1 2 3 MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
► 1. Limit mark
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Check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace them 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.
1. Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder
caps.
2. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new
ones and secure the brush holder caps.
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.
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