Flat Washer 253804-1

1) Unplugged the power cord on the Makita 10" Sliding Miter saw
2) Removed the blade guard assembly with the standard blade wrench and phillip head
screwdriver
3) Removed the saw blade with the blade wrench
4) Used a flat tip screwdriver to remove the stop ring (C-clip) and flat washer that retains
the link plate
5) Used an Allen key wrench to remove the rear pivot bolt for the link plate
6) Removed the link plate and used a compressed air nozzle to blow the dust out of the
upper saw guide and laser lens area
7) installed the link plate on the front post first with the flat washer and stop ring (C-clip)
8) installed the rear pivot bolt and made sure the saw body moved up and down freely
9) Installed the saw blade
10 Installed the blade guard and tested for smooth action

Diagnosing the problem took longer than the repair. After replacing other parts, it turned out to be the spacer, washer and retaining clip the guides the arm which pushes the cam on the guard. Putting the retaining clip was a little tricky but was accomplished using needle nosed pliers and small flat screwdriver. At first it would not move the arm (got stuck against the cam). I added a little bit of silicone spray and now works like a charm.

Followed the parts diagram and put the parts together.

Repair went well and thank you for the big help u guys # 1

Placed flat washer. Placed stop ring. Bingo, fixed.

1. Assemble the upper left guide locking mechanism
2. Install on the saw

Just reinstalled