This is an original part from Makita. The link plate is designed for use with many compound miter saws, and is sold individually. The metal plate is provides support for the saw blade guard. A wrench, screwdriver and hex key are helpful with making the replacement.
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This part works with the following brands:
Makita
This part works with the following products:
Miter Saw
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My Makita LS1013L would not plunge down smoothly. If you \"helped\" the guard get started, it would work plunge easier.
I pretty much replaced everything that is related to the guard and how the saw plunges from a resting position. Nothing helped. I believe I narrowed it down to the bushing on the arm that flips the guard up an
... Read mored out of the way. If you look at this schematic, it is item #27, Fig. 27, Ring 6, item #257163-5.
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
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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
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