This cord guard / strain reliever is a genuine Makita replacement part. It covers the final portion of cord before entering the tool, providing extra rigidness and preventing cord damage. Over time these cord guards break down and require replacement. The guard is constructed of heavy duty rubber compound for toughness. This cord guard is compatible with the tools listed below. It is not guaranteed to fit any other power tool models.
1. Removed 4 phillips head screws to remove handle assembly from saw.
2. Removed 5 phillips head screws to open handle assembly and provide access to wiring
3. Removed power cord and its connection to a connector component and the switch.
4. Cut new wires as needed to make connections
5. Noted that the new s
... Read moretrain relief was not the correct size. Discovered that this was due to the labeling on the miter saw which indicated that it was a model LS 1030 when it was actually a model LS 1030N. Was able to determine this from drawings which were accurate.
6. Used old strain reliever which was in good condition
7. Then disaster: One of the handle assembly screws fell into the armature casing. The armature unit could not be removed as it appeared to be stuck in the casing. This condition has been reported by others. After a couple of days trying magnets, shaking the casing, using wires, etc. I finally was able to see where the screw was stuck with a flashlight shining on the casing air vents. Once seeing the screw I was then able to remove it.
8. Then took a little time to discover how a retention spring functioned together with the safety release button on the unit.
9. Voila! Repair complete and the saw started and has been resurrected from the dead!!
Remove the screws from the housing
Remove the cord clamp
Remove the cord wires from the switch
Put strain relief on the new cord
Connect the wire the switch
Install the cord clamp
Put the housing back together
Disassembled the handle.
Removed the swiitch.
Attached the new cord and cord guard.
Re-installed the switch.
Reassembled the handle.
Saw works perfect.
You will have to take the saw mostly apart for this repair, but parts cost a lot less than a new saw if you don\'t mind the repair work. Start by removing the blade, washers, and bolt. Remove the foot from the saw by removing the pivot screw/nut at the front and the adjustment bolt from the rear (remove the set screw on the lever, then th
... Read moree lever, then the nut and bolt. Remove the blade guard by removing the snap ring, stop button, and return spring. Remove the drive pud (what the blade bolts to) by removing the four retaining screws. Remove the blade housing by removing the screws from the backside. Remove the handle cover. Remove the white plastic cover behind the blade housing. Pull the armature out of the field coil (might have to tap on the back of the motor housing to get the bearing out of the bore, otherwise it\'s held in with magnetic force). Carefully remove the wiring from the handle for the cord, trigger, and light. Remove the field coil screws and the coil (turning the housing over and thumping it against a wood block with release it; it\'s pressure fit). Reinstall the field coil into the new motor housing (line up the screw holes and tap it in with a drift ot screwdriver until it seats). Reinstall the field coil screws. Carefully route the wiring through the guides in the housing. If the cord needs replacement now\'s a good time. The rest of reassembly is just the reverse of disassembly. Be sure to test the saw when done. These are relatively simple tools to repair, just take your time and snap some pictures if you need to.
Removed the handle cover
Removed the cord clamp
Removed the cord wires from the switch
Slid the new cord relief onto the new cord
Connected the new cord wires to the switch
Screw in the cord clamp
Screwed the handle cover on
Separated handle and trigger section. This required removal of 5 screws. This exposed the wire connections. Removed old wire. It had a wire connector, sleeve type from a previous repair. This had to be reconnected. Threaded the wire thru the rubber wire protector. Made all connections, reassembled and tested. I put this off for ages. I ha
... Read mored tried to fix it with electrical tape. Doing it right is always best!
Remove screws from handle to expose power cord, and switch.
Removed wires from power cord connecting to switch one at a time. Make sure you note the terminals that you removed these wires from.
First the white(neutral wire) and the black(hot wire).
Remove the two screws from the power cord hold down clamp.
Replaced
... Read more power cord and Strain reliever and reinstall the power cord hold down clamp.
Connect both white and black wires to the new switch.
Remove the two brake wires from the old switch noting their position.
Connect the two brake wires to the new switch.
Replace the handle cover screws.
Take off the handle, take off the cord holder, take off the cord wires to the switch.
Slide the new strain relieve onto the new cord. Cut the cord wires to the correct length. connect the cord wires to the switch. Screw the cord holder on. Screw the handle on.
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