Makita LS1013 Slide Compound Saw

[jrhmem]

I am attempting to repair my LS1013. The Link Plate (#18) that moves the blade guard when bringing the Blade Case (#52) down for a cut keeps falling off the pin in the Blade Case. I thought it was a simple replacement of part #19-E ring, #20-flat washer and #21-Stop ring. Should have known better, it appears that the pin in the blade case that the link plate rides on is cut/sheared. Looking at the parts diagram there appears not to be any identification of this pin. Looking from the blade case rear and moving forward from the spring the part would be the second "hole". I hope I am merely missing the part number or worst case it is not a separate part. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated because the Blade Case costs $112.00. Thanks, John

[Mike]

I've sometimes seen people break this pin:



Perhaps that's the problem you're having. Unfortunately if you have broken this pin, it's only available as part of the larger upper blade case here:

eReplacementparts.com : BLADE CASE [1514692] - $116.89

It's a pretty expensive part at $116.89 but it will get the saw working again. Hopefully this is helpful.

[jrhmem]

Thanks Mike, even if it confirms my worst (wallet) fears. Given that the Blase Case is so expensive I'll probably fabricate a pin on the old lathe first before spending the money. John

[Mike]

Hehe, that's definitely a cheaper way to do it! Let me know how everything works out.