Makita ROD 8 LS1040/F - 323721-0
Original Makita part 323721-0 — "Rod 8" — direct replacement rod for Makita LS1040 and LS1040F mitre saws. This genuine Makita rod is the small metal shaft used in the saw’s handle/lock assembly to secure and align the locking lever; it’s supplied as a single replacement item (qty 1) and is listed in the LS1040 parts breakdown as "ROD 8."
Key points:
- Part number: 323721-0 (Makita).
- Fits models: Makita LS1040 and LS1040F.
- Description: Makita "Rod 8" — a compact metal rod used in the lock/lever mechanism (commonly referenced as an 8 mm rod in Makita parts lists).
- Sold as one replacement rod; matches the same fit and restore proper locking/alignment in the handle assembly.
If the locking lever or handle on your LS1040/LS1040F is loose, bent or missing this rod, replacing it with the original Makita 323721-0 restores the factory fit and the saw’s reliable locking action.
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