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Adjusting the cutting angle
This tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory,
but rough handling may have affected the alignment. If
your tool is not aligned properly, perform the following:
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Fig.32:
1.
Hex bolt
Loosen the grip which secures the turn base. Turn
the turn base so that the pointer points to 0° on the
miter scale. Then turn the turn base slightly clock-
wise and counterclockwise to seat the turn base
in the 0° miter notch. (Leave as it is if the pointer
does not point to 0°.) Loosen the hex bolts secur
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ing the guide fence using the socket wrench.
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by turning the handle latch to the locked
position. Square the side of the blade with the face
of the guide fence using a triangular rule, try-
square, etc. Then securely tighten the hex bolts on
the guide fence in the order from the right side.
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Fig.33:
1.
Guide fence
2.
Triangular rule
Make sure that the pointer on the indication plate
points to 0° on the miter scale. If the pointer does
not point to 0°, loosen the screws which secure
the indication plate and adjust it so that the pointer
will point to 0°.
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Fig.34:
1.
Pointer
2.
Screws
3.
Miter scale
Adjusting for smooth handle action
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Fig.35:
1.
Gear housing
2.
Hex lock nut
3.
Arm
The hex lock nut which holds the gear housing and the
arm has been factory adjusted to assure smooth handle
action up and down and to guarantee precise cutting.
Do not tamper with it. Should looseness develop at the
gear housing and arm connection, perform the follow-
ing adjustment. Work the handle up and down while
tightening the hex lock nut; the best position to tighten
the hex lock nut is just before the motor body weight is
obvious.
After adjusting the hex lock nut, be sure that the handle
returns automatically to the initial, raised position from
any position. If the hex lock nut is too loose, the cutting
accuracy will be affected; if it is too tight, it will be hard
to work the handle up and down. Note that this is a self
locking nut. It is a special type that does not loosen in
normal use. It should not be overtightened or replaced
with other types of nuts.
Replacing carbon brushes
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Fig.36:
1.
Limit mark
Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep
the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same
time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps.
Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones
and secure the brush holder caps.
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Fig.37:
1.
Screwdriver
2.
Brush holder cap
After use
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After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the
tool with a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guard
clean according to the directions in the previously
covered "Blade guard". Lubricate the sliding por-
tions with tool oil to prevent rust.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be per
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formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
WARNING:
These Makita accessories or
attachments are recommended for use with your
Makita tool specified in this manual.
The use of
any other accessories or attachments may result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Only use the Makita accessory
or attachment for its stated purpose.
Misuse of
an accessory or attachment may result in serious
personal injury.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
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Carbide-tipped saw blades
(Refer to our website or contact your local Makita
dealer for the correct saw blades to be used for
the material to be cut.)
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Socket wrench
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Holder set
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Set plate
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Dust bag
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Triangular rule
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Vise assembly (Horizontal vise)
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Vise assembly (Vertical vise)
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Lock-off button (2 pcs.)
NOTE:
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Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They
may differ from country to country.
