21
Replacing carbon brushes
Fig.48
Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace when they wear down to 3 mm in length. 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.
Fig.49
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.
After use
•
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 section titled "Blade guard". Lubricate the
sliding portions with machine oil to prevent rust.
•
When storing the tool, pull the carriage toward you
fully.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed 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.
•
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 regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
•
Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades
M
i
ter
s
a
w bl
ade
s
Fo
r
smoo
th
and
p
re
cis
e
cu
tt
i
ng
i
n
var
ious m
ater
i
a
ls.
Combi
nat
io
n
G
enera
l pu
r
pos
e
bl
ade
f
o
r
fa
s
t
and
smoo
th
r
ip,
c
r
osscu
t
s
and
mi
ter
s.
C
r
osscu
tt
i
ng
Fo
r
smoo
ther
c
r
oss
gra
i
n
cu
t
s. Slic
e
s cl
ean
ly
aga
i
n
s
t
the
gra
i
n
.
Fi
ne
c
r
oss cu
t
s
Fo
r
s
and
-
free
cu
t
s cl
ean
ly
aga
i
n
s
t
the
gra
i
n
.
No
n
-
ferr
ous m
eta
ls
mi
ter
s
a
w bl
ade
s
Fo
r
mi
ter
s i
n
a
lumi
n
um, copp
er
, b
ra
ss,
t
ubi
ng
,
and
o
ther
n
o
n
-
ferr
ous m
eta
ls.
006526
•
Vertical vise
•
Socket wrench with hex wrench on its other end
•
Holder
•
Dust bag
•
Triangular rule
NOTE:
•
Some items in the list may be included in the tool
package as standard accessories. They may differ
from country to country.