removed and the blade clamp sleeve is fixed at the
released position.
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NOTE:
If you remove the saw blade without rotating the
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blade clamp sleeve fully, the sleeve may not be
fixed. In this case, rotate the blade clamp sleeve
fully, then make the sleeve fixed at the released
position.
OPERATION
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CAUTION:
Always press the shoe firmly against the workpiece
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during operation. If the shoe is held away from the
workpiece during operation, strong vibration and/or
twisting will be produced, causing the blade to
snap dangerously.
Always wear gloves to protect your hands from hot
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flying chips when cutting metal.
Be sure to always wear suitable eye protection
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which conforms with current national standards.
Always use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when
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cutting metal. Failure to do so will cause premature
blade wear.
If the tool is operated continuously until the battery
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cartridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest for
15 minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery.
Press the shoe firmly against the workpiece. Do not
allow the tool to bounce. Bring the blade into light
contact with the workpiece. First, make a pilot groove
using a slower speed. Then use a faster speed to
continue cutting.
1. Blade clamp
sleeve
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NOTE:
If the tool is operated continuously until the battery
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cartridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest for
15 minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
Replacing carbon brushes
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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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After replacing brushes, insert the battery cartridge into
the tool and break in brushes by running tool with no
load for about 1 minute. Then check the tool while
running and electric brake operation when releasing the
switch trigger. If electric brake is not working well, ask
your local Makita service center for repair.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
1. Limit mark
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1. Brush holder
cap
2. Screwdriver