CAUTION:
Never use cutting oil or apply excessive amount of
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wax to the blade. It may cause the blade to slip or
come off unexpectedly.
When cutting cast iron, do not use any cutting wax.
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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
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like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
Cleaning
After use, remove wax, chips and dust from the tool,
wheel tires and blade.
CAUTION:
Never use solvents such as turpentine, gasoline,
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lacquer, etc. to clean plastic parts.
Wax and chips on the tires may cause the blade to
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slip and come off unexpectedly. Use a dry cloth to
remove wax and chips from the tires.
Replacing tires on wheels
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When the blade slips or does not track properly because
of badly worn tires, or the lip of the tire on motor side gets
damaged, the tires should be replaced.
Replacing fluorescent tube
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CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before replacing the fluorescent tube.
1. Wheel
2. Tire
3. Lip
1. Fluorescent tube
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2. lump box
3. Tapping screw
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Do not apply force, impact or scratch to a
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fluorescent tube, which can cause a glass of the
fluorescent tube to be broken resulting in a injury to
you or your bystanders.
Leave the fluorescent tube for a while immediately
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after a use of it and then replace it. If not. You may
burn yourself.
Remove screws, which secure Lamp Box for the light.
Pull out the Lamp Box keeping pushing lightly the upper
position of it as illustrated on the left.
Pull out the fluorescent tube and then replace it with
Makita original new one.
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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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.
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1. Limit mark
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1. Screwdriver
2. Brush holder cap