Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita DCS552 Manuel D'instruction

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► 1. Cutting line 2. Base 3. Sight grooves
CAUTION:
Do not stack materials when cut-
ting them.
CAUTION:
Do not cut hardened steel, wood,
plastics, concrete, tile, etc. Cut only mild steel,
aluminum and stainless steel with a suitable
circular saw blade.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the circular saw
blade, workpiece or cutting chips with bare hands
immediately after cutting. They may be extremely
hot and could burn your skin.
CAUTION:
If the tool is operated continuously
until the battery cartridge has discharged, allow
the tool to rest for 15 minutes before proceeding
with a fresh battery.
Rip fence (Guide rule)
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Make sure that the rip fence is
securely installed in the correct position before
use. Improper attachment may cause dangerous
kickback.
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► 1. Rip fence (Guide rule) 2. Clamping screw
The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accurate
straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly
against the side of the workpiece and secure it in posi-
tion with the clamping screw on the front of the base. It
also makes repeated cuts of uniform width possible.
MAINTENANCE
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CAUTION:
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
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maintenance.
CAUTION:
guards to ensure there is no accumulated metal
chips which may impede the operation of the
lower guarding system. A dirty guarding system
may limit the proper operation which could result in
serious personal injury. When using compressed
air to blow metal chips out of the guards, wear a
proper eye and breathing protection.
CAUTION:
of the dust box and wipe off the saw dust on the
tool. Fine metallic dust may come inside the tool and
cause malfunction or a fire.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
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.
Inspecting the circular saw blade
• Check the circular saw blade carefully for
cracks or damage before and after each use.
Replace a cracked or damaged circular saw
blade immediately.
Replace with a new circular saw blade as soon
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as it no longer cuts effectively. Continuing to
use a dull circular saw blade may cause a danger-
ous kickback and/or motor overload.
Circular saw blades for metal cutter cannot be
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re-sharpened.

Replacing carbon brushes

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► 1. Limit mark
Check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace them 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.
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Always be sure that the tool is
Clean out the upper and lower
After each use, clean up the inside
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