Adjusting for accuracy of 0° and 45°
cut (vertical and 45° cut)
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► 1. Adjusting screw for 45° 2. Adjusting screw for 0°
0
► 1. Triangular rule
This adjustment has been made at the factory. But if it is off, adjust
the adjusting screws with a hex wrench while inspecting 0° or 45°
the blade with the base using a triangular rule or square rule, etc.
Replacing carbon brushes
► 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.
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45
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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.
► 1. Screwdriver 2. Brush holder cap
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.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
•
These accessories or attachments are recom-
mended for use with your Makita tool specified
in this manual. The use of any other accessories
or attachments might present a risk of injury to
persons. Only use accessory or attachment for
its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
•
Saw blades
•
Rip fence (Guide rule)
•
Dust nozzle
•
Hex wrench
•
Makita genuine battery and charger
NOTE:
•
Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They
may differ from country to country.
MAKITA LIMITED WARRANTY
Please refer to the annexed warranty sheet for the most
current warranty terms applicable to this product.If annexed
warranty sheet is not available, refer to the warranty details
set forth at below website for your respective country.
United States of America: www.makitatools.com
Canada: www.makita.ca
Other countries: www.makita.com
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