MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
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,
lacquer, etc. to clean plastic parts.
• Wax and chips on the tires may cause the blade to slip
and come off unexpectedly. Use a dry cloth to remove
wax and chips from the tires.
Replacing tires on wheels (Fig. 14)
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 carbon brushes (Fig. 15)
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. (Fig. 16)
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
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recommended
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 regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Band saw blades
• Hex wrench 4
• Cutting wax
• 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.
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined according
to EN60745:
Sound pressure level (L
Sound power level (L
Uncertainty (K): 3 dB (A)
Wear ear protection.
ENG905-1
): 81 dB (A)
pA
): 92 dB (A)
WA
Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determined
according to EN60745:
Work mode: cutting metal
Vibration emission (a
Uncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s
• The declared vibration emission value has been
measured in accordance with the standard test method
and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
• The declared vibration emission value may also be
used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
WARNING:
• The vibration emission during actual use of the power
tool can differ from the declared emission value
depending on the ways in which the tool is used.
• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the
operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in
the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts
of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool
is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to
the trigger time).
For European countries only
EC Declaration of Conformity
We Makita Corporation as the responsible
manufacturer declare that the following Makita
machine(s):
Designation of Machine:
Cordless Portable Band Saw
Model No./ Type: BPB180
are of series production and
Conforms to the following European Directives:
2006/42/EC
And are manufactured in accordance with the following
standards or standardised documents:
EN60745
The technical documentation is kept by:
Makita International Europe Ltd.
Technical Department,
Michigan Drive, Tongwell,
Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15 8JD, England
30. 1. 2009
Tomoyasu Kato
Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi, 446-8502, JAPAN
2
): 2.5 m/s
or less
h,CM
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ENH101-16
Director
ENG900-1
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