MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
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.
Cleaning the jaws and jaw case
Interval of cleaning: Every 3,000 installations of rivet
If the dust is accumulated, it deteriorates the movement
of jaws and may accelerate wear of jaws and jaw case.
To clean the jaws and jaw case, follow the steps below.
1.
Remove the jaw case. For the removal procedure,
refer to the removal instructions for the head assembly.
2.
Remove the jaws from the jaw case.
► 1 . Jaw case 2. Jaw
3.
Clean the jaws and jaw case with a brush.
Remove metal powder clogged between the teeth of the
jaws.
4.
Apply molybdenum disulfide based grease evenly
to the inner periphery of the jaw case.
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► 1 . Area to apply grease 2. Jaw case
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5.
Install the jaws to the jaw case.
► 1 . Jaw 2. Jaw case
NOTICE:
When installing the jaws, be sure to
align the tips of jaws.
6.
Install the jaw case. If the grease is adhered to the
tips of the jaws, wipe off the grease with a dry cloth.
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► 1 . Area where grease should not to be adhered
2. Jaw
7.
Install the head assembly.
8.
Wipe off the grease from the jaws.
Insert a rivet into the nose piece, then move it up and
down, and left and right, then remove it from the nose
piece, and then wipe the grease from the rivet with a dry
cloth. Repeat the same procedure twice or 3 times.
NOTICE:
If the grease is adhered to the tip
or inside of the jaw, the jaws may slip during
operation.
Replacing the jaws in the jaw case
If the jaws in the jaw case are worn out, replace them
with new ones. To replace the jaws, follow the same
procedure for cleaning the jaws and jaw case. When
installing jaws to the jaw case, install new jaws.
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