squaring the blade with the base using a triangular rule,
try square, etc.
1
Replacing carbon brushes
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.
1
2
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
001501
1. Adjusting screw
2. Base
2
001510
1. Triangular rule
1
001145
1. Limit mark
1
001524
1. Brush holder
cap
2. Screwdriver
electric brake operation when releasing the switch trig-
ger. 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 per-
formed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers,
always using Makita replacement parts.
Ni-Cd
Recycling the Battery
The only way to dispose of a Makita battery is to recycle
it. The law prohibits any other method of disposal.
To recycle the battery:
1.
Remove the battery from the tool.
2.
a)
Take the battery to your nearest Makita Fac-
tory Service Center
or
b)
Take the battery to your nearest Makita
Authorized Service Center or Distributor that
has been designated as a Makita battery
recycling location.
Call your nearest Makita Service Center or Distributor to
determine the location that provides Makita battery recy-
cling. See your local Yellow Pages under "Tools-Electric".
ACCESSORIES
•
These
accessories
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.
attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
•
Carbide-tipped saw blades
General purpose blade for fast and smooth rip,
Combination
crosscuts and miters.
•
Rip fence (Guide rule)
•
Hex wrench 5
•
Various type of Makita genuine batteries and
chargers
•
Plastic case
9
EN0001-1
or
attachments
Only
use
accessory
006540
are
or