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OPERATION
Press the shoe firmly against the work-
piece. Do not allow the tool to bounce.
Bring the blade into light contact with the
workpiece. First, make a pilot groove, using
a slower speed. Then use a faster speed to
continue cutting.
ff 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.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool
IS
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before
attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
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.
/
Limit
mark
Brush holder c a p
Screwdriver
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjust-
ment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using
Makita replacement parts.
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