Maintenance; Cutting Capacity; Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita 2414NB Instruction Manual

CAUTION:
Proper handle pressure during cutting and
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maximum cutting efficiency can be determined by
the amount of sparks that is produced while cutting.
Your pressure on the handle should be adjusted to
produce the maximum amount of sparks. Do not
force the cut by applying excessive pressure on
the handle. Reduced cutting efficiency, premature
wheel wear, as well as, possible damage to the
tool, cut-off wheel or workpiece may result.

Cutting capacity

Max. cutting capacity varies depending upon the cutting
angle and workpiece shape. Applicable wheel diameter:
355 mm
Workpiece
shape
Cutting
angle
90° 115 mm
45° 115 mm
Workpiece
shape
Cutting
angle
115mm x 130mm
90° 102 mm × 194 mm
70 mm × 233 mm
45° 115mm x 103mm
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For tools with the under cover
1
2
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To remove the collected dust from the under cover, place
the tool with its side up and pull the under cover open
after removing the wing bolt as shown in the figure. Be
sure to close and secure the under cover with the wing
bolt after the removal of dust.
119 mm
106 mm
137 mm
100 mm
1. Under cover
2. Wing bolt
7
Carrying tool
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Fold down the tool head to the position where you can
attach the chain to the hook on the handle.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
•
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
•
the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.

Replacing carbon brushes

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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.
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1. Limit mark
1
1. Screwdriver
2. Brush holder
1
cap
2