Optional Accessories; Maintenance; Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita 5104 Instruction Manual

serious injury. Release switch, wait for blade to stop and
then withdraw tool. Realign tool on new cut line, and start
cut again. Attempt to avoid positioning which exposes
operator to chips and wood dust being ejected from saw.
Use eye protection to help avoid injury.
Rip fence (Guide rule)
Fig.10
The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accurate
straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against
the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with
the screw on the front of the base. It also makes repeated
cuts of uniform width possible.
Joint assembly
(for connecting a vacuum cleaner)
Fig.11
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a vacuum cleaner to your tool. Install the joint on
the tool using the screw. Then connect a hose of the
vacuum cleaner to the joint.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
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like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
Adjusting for accuracy of 90° cut (vertical cut)
This adjustment has been made at the factory. But if it is
off, adjust the adjusting screw with a hex wrench while
squaring the blade with the base using a triangular rule,
try square, etc.
Fig.12
Fig.13

Replacing carbon brushes

Fig.14
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.15
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
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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.
Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades
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General purpose blade for fast and smooth rip,
Combination
crosscuts and miters.
Pressure treated/ Designed for fast cutting of pressure treated and
Wet lumber wet lumber.
Fine cross cuts For sand-free cuts cleanly against the grain.
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Rip fence (Guide rule)
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Hex wrench
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NOTE:
Some items in the list may be included in the tool
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package as standard accessories. They may differ
from country to country.
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or attachments
Only use accessory or
are