Maintenance; Optional Accessories; Adjusting The Cutting Angle; Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita LF1000 Instruction Manual

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
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the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
WARNING:
Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean
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for the best and safest performance.

Adjusting the cutting angle

This tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory,
but rough handling may have affected the alignment. If
your tool is not aligned properly, perform the following:
1. Miter angle
Fig.61
Miter angle 0° adjusting bolts are located in four
positions.
Loosen four miter angle 0° adjusting bolts by
turning counterclockwise from the underside of the
table.
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pulling and rotating the stopper pin to
the angle of 90° clockwise. Square the side of the
blade with the face of the guide fence using a
triangular rule, try-square, etc. Then securely
tighten the four adjusting bolts on the sub arm from
the underside of the table. Make sure that the
pointer points to 0° on the miter scale. If not so,
adjust the pointer position by loosening the screw
securing the pointer. After adjusting it, securely
tighten the screw.
Fig.62
2. Bevel angle
Fig.63
(1) 0° bevel angle
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the
lowered position by pulling and rotating the
stopper pin to the angle of 90° clockwise.
Loosen the lever at the rear of the tool.
Turn, from the underside of the table, the 0°
bevel angle adjusting bolt on the right side of
the sub arm two or three revolutions
counterclockwise to tilt the blade to the right.
Carefully square the side of the blade with
the top surface of the turn table using the
triangular rule, try-square, etc. by turning the
0° bevel angle adjusting bolt clockwise.
Fig.64
Make sure that the pointer on the turn table
point to 0° on the bevel scale on the arm. If it
does not point to 0°, loosen the screw which
secures the pointer and adjust the pointer so
that it will point to 0°.
Fig.65
(2) 45° bevel angle
Adjust the 45° bevel angle only after
performing 0° bevel angle adjustment. To
adjust left 45° bevel angle, loosen the lever
and tilt the blade to the left fully. Make sure
that the pointer on the arm points to 45° on
the bevel scale on the arm. If the pointer does
not point to 45°, turn, from the underside of
the table, the 45° bevel angle adjusting bolt
on the left side of the sub arm until the pointer
points to 45°.

Replacing carbon brushes

Fig.66
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.67
After use
After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the
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tool with a cloth or the like to assure maximum
service life. Keep the blade guards clean according
to the directions in the previously covered section
titled "Blade guard". Lubricate the sliding portions
with machine oil to prevent rust.
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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Vertical vise
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Hex wrench 6
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Dust bag
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Triangular rule
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Dust cover (Lower blade guard C)
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or attachments
Only use accessory or
are