Replacing Carbon Brushes; Optional Accessories; After Use - Makita LS1017 Instruction Manual

To adjust the right 5° bevel angle, perform
the same procedure as that described
above.

Replacing carbon brushes

Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace when they wear down to 3 mm in length. 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 . Screwdriver 2. Brush holder cap
After replacing brushes, plug in the tool and break in
brushes by running tool with no load for about 10 min-
utes. Then check the tool while running and electric
brake operation when releasing the switch trigger. If
the electric brake is not working correctly, have the tool
repaired by a Makita service center

After use

• After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the
tool with a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guard
clean according to the directions in the previously
covered section titled "Blade guard". Lubricate the
sliding portions with machine oil to prevent rust.
• When storing the tool, pull the carriage toward you
fully.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
WARNING:
• These Makita accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita
tool specified in this manual. The use of any
other accessories or attachments may result in
serious personal injury.
• Only use the Makita accessory or attachment
for its stated purpose. Misuse of an accessory
or attachment may result in serious personal
injury.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
• Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades
(Refer to our website or contact your local Makita
dealer for the correct saw blades to be used for
the material to be cut.)
• Vise assembly (Horizontal vise)
• Vertical vise
• Socket wrench with hex wrench on its other end
• Holder
• Holder assembly
• Dust bag
• Elbow
• Triangular rule
NOTE:
• Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They
may differ from country to country.
MAKITA LIMITED WARRANTY
Please refer to the annexed warranty sheet for the
most current warranty terms applicable to this product.
If annexed warranty sheet is not available, refer to the
warranty details set forth at below website for your
respective country.
United States of America: www.makitatools.com
Canada: www.makita.ca
Other countries: www.makita.com
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