Maintenance; Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita XJP03 Instruction Manual

7. Switch on the tool and gently push it forward to
extend the blade into the workpiece.
8. Gently return the tool to the original position after
the adjusting screw reaches the stopper.
9. For Corner Joint and T-Butt Joint only
Clamp the horizontal workpiece to the
workbench.
For Miter Joint only
Clamp the other workpiece to the workbench
with the mitered edge facing up.
For Frame Joint and Edge-To-Edge Joint only
Clamp the other workpiece to the workbench.
10. For Corner Joint only
Place the tool on the workpiece so that the
blade is facing down.
For T-Butt Joint only
Remove the angle guide from the tool. Place
the tool on the workpiece so that the blade is
facing down.
11. Repeat the steps 6 - 8 to groove in the horizontal
or the other workpiece.
If you do not need to center the blade in the board
thickness, proceed as follows:
For Corner Joint, Miter Joint, Frame Joint and Edge-
To-Edge Joint only
Remove the angle guide from the tool. Set the
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fence at 90° for Corner Joint, Frame Joint and
Edge-To-Edge Joint or at 45° for Miter Joint.
Follow steps 1 - 11 excluding steps 5 and 10
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described above.
For T-Butt Joint only
Fit the two workpieces together as they will appear
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in the finished joint position.
Lay the vertical workpiece on the horizontal one.
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Clamp both workpieces to the workbench.
Remove the angle guide from the tool.
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Follow the steps 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 11 described
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above.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed 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.
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The tool and its air vents have to be kept clean.
Regularly clean the tool's air vents or whenever the
vents start to become obstructed.

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.
Insert the top end of slotted bit screwdriver into the
notch in the tool and remove the holder cap cover by
lifting it up.
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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. Exhaust vent
2. Inhalation vent
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1. Limit mark
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1. Holder cap
cover
2. Screwdriver
1. Brush holder
cap
2. Screwdriver