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CAUTION:
Applying excessive pressure to the tool or twisting
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of the blade may cause bevel cutting or damage to
the blade.
When not using the tool for a long period of time,
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remove the blade from the tool.
If the tool is operated continuously until the battery
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cartridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest for
15 minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery.
Cutting lubricant
When cutting metals, use Makita cutting wax as a cutting
lubricant. To apply the cutting wax to the blade teeth,
start the tool and cut in to the cutting wax as shown in
the figure after removing a cap of the cutting wax.
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CAUTION:
Never use cutting oil or apply excessive amount of
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wax to the blade. It may cause the blade to slip or
come off unexpectedly.
When cutting cast iron, do not use any cutting wax.
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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 the
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like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
Cleaning
After use, remove wax, chips and dust from the tool,
wheel tires and blade.
CAUTION:
Never use solvents such as turpentine, gasoline,
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lacquer, etc. to clean plastic parts.
Wax and chips on the tires may cause the blade to
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slip and come off unexpectedly. Use a dry cloth to
remove wax and chips from the tires.
1. Cutting wax
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Replacing tires on wheels
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When the blade slips or does not track properly because
of badly worn tires, or the lip of the tire on motor side
gets damaged, the tires should be replaced.
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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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.
1. Wheel
2. Tire
3. Lip
1. Limit mark
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1. Screwdriver
2. Brush holder
cap
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