Maintenance; Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita SP6000 Instruction Manual

When using with guide rail (accessory)
► Fig.24: 1. Adjusting screws
Place the tool on the rear end of guide rail. Turn two
adjusting screws on the tool base so that the tool slides
smoothly without a clatter. Hold the tool firmly. The tool
is provided with both a front grip and rear handle. Use
both to best grasp the tool. Turn on the tool, press down
the tool to the preset depth of cut and cut the splinter-
guard along the full length with a stroke. The edge of
the splinterguard corresponds to the cutting edge.
When bevel cutting with the guide rail, slide the slide lever on
the tool base so that the tool does not fall down on its side.
► Fig.25: 1. Slide lever
Move the slide lever on the tool base in the direction
of arrow so that it engages the undercut groove in the
guide rail.
Rip fence (guide rule) (Optional accessory)
► Fig.26: 1. Rip fence (Guide rule)
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 screws on the front and the back of
the base. It also makes repeated cuts of uniform width
possible.
Overturning the rip fence (guide rule) also works as a
sub base for the tool.
Plunge cutting (Cutting-out)
► Fig.27: 1. Rear edge of tool base 2. Fixed stop
WARNING:
• To avoid a kickback, be sure to observe the
following instructions.
When using the tool without guide
rail
Place the tool on the workpiece with the rear edge of
tool base against a fixed stop or equivalent which is
devised by an operator.
When using the tool with guide rail
Place the tool on the guide rail with the rear edge of
tool base against a fixed stop or equivalent which is
clamped on the guide rail.
Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the front grip and
the other on the tool handle. Then push in the lock-off
button and turn the tool on and wait until the blade
attains full speed. Now press down the saw head slowly
to the preset depth of cut and simply move the tool
forward to the desired plunge position.
NOTE:
• The markings on the side of the blade guard
show the front and rear cutting points of the saw
blade (A for diameter 160 mm and B for diame-
ter 165 mm) at the maximum cutting depth and
using the guide rail.
► Fig.28
Guide device (accessories)
Use of the miter gauge (accessory) allows exact miter
cuts with angles and fitting works.
Use of the clamp (accessory) ensures firm hold of work-
piece on the table.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
• Clean out the guard to ensure there is no
accumulated sawdust which may impede
the operation of the guarding system. A dirty
guarding system may limit the proper operation
which could result in serious personal injury. The
most effective way to accomplish this cleaning is
with compressed air. If the dust is being blown
out of the guard, be sure the proper eye and
breathing protection is used.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.
Adjusting for accuracy of 90° and
45° cut (vertical and 45° cut)
This adjustment has been made at the factory. But if it is
off, adjust the adjusting screws with a hex wrench while
inspecting 90° or 45° the blade with the base using a
triangular rule or square rule, etc.
► Fig.29: 1. Adjusting screw for 90°
► Fig.30: 1. Adjusting screw for 45°
NOTE:
• Adjusting for accuracy of 22.5° , 48° and -1° cut
cannot be performed.

Replacing carbon brushes

► Fig.31: 1. Limit mark
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.
► Fig.32: 1. Screwdriver 2. Brush holder cap
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.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be per-
formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
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