Maintenance; Replacing Carbon Brushes; Optional Accessories - Makita RP1800 Instruction Manual

Adjusting the depth of cut
• A small amount of depth of cut can be obtained by
turning this screw with a screwdriver from above
the table. (1.0 mm per a full turn)
• Turning it clockwise makes the depth of cut
greater and turning it counterclockwise smaller.
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► 1 . Screwdriver

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.

Replacing carbon brushes

► 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.
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.
► 1 . Brush holder cap 2. Screwdriver
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
electric brake is not working well, ask your local Makita
service center for repair.
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.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

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If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
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NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They may
differ from country to country.
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CAUTION:
These accessories or attachments are recom-
mended 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. Only use accessory or attachment for
its stated purpose.
Straight & groove forming bits
Edge forming bits
Laminate trimming bits
Straight guide
Trimmer guide
Guide holder
Templet guides
Templet guide adapter
Lock nut
Collet cone 12 mm, 1/2"
Collet sleeve 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm
Collet sleeve 3/8", 1/4"
Wrench 24
Vacuum head set