Replacing Carbon Brushes; After Use - Makita LH1040 Instruction Manual

triangular rule, try-square, etc. by turning the
0° bevel
counterclockwise.
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Make sure that the pointer on the turn base
point to 0° on the bevel scale on the arm. If it
does not point to 0°, loosen the screw which
secures the pointer and adjust the pointer so
that it will point to 0°.
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(2) 45° bevel angle
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Adjust the 45° bevel angle only after
performing 0° bevel angle adjustment. To
adjust left 45° bevel angle, loosen the lever
and tilt the blade to the left fully. Make sure
that the pointer on the arm points to 45° on
the bevel scale on the arm. If the pointer does
not point to 45°, turn the 45° bevel angle
adjusting bolt on the left side of the arm until
the pointer points to 45°.
angle adjusting
1. Triangular rule
2. Saw blade
3. Top surface of
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turn base
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1. Arm
2. Bevel scale
3. Pointer
4. Turn base
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1. Lever
2. Arm
3. Pointer
4. 45 ﾟ bevel angle
adjusting bolt
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Replacing carbon brushes

bolt
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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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After use

After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the
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tool with a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guards
clean according to the directions in the previously
covered section titled "Blade guard". Lubricate the
sliding portions with machine oil to prevent rust.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers,
always using Makita replacement parts.
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1. Limit mark
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1. Screwdriver
2. Brush holder
cap
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