Maintenance; Replacing Carbon Brushes; Replacing Blades - Makita DJS161 Instruction Manual

OPERATION
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Turn the tool on and set front ends of the side blades on
the workpiece. Now simply move the tool forward,
keeping the side blades flush with the workpiece surface.
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CAUTION:
When cutting a small portion of the workpiece, you
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may have difficulty completing the end of the cut. In
that case, try to cut it again, pulling the workpiece
back slightly.

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.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
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the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
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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1. Limit mark
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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.
2
3
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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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2
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Reinstall the holder cap cover on the tool.

Replacing blades

The service life of the blades varies in terms of the
workpiece to be cut. The following reference tables
indicate the approximate service life of the blades.
When the blades become dull, ask Makita Authorized
Service Centers to replace the blades.
For DJS161
Material
Mild steel plate
(SPCC)
Stainless steel plate
(SUS304)
Aluminum plate
(A-5052)
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For DJS101
Material
Mild steel plate
(SPCC)
Stainless steel plate
(SUS304)
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1. Brush holder
1
cover
2. Notch
3. Screwdriver
1. Brush holder
cap
2. Screwdriver
Cutting thickness Life of blades
(mm)
1.6
1.2
2.5
Cutting thickness Life of blades
(mm)
1.0 120
0.7
(m)
200
150
400
(m)
50