Maintenance; Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita BSS500 Instruction Manual

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.
Adjusting for accuracy of 90° cut (vertical 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° the blade with the base using a
triangular rule or square rule, etc.
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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.
1. Adjusting screw
for 90 ﾟ
1. Triangular rule
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1. Limit mark
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After replacing brushes, insert the battery cartridge into
the tool and break in brushes by running tool with no
load for about 1 minute. 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
performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
These accessories
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recommended 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.
attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
Carbide-tipped saw blades
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General purpose blade for fast and smooth rip,
Combination
crosscuts and miters.
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Rip fence (Guide rule)
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Hex wrench 5
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Dust nozzle
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Makita genuine batteries and charger
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1. Brush holder
cap
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2. Screwdriver
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or attachments
Only use accessory or
are