Maintenance - Makita STRAIGHT SHEAR JS1660 Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE
CAUTION :
Always be sure that the tool
i s
switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform
inspection or maintenance.
Workpiece Thickness
Replacing carbon brushes
Remove and check the carbon brushes
regularly. Replace when they wear down
t o the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes
clean and free t o slip in the holders. Both
*
carbon brushes should be replaced a t the
same time. Use only Makita carbon brushes.
Cutting length
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.
Hard steel
Limit mark
1.2 mm (3/64")
180 m
( 590 ft.)
Stainless
Mild steel
I
1.6 mm (1/16")
I
200 m
( 656 ft.)
1.2 mm (3/64") 150
m (
492
ft.)
Aluminum 2.0 mm (5/64")
400 m (1,312 ft.)
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.
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