Maintenance - Makita 2702x1 Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE
CAUTl ON:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform
inspection or maintenance.
Cleaning
Clean out sawdust and chips from time to time. Carefully clean the blade guard and mov-
ing parts inside the table saw.
Lubrication
To keep the table saw in tip-top running condition, and to assure maximum service life, oil
or grease the moving parts and rotating parts from time to time.
Lubrication places:
Threaded shaft to elevate the blade
Hinge to rotate the frame
Elevation guide shafts on motor
Gear to elevate the blade
Replacing carbon brushes
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.
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Limit mark
Use a holder cap opener to remove the
brush holder caps. To replace the carbon
brush in the side near the table, lower the
blade as far as possible by turning the
handle. Loosen the lock lever, tilt the blade
and secure it a t
45".
Then loosen the brush
holder cap while viewing it through the
opening the base. Remove the worn car-
bon brushes, insert the new ones and
secure the brush holder caps.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjust-
ment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using
Makita replacement parts.
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