Replacing Carbon Brushes; After Use - Makita LS1214 Instruction Manual

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before replacing the fluorescent tube.
• Do not apply force, impact or scratch to a
fluorescent tube, which can cause a glass of the
fluorescent tube to be broken resulting in a injury to
you or your bystanders.
• Leave the florescent tube for a while immediately
after a use of it and then replace it. If not. You may
burn yourself.
Remove screws, which secure Lamp Box for the light.
Pull out the Lamp Box keeping pushing lightly the upper
position of it as illustrated on the left.
Pull out the fluorescent tube and then replace it with
Makita original new one.

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.
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.
After replacing brushes, plug in the tool and break in
brushes by running tool with no load for about 10 min-
utes. Then check the tool while running and electric
brake operation when releasing the switch trigger. If elec-
tric brake is not working well, ask your local Makita ser-
vice center for repair.
001145
1. Limit mark
1
002463
1. Brush holder
cap
2. Screwdriver
2
1

After use

• After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the
tool with a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guard
clean according to the directions in the previously
covered section titled "Blade guard". Lubricate the
sliding portions with machine oil to prevent rust.
• When storing the tool, pull the carriage toward you
fully so that the slide pole is thoroughly inserted into
the turn base.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be per-
formed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers,
always using Makita replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• These accessories
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.
• Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades
Miter saw blades For smooth and precise cutting in various materials.
General purpose blade for fast and smooth rip,
Combination
crosscuts and miters.
For smoother cross grain cuts. Slices cleanly
Crosscutting
against the grain.
Fine cross cuts For sand-free cuts cleanly against the grain.
Non-ferrous metals
For miters in aluminum, copper, brass, tubing,
miter saw blades and other non-ferrous metals.
• Sub-fence R
• Vise assembly (Horizontal vise)
• Vertical vise
• Socket wrench 13
• Holder
• Dust bag
• Elbow
• Crown molding stopper set
• Triangular rule
• Lock-off button (2 pcs.)
• Fluorescent tube (For LS1214F)
• Hex wrench (For LS1214L)
23
or attachments
Only use accessory
006526
are
or