Maintenance; Operation; Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita BJS160 Instruction Manual

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Then use the hex wrench to adjust the clearance by
tightening or loosening the bolt. There may be a slight
difference between clearance of both sides of the center
blade.
Check the smaller clearance with the thickness gauge
and adjust it.
When using the thickness gauge to adjust the blade
clearance, refer to the table.
Workpiece thickness (mm)
Less than 0.8
0.8 - 1.3
More than 1.3
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After adjusting the clearance, tighten the screw securely.
Storing hex wrench
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Store the hex wrench as shown in the figure when not in use.

OPERATION

Lubrication
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Before operation, lubricate the contact point of the center
blade and the pin. To keep good cutting performance,
also use a cutting lubricant from time to time during
operation.
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2. Thickness gauge
3. Side blade
4. Hex wrench
5. Hex socket head
bolt
Marking on thickness gauge
0.5
1.0
1.5
1. Hex wrench
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1. Oil supply
2. Center blade
3. Pin
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 the
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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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