Maintenance - Makita N5900B Instruction Manual

attempt to turn or force the tool back to the cut line.
Doing so may bind the blade and lead to dangerous
kickback and possible serious injury. Release switch,
wait for blade to stop and then withdraw tool. Realign
tool on a new cut line, and start cut again. Attempt to
avoid positioning which exposes operator to chips and
wood dust being ejected from saw. Use eye protection to
help avoid injury.
Fig.10
Rip fence (Guide rule)
Fig.11
The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accurate
straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against
the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with
the screw on the front of the base. It also makes
repeated cuts of uniform width possible.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
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.
Fig.13
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized 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.
Saw blades
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Rip fence (Guide rule)
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Offset wrench 13
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Grip 36
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Joint set
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or attachments
Only use accessory or
are
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