Operation; Maintenance - Makita 4101rh Instruction Manual

Installing water pipe
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First, unplug the tool. Loosen the wing bolt on the depth
guide and move the base down. Install the water pipe on
the blade case using the screw.
Attach the vinyl tube onto the water pipe and attach the
adapter on the vinyl tube to a faucet of water mains
pressure. Adjust the amount of water flow by simply
adjusting the water cock.
Installing cover (A)
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Install the cover (A) on the tool so that its side with
"Upside " mark faces upward.

OPERATION

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Adjust the amount of water flow. Hold the tool firmly. Set
the base plate on the workpiece to be cut without the
wheel making any contact. Then turn the tool on and
wait until the wheel attains full speed. Now simply move
the tool forward over the workpiece surface, keeping it
flat and advancing smoothly until the cutting is
completed. Keep your cutting line straight and your
speed of advance uniform.
1. Wing bolt
2. Blade case
3. Water pipe
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1. Clamp
2. Cover (A)
CAUTION:
This tool should only be used on horizontal
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surfaces.
Be sure to move the tool forward in a straight line
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and gently. Forcing and exerting excessive
pressure or allowing the wheel to bend, pinch or
twist in the cut can cause overheating of the motor
and dangerous kickback of the tool.
Since excessive cutting may cause overload of the
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motor, the depth of cut should not be more than 20
mm at a pass. When you wish to cut more than 20
mm deep, make a couple of passes with
progressively deeper settings.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
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the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
Dressing diamond wheel
If the cutting action of the diamond wheel begins to
diminish, use an old discarded coarse grit bench grinder
wheel or concrete block to dress the diamond wheel. To
do this, tightly secure the bench grinder wheel or
concrete block and cut in it.
After use
Blow away dust from the inside of the tool by running the
tool at an idle for a while. Brush off accumulation of dust
on the base. Accumulation of dust in the motor or on the
base may cause a malfunction of the tool.
Cleaning covers
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When accumulation of dust on the cover (A) looks
excessive, loosen the clamp and remove the cover (A).
Wash off accumulation of dust inside the cover (A) and
wipe it. Then install the cover (A) on the tool so that its
side with "Upside
cover (A) toward the motor as far as it will go and secure
it by tightening the clamp.
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1. Clamp
2. Cover (A)
" mark faces upward. Push the