Replacing Carbon Brushes; After Use; Optional Accessories - Makita BLS713 Instruction Manual

your tool is not aligned properly, perform the following:
1. Miter angle
Push the carriage toward the guide fence and
tighten two clamp screws to secure the carriage.
Loosen the grip which secures the turn base. Turn
the turn base so that the pointer points to 0° on the
miter scale. Then turn the turn base slightly
clockwise and counterclockwise to seat the turn
base in the 0° miter notch. (Leave as it is if the
pointer does not point to 0°.)
Fig.41
Loosen the hex socket bolt securing the guide fence
using the hex wrench.
Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper pin. Square the
side of the blade with the face of the guide fence
using a triangular rule, try-square, etc. Then
securely tighten the hex socket bolt on the guide
fence in order starting from the right side.
Fig.42
Fig.43
Make sure that the pointer points to 0° on the miter
scale. If the pointer does not point to 0°, loosen the
screw which secures the pointer and adjust the
pointer so that it will point to 0°.
2. Bevel angle
(1) 0° bevel angle
Push the carriage toward the guide fence and
tighten two clamp screws to secure the
carriage. Lower the handle fully and lock it in
the lowered position by pushing in the
stopper pin.
Fig.44
Loosen the lever at the rear of the tool.
Turn the 0° bevel angle adjusting bolt (lower
bolt) on the right side of the arm two or three
revolutions counterclockwise to tilt the blade
to the right.
Fig.45
Carefully square the side of the blade with
the top surface of the turn base using the
triangular rule, try-square, etc. by turning the
0° bevel angle adjusting bolt clockwise. Then
tighten the lever securely.
Fig.46
Make sure that the pointer on the arm point to
0° on the bevel scale on the arm holder. If it
does not point to 0°, loosen the screw which
secures the pointer and adjust the pointer so
that it will point to 0°.
(2) 45° bevel angle
Fig.47
Adjust the 45° bevel angle only after
performing 0° bevel angle adjustment. To
adjust left 45° bevel angle, loosen the lever
and tilt the blade to the left fully. Make sure that
the pointer on the arm points to 45° on the
bevel scale on the arm holder. If the pointer
does not point to 45°, turn the 45° bevel angle
adjusting bolt (upper bolt) on the right side of
the arm until the pointer points to 45°.

Replacing carbon brushes

Fig.48
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.
Fig.49
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 use

After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the
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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
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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
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers,
always using Makita replacement parts.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

WARNING:
These Makita accessories or attachments are
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recommended for use with your Makita tool
specified in this manual. The use of any other
accessories or attachments may result in serious
personal injury.
Only use the Makita accessory or attachment
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for its stated purpose. Misuse of an accessory or
attachment may result in serious personal injury.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
Carbide-tipped saw blades
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Vise assembly (Horizontal vise)
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Vertical vise
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Holder set
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Holder assembly
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Holder rod assembly
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Set plate
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Dust bag
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