Replacing Carbon Brushes; After Use - Makita LS1016 Instruction Manual

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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.
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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
minutes. Then check the tool while running and electric
brake operation when releasing the switch trigger. If
electric brake is not working well, ask your local Makita
service center for repair.

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.
1. Limit mark
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1. Screwdriver
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2. Brush holder
cap
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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.
Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades
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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.
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Vise assembly (Horizontal vise)
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Vertical vise
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Socket wrench 13
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Holder
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Dust bag
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Crown molding stopper set
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Triangular rule
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Dust box
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Hex wrench (for LS1016L)
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or attachments
Only use accessory or
are