After Use; Replacing Carbon Brushes; Optional Accessories - Makita LS1219L Instruction Manual

7. Slide the adjusting screw to the position that the
laser line comes onto the cutting line and then tighten.
NOTE: The movable range of laser line is factory
adjusted within 1 mm (0.04") from the side surface
of blade.
Cleaning the laser light lens
For model LS1219L only
The laser light becomes hard to see as the lens for
the laser light gets dirty. Clean the lens for laser light
periodically.
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► 1. Screw 2. Lens
Unplug the tool. Loosen the screw and pull out the lens.
Clean the lens gently with a damp soft cloth.
NOTICE:
Do not remove the screw which
secures the lens. If the lens does not come out,
loosen the screw further.
NOTICE:
Do not use solvents or any petro-
leum-based cleaners on the lens.

Replacing carbon brushes

► 1. Limit mark
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.
► 1. Brush holder cap
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 the electric brake is not working
correctly, have the tool repaired by a Makita service center.

After use

After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the 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 por-
tions with machine oil to prevent rust.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
attachments are 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.
or attachment for its stated purpose. Misuse of
an accessory or attachment may result in serious
personal injury.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
1 ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
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NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They may
differ from country to country.
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WARNING:
These Makita accessories or
WARNING:
Only use the Makita accessory
Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades
Vertical vise
Horizontal vise
Crown molding stopper set
Dust bag
Triangular rule
Hex wrench
Hex wrench (for LS1219L)