Maintenance; Optional Accessories; Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita 5008MG Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
• Clean out the upper and lower guards to
ensure there is no accumulated sawdust
which may impede the operation of the lower
guarding system.A dirty guarding system may
limit the proper operation which could result in
serious personal injury. The most effective way
to accomplish this cleaning is with compressed
air. If the dust is being blown out of the
guards be sure the proper eye and breathing
protection is used.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.
Adjusting for accuracy of 90° cut
(vertical cut)
This adjustment has been made at the factory. But if it is
off, adjust the adjusting screw with a hex wrench while
squaring the blade with the base using a triangular rule,
try square, etc.
► Fig.18: 1. Base 2. Adjusting screw
► Fig.19: 1. Triangular rule

Replacing carbon brushes

► Fig.20: 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.
► Fig.21: 1. Brush holder cap 2. Screwdriver
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be per-
formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
For model 5008MGA only
After replacing brushes, plug in the tool and break in
brushes by running tool with no load for about 10 min-
utes. 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.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recom-
mended 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. Only use accessory or attachment for
its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
• Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades
General purpose blade for fast and smooth rip,
Combination
crosscuts and miters.
Pressure treated/ Designed for fast cutting of pressure treated and
Wet lumber wet lumber.
Fine cross cuts For sand-free cuts cleanly against the grain.
• Rip fence (Guide rule)
• Hex wrench
• Dust nozzle (joint)
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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