Maintenance; Optional Accessories; Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita SP6000 Instruction Manual

Fig.19
Move the slide lever on the tool base in the direction of arrow
so that it engages the undercut groove in the guide rail.
Rip fence (guide rule) (Accessory)
Fig.20
The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accurate
straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against
the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with
the screws on the front and the back of the base. It also
makes repeated cuts of uniform width possible.
Overturning the rip fence (guide rule) also works as a
sub base for the tool.
Plunge cutting (Cutting-out)
Fig.21
WARNING:
To avoid a kickback, be sure to observe the
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following instructions.
When using the tool without guide rail
Place the tool on the workpiece with the rear edge of tool
base against a fixed stop or equivalent which is devised
by an operator.
When using the tool with guide rail
Place the tool on the guide rail with the rear edge of tool
base against a fixed stop or equivalent which is clamped
on the guide rail.
Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the front grip and the other
on the tool handle. Then push in the lock-off button and turn the
tool on and wait until the blade attains full speed. Now press
down the saw head slowly to the preset depth of cut and simply
move the tool forward to the desired plunge position.
NOTE:
The markings on the side of the blade guard show
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the absolute front and the absolute rear cutting
points of the saw blade (A for diameter 160 mm
and B for diameter 165 mm) at the maximum
cutting depth and using the guide rail.
Fig.22
Guide device (accessories)
Use of the miter gauge (accessory) allows exact miter
cuts with angles and fitting works.
Use of the clamp (accessory) ensures firm hold of
workpiece on the table.

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 the like.
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Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
Adjusting for accuracy of 90° and 45° cut
(vertical and 45° cut)
This adjustment has been made at the factory. But if it is
off, adjust the adjusting screws with a hex wrench while
inspecting 90° or 45° the blade with the base using a
triangular rule or square rule, etc.
Fig.23
Fig.24
NOTE:
Adjusting for accuracy of 22.5° , 48° and -1° cut
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cannot be performed.

Replacing carbon brushes

Fig.25
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.26
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.
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

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.
Saw blades
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Guide rail
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Rip fence (Guide rule)
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Miter gauge
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Clamp
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Hex wrench
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Sheet set for guide rail
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Rubber sheet set for guide rail
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Position sheet set for guide rail
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NOTE:
Some items in the list may be included in the tool
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package as standard accessories. They may differ
from country to country.
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or attachments
Only use accessory or
are