Replacing Carbon Brushes; After Use; Optional Accessories - Makita LS1040 Instruction Manual

Replacing fluorescent tube
Only for model LS1040F
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► 1. Pull out 2. Push 3. Lamp box 4. Screws
5. Fluorescent tube
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before replacing the fluorescent
tube.
• Do not apply force, impact or scratch to a flu-
orescent tube, which can cause a glass of the
fluorescent tube to be broken resulting in a
injury to you or your bystanders.
• Leave the florescent tube for a while immedi-
ately after a use of it and then replace it. If not.
You may burn yourself.
Remove screws, which secure Lamp Box for the light.
Pull out the Lamp Box keeping pushing lightly the upper
position of it as illustrated on the left.
Pull out the fluorescent tube and then replace it with
Makita original new one.

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.
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► 1. Brush holder cap 2. Screwdriver
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.

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 portions 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
WARNING:
These Makita accessories or
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.
WARNING:
Only use the Makita accessory
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-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
• Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades
(Refer to our website or contact your local Makita
dealer for the correct saw blades to be used for
the material to be cut.)
• Auxiliary plate
• Vise assembly (Horizontal vise)
• Vertical vise
• Socket wrench
• Holder set
• Holder assembly
• Holder rod assembly
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