Cutting Capacity; Maintenance; Carrying Tool - Makita 2414EN Instruction Manual

CAUTION:
• Proper handle pressure during cutting and maxi-
mum cutting efficiency can be determined by the
amount of sparks that is produced while cutting.
Your pressure on the handle should be adjusted
to produce the maximum amount of sparks. Do
not force the cut by applying excessive pressure
on the handle. Reduced cutting efficiency, pre-
mature wheel wear, as well as, possible damage
to the tool, cut-off wheel or workpiece may
result.

Cutting capacity

Max. cutting capacity varies depending upon the cutting
angle and workpiece shape. Applicable wheel diameter:
355 mm
Workpiece
shape
Cutting
angle
90° 115 mm
45° 115 mm
Workpiece
shape
Cutting
angle
115mm x 130mm
90° 102 mm × 194 mm
70 mm × 233 mm
45° 115mm x 103mm
For tools with the under cover
► Fig.17: 1. Under cover 2. Wing bolt
To remove the collected dust from the under cover,
place the tool with its side up and pull the under cover
open after removing the wing bolt as shown in the fig-
ure. Be sure to close and secure the under cover with
the wing bolt after the removal of dust.

Carrying tool

► Fig.18
Fold down the tool head to the position where you can
attach the chain to the hook on the handle.

MAINTENANCE

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The tool and its air vents have to be kept clean.
Regularly clean the tool's air vents or whenever the
vents start to become obstructed.
Replacing carbon brushes
► Fig.19: 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
119 mm
and secure the brush holder caps.
► Fig.20: 1. Screwdriver 2. Brush holder cap
106 mm
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.
OPTIONAL
137 mm
ACCESSORIES
100 mm
•
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
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NOTE:
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CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.
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.
Abrasive cut-off wheels
Socket wrench 17
Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They
may differ from country to country.