Maintenance; Replacing Carbon Brushes; Optional Accessories - Makita RP1802 Instruction Manual

Dust nozzle sets
Use the dust nozzle for dust extraction.
1. Install the dust nozzle on the tool base using the
thumb screw so that protrusion on the dust nozzle fit to
the notch in the tool base.
► Fig.27: 1. Dust nozzle 2. Thumb screw
2. Connect a vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle.
► Fig.28
How to use screw M6 x 135 for
adjusting the depth of cut
When using the tool with a router table available in the
market, using this screw allows an operator to obtain
a small amount of adjustment of the depth of cut from
above the table.
► Fig.29: 1. Flat washer 6 2. Screw M6 x 135
Installing the screw and washer on
the tool
1. Attach the flat washer onto the screw.
2. Insert the screw through a screw hole on the tool
base and then screw in the threaded part of the motor
bracket of the tool. At this time, apply some grease or
lubricating oil to the inside of the screw hole on the tool
base and the threaded part of the motor bracket.
► Fig.30: 1. Flat washer 6 2. Screw M6 x 135
► Fig.31: 1. Screw M6 x 135 in a screw hole
► Fig.32: 1. Screw M6 x 135 2. Threaded part of the
motor bracket
Adjusting the depth of cut
1. A small amount of depth of cut can be obtained
by turning this screw with a screwdriver from above the
table. (1.0 mm per a full turn)
2. Turning the screw clockwise makes the depth
of cut greater and turning the screw counterclockwise
makes the depth of cut smaller.
► Fig.33: 1. Screwdriver

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
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.

Replacing carbon brushes

► Fig.34: 1. Limit mark
Check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace them 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.
1. Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder
caps.
2. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new
ones and secure the brush holder caps.
► Fig.35: 1. Brush holder cap
Only for model RP1803, RP1803F, RP2303FC
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 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. 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.
• Straight & groove forming bits
• Edge forming bits
• Laminate trimming bits
• Straight guide
• Trimmer guide
• Guide holder
• Templet guides
• Templet guide adapter
• Lock nut
• Collet cone
• Collet sleeve
• Wrench
• Dust nozzle set
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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