Maintenance - Makita M4101 Instruction Manual

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For tool with a vinyl tube (optional
accessory)
Adjust the amount of water flow. Hold the tool firmly. Set
the base plate on the workpiece to be cut without the
wheel making any contact. Then turn the tool on and
wait until the wheel attains full speed. Now simply move
the tool forward over the workpiece surface, keeping
it flat and advancing smoothly until the cutting is com-
pleted. Keep your cutting line straight and your speed of
advance uniform.
WARNING:
Place the vinyl tube in a proper position so that
a diamond wheel cannot be obstructed or inter-
rupted by it.
When using a curving diamond
wheel (Accessory)
WARNING:
Failure to follow the following
warnings may result in serious injury.
Mount the diamond wheel on the spindle of the
tool making sure that the direction of arrow on
the surface of the diamond wheel matches the
direction of the arrow on the blade case of the
tool.
Always wear the safety goggles or safety
glasses.
The rated speed of the diamond wheel must be
at least equal to the maximum speed marked on
the power tool. Diamond wheels running faster
than their rated speed can break and fly apart.
Before each use, make sure with hands and
eyes that the diamond wheel has no deforma-
tion, cracks, chips, breaking, or abnormal tear
and wear on the cutting edge and the body of
the diamond wheel.
Stop using the diamond wheel once you find
such abnormal signs.
Perform cuts according to the shape of the
curving diamond wheel.
Do not obtain your desired cutting depth at a
time but make several adjustments by setting for
the small amount cutting depth
Place the vinyl tube in a proper position so that
a curving diamond wheel cannot be obstructed
or interrupted by it.

MAINTENANCE

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.
After use
Blow away dust from the inside of the tool by running
the tool at an idle for a while. Brush off accumulation of
dust on the base. Accumulation of dust in the motor or
on the base may cause a malfunction of the tool.
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.
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► 1. Screwdriver 2. Brush holder cap
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 per-
formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
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