Maintenance; Operation; Optional Accessories - Makita 5103N Instruction Manual

CAUTION:
• The inner flange has a 25 mm diameter on one
side and a 25.4 mm diameter on the other. The
side with 25.4 mm diameter is marked by "25.4".
Use the correct side for the hole diameter of
the blade you intend to use. Mounting the blade
on the wrong side can result in the dangerous
vibration.
► Fig.14: 1. Mounting shaft 2. Inner flange 3. 25.4 mm
marking 4. Blade 5. Outer flange 6. Hex bolt

OPERATION

CAUTION:
• Be sure to move the tool forward in a straight
line gently. Forcing or twisting the tool will result
in overheating the motor and dangerous kick-
back, possibly causing severe injury.
Hold the tool firmly. The tool is provided with both a front
grip and rear handle. Use both to best grasp the tool. If
both hands are holding saw, they cannot be cut by the
blade. Set the base on the workpiece to be cut without
the blade making any contact. Then turn the tool on and
wait until the blade attains full speed. Now simply move
the tool forward over the workpiece surface, keeping
it flat and advancing smoothly until the sawing is com-
pleted.
To get clean cuts, keep your sawing line straight and
your speed of advance uniform. If the cut fails to prop-
erly follow your intended cut line, do not attempt to turn
or force the tool back to the cut line. Doing so may bind
the blade and lead to dangerous kickback and possible
serious injury. Release switch, wait for blade to stop
and then withdraw tool. Realign tool on new cut line,
and start cut again. Attempt to avoid positioning which
exposes operator to chips and wood dust being ejected
from saw. Use eye protection to help avoid injury.
CAUTION:
• Grasp the rear handle and the grip firmly, when
starting or stopping the tool, since there is a
initial and final reaction.
► Fig.15: 1. Rear handle 2. Front grip 3. Base
Rip fence (Guide rule)
► Fig.16: 1. Screw 2. Rip fence (Guide rule)
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 screw on the front of the base. It also
makes repeated cuts of uniform width possible.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
NOTICE:
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
Replacing carbon brushes
► Fig.17: 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.
► Fig.18: 1. Screwdriver 2. Brush holder cap
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
ACCESSORIES
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.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
• Saw blades
• Rip fence (Guide rule)
• Wrench 22
• Hex wrench 6
• Wrench holder
• Grip 36
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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