Metal Cutting; Maintenance; Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita DJV180Z Instruction Manual

Metal cutting

Always use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when cutting
metal. Failure to do so will cause significant blade wear.
The underside of the workpiece can be greased instead
of using a coolant.
Rip fence set (optional accessory)
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before installing or
removing accessories.
1. Straight cuts
When repeatedly cutting widths of 160 mm (6-5/16") or
less, use of the rip fence will assure fast, clean, straight
cuts. To install, insert the rip fence into the rectangular
hole on the side of the tool base with the fence guide
facing down. Slide the rip fence to the desired cutting
width position, then tighten the bolt to secure it.
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2. Circular cuts
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1. Rip fence
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1. Hex wrench
2. Bolt
3. Fence guide
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When cutting circles or arcs of 170 mm (6-11/16") or less
in radius, install the rip fence as follows.
Insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole on the
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side of the base with the fence guide facing up.
Insert the circular guide pin through either of the
two holes on the fence guide. Screw the threaded
knob onto the pin to secure the pin.
Now slide the rip fence to the desired cutting radius,
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and tighten the bolt to secure it in place. Then
move the base all the way forward.
NOTE:
Always use blades No. B-17, B-18, B-26 or B-27
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when cutting circles or arcs.

MAINTENANCE

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

Replacing carbon brushes

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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. Fence guide
2. Threaded knob
3. Circular guide
pin
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1. Limit mark
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