Maintenance; Replacing Carbon Brushes; Optional Accessories - Makita BPJ140 Instruction Manual

3. For Corner Joint and T-Butt Joint only
Clamp the
workbench.
For Miter Joint only
Clamp one workpiece to the workbench with
the mitered edge facing up.
For Frame Joint and Edge-To-Edge Joint only
Clamp one workpiece to the workbench.
4. Set the depth of groove according to the size of
biscuit to be used. Refer to the table in the
"Adjusting the depth of groove" section.
5. Adjust the angle guide height so that the blade is
centered in the board thickness.
6. Align the center mark on the base with the pencil
line on the workpiece.
7. Switch on the tool and gently push it forward to
extend the blade into the workpiece.
8. Gently return the tool to the original position after
the adjusting screw reaches the stopper.
9. For Corner Joint and T-Butt Joint only
Clamp the horizontal workpiece to the
workbench.
For Miter Joint only
Clamp the other workpiece to the workbench
with the mitered edge facing up.
For Frame Joint and Edge-To-Edge Joint only
Clamp the other workpiece to the workbench.
10. For Corner Joint only
Place the tool on the workpiece so that the
blade is facing down.
For T-Butt Joint only
Remove the angle guide from the tool. Place
the tool on the workpiece so that the blade is
facing down.
11. Repeat the steps 6 - 8 to groove in the horizontal
or the other workpiece.
If you do not need to center the blade in the board
thickness, proceed as follows:
For Corner Joint, Miter Joint, Frame Joint and
Edge-To-Edge Joint only
Remove the angle guide from the tool. Set the
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fence at 90° for Corner Joint, Frame Joint and
Edge-To-Edge Joint or at 45° for Miter Joint.
Follow steps 1 - 11 excluding steps 5 and 10
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described above.
For T-Butt Joint only
Fit the two workpieces together as they will appear
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in the finished joint position.
Lay the vertical workpiece on the horizontal one.
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Clamp both workpieces to the workbench.
Remove the angle guide from the tool.
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Follow the steps 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 11 described
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above.
vertical workpiece

MAINTENANCE

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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 the
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like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
Fig.28
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.29
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.
Insert the top end of slotted bit screwdriver into the
notch in the tool and remove the holder cap cover by
lifting it up.
Fig.30
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.31
Reinstall the holder cap cover on the tool.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers,
always using Makita replacement parts.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

CAUTION:
These
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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
attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
Angle guide
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Dust bag
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Set plate
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Lock nut wrench
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Plate joiner blades
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Makita genuine battery and charger
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NOTE:
Some items in the list may be included in the tool
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package as standard accessories. They may differ
from country to country.
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accessories or attachments
persons. Only use
are
accessory or