Operation; Maintenance - Makita 2107FK Instruction Manual

CAUTION:
When turning the blade tightening lever clockwise
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to release the tension on the blade, point the tool
downward because the blade may come off
unexpectedly.
Adjusting the protrusion of stopper plate
Fig.7
In the ordinary operation, protrude the stopper plate to
the A side fully.
When the stopper plate strikes against the obstacles like
a wall or the like at the finishing of a cut, loosen two
screws and slide it to the B side in the figure.
After sliding the stopper plate, secure it by tightening two
screws firmly.

OPERATION

It is important to keep at least two teeth in the cut. Select
the proper cutting position for your workpiece by
referring to the figure.
Fig.8
Hold the tool by both hands as shown in the figure with
the stopper plate contacting the workpiece and the blade
clear of the workpiece.
Fig.9
Turn the tool on and wait until the blade attains full
speed. Gently lower the blade into the cut. The weight of
the tool or slightly pressing the tool will supply adequate
pressure for the cutting. Do not force the tool.
As you reach the end of a cut, release pressure and,
without actually raising the tool, lift it slightly so that it will
not fall against the workpiece.
CAUTION:
Applying excessive pressure to the tool or twisting
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of the blade may cause bevel cutting or damage to
the blade.
When not using the tool for a long period of time,
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remove the blade from the tool.
Fig.10
When cutting metals, use Makita cutting wax as a cutting
lubricant. To apply the cutting wax to the blade teeth,
start the tool and cut in to the cutting wax as shown in
the figure after removing a cap of the cutting wax.
CAUTION:
Never use cutting oil or apply excessive amount of
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wax to the blade. It may cause the blade to slip or
come off unexpectedly.
When cutting cast iron, do not use any cutting wax.
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MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged 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.
Cleaning
After use, remove wax, chips and dust from the tool,
wheel tires and blade.
CAUTION:
Never use solvents such as turpentine, gasoline,
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lacquer, etc. to clean plastic parts.
Wax and chips on the tires may cause the blade to
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slip and come off unexpectedly. Use a dry cloth to
remove wax and chips from the tires.
Replacing tires on wheels
Fig.11
When the blade slips or does not track properly because
of badly worn tires, or the lip of the tire on motor side
gets damaged, the tires should be replaced.
Replacing fluorescent tube
Fig.12
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before replacing the fluorescent tube.
Do not apply force, impact or scratch to a
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fluorescent tube, which can cause a glass of the
fluorescent tube to be broken resulting in a injury to
you or your bystanders.
Leave the fluorescent tube for a while immediately
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after a use of it and then replace it. If not. You may
burn yourself.
Remove screws, which secure Lamp Box for the light.
Pull out the Lamp Box keeping pushing lightly the upper
position of it as illustrated on the left.
Pull out the fluorescent tube and then replace it with
Makita original new one.
Replacing carbon brushes
Fig.13
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.14
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.
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