Replacing Carbon Brushes; After Use; Optional Accessories - Makita M2300 Instruction Manual

45° bevel angle
► Fig.44: 1. 45° bevel angle adjusting bolt 2. Pointer
Adjust the 45° bevel angle only after performing 0°
bevel angle adjustment.
To adjust left 45° bevel angle, loosen the knob and tilt
the blade to the left fully.
Make sure that the pointer on the arm points to 45° on
the bevel scale on the arm.
If the pointer does not point to 45°, turn the 45° bevel
angle adjusting bolt on the left side of the arm until the
pointer points to 45°.

Replacing carbon brushes

► Fig.45
Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace when they wear down to 3 mm in length. 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.46: 1. Brush holder cap 2. Screwdriver

After use

After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the tool
with a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guard clean
according to the directions in the previously covered
section titled "Blade guard". Lubricate the sliding por-
tions with machine oil to prevent rust.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
These accessories or attachments
are 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 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.
• Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades
(Refer to our website or contact your local Makita
dealer for the correct saw blades to be used for
the material to be cut.)
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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