Maintenance - Makita XRT02 Instruction Manual

3. Push the release lever, and lock it with the lock
lever.
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Fig.44
► 1. Release lever 2. Lock lever
4.
Remove the wire reel from the tool.
NOTE: When wire has been used up normally,
approximately 20 cm of the wire remains wound on
the reel. In this state, replace the wire reel with a new
one.
If it is difficult to remove the wire reel from the tool,
follow the steps below.
1. Insert the battery cartridge into the tool, and
turn the power on. The tool feeds the wire and cuts it
automatically.
2.
Lock the trigger, turn the power off, and remove
the battery cartridge.
3. Remove the wire breaks using tools such as nip-
pers or pliers.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
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.
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Cleaning the cutter section
When the tool is used, dust and wire particles may
become adhered to the cutter section. In such a case,
clean the cutter section according to the following pro-
cedure. The cleaning should be done each time you use
up a box of reel. (50 pcs.)
Using the wire brush
1. Open the reel cover.
Fig.45
► 1. Reel cover
2. Push the release lever, and lock it with the lock
lever.
Fig.46
► 1. Release lever 2. Lock lever
3. Pass the wire brush through the guide.
When inserting the wire brush, hold it short and push it
into the guide little by little.
Fig.47
► 1. Wire brush
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