Maintenance; Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita KP0810 Instruction Manual

► 1. V groove (medium amount of chamfering) 2. V
groove (small amount of chamfering) 3. V groove
(great amount of chamfering)
Use of chamfering rule (optional accessory) assures
more tool stability when shiplapping.
► 1. Chamfering rule 2. Screws
To install the chamfering rule, remove two screws on
both sides of the front of the tool and set the depth of
cut to 4 mm. And then install it on the front base of the
tool and secure it the screws as shown in the figure.
When doing a great amount of chamfering, place an
edge of chamfering rule so that it contacts workpiece
and make many passes of planing as shown in the
figure.
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► 1. Edge of chamfering rule
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MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.

Replacing carbon brushes

► 1. Limit mark
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 rear cover.
► 1. Screwdriver 2. Rear cover
Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones
and secure the rear cover.
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