Maintenance - Makita JS1670 Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE
CAUTION :
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting t o perform
inspection or maintenance.
Workpiece
Replacing carbon brushes
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 a t the
same time. Use only identical carbon
brushes.
Cutting thickness Cutting length
Use a screwdriver t o remove the brush
holder caps. Take out the worn carbon
brushes, insert the new ones and secure the
brush holder caps.
Mild
steel
Limit mark
1.0 m m
13/64',)
120 m (394 ft.)
f
Brush holder cap
Hard steel
Replacing blades
The service life of the blades varies in terms of the workpiece t o be cut. The following
reference table indicates the approximate service life of the blades. When the blades
become dull, ask Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers to replace the yades.
0.7 mm
(1
/32")
100 m
(328
f t . )
Stainless
0.7
mm (1 /32") 50
m (164 ft.)
Aluminum
I
1.5"
(1/16")
I
300 m (984 ft.)
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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