Maintenance; Carrying Tool; Lubrication; Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita 2704 Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE

1. Limit mark
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1. Brush holder cap
2. Screwdriver
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Carrying tool

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Make sure that the tool is unplugged.
Carry the tool by holding the tool part shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
• Always secure all moving portions before carrying the tool.
• Always make sure that the blade guard is installed in place before the
carrying the tool.
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before
attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
Cleaning
Clean out sawdust and chips from time to time. Carefully clean the blade
guard and moving parts inside the table saw.

Lubrication

To keep the table saw in tip-top running condition, and to assure maximum
service life, oil or grease the moving parts and rotating parts from time to time.
Lubrication places:
• Threaded shaft to elevate the blade
• Hinge to rotate the frame
• Elevation guide shafts on motor
• Gear to elevate the blade
• Guide rails for the rip fence
• Shaft of the sub table (R) locking levers
• Sliding part of the sub table (R)

Replacing carbon brushes

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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.
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Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. To replace the carbon
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brushes, remove the blade guard and blade and then loosen the lock lever, tilt
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the saw head and secure it at 45° bevel angle. Carefully lay the tool on itself
backward. Then loosen the brush holder cap. Remove the worn carbon
brushes, insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other mainte-
nance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized Service Cent-
ers, always using Makita replacement parts.