Maintenance; Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita KP0810 Instruction Manual

and make many passes of planing as shown in the
figure.
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b
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MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
•
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Sharpening the planer blades
For standard blades only
Always keep your blades sharp for the best performance
possible. Use the sharpening holder to remove nicks
and produce a fine edge.
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First, loosen the two wing nuts on the holder and insert
the blades (A) and (B), so that they contact the sides (C)
and (D). Then tighten the wing nuts.
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2
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Immerse the dressing stone in water for 2 or 3 minutes
before sharpening. Hold the holder so that the both
blades contact the dressing stone for simultaneous
sharpening at the same angle.
1. Edge of
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chamfering rule
1. Sharpening
holder
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1. Wing nut
2. Blade (A)
3. Blade (B)
4. Side (D)
5. Side (C)
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4
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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.
Use a screwdriver to remove the rear cover.
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Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones
and secure the rear cover.
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To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers,
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1. Limit mark
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1. Screwdriver
2. Rear cover
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1. Carbon brushes