Replacing Carbon Brushes; Maintenance - Makita BPB180 Instruction Manual

Cutting lubricant
When cutting metals, use Makita cutting wax as a cutting
lubricant. To apply the cutting wax to the blade teeth,
start the tool and cut in to the cutting wax as shown in the
figure after removing a cap of the cutting wax.
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CAUTION:
Never use cutting oil or apply excessive amount of
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wax to the blade. It may cause the blade to slip or
come off unexpectedly.
When cutting cast iron, do not use any cutting wax.
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MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
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like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
Cleaning
After use, remove wax, chips and dust from the tool,
wheel tires and blade.
CAUTION:
Never use solvents such as turpentine, gasoline,
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lacquer, etc. to clean plastic parts.
Wax and chips on the tires may cause the blade to
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slip and come off unexpectedly. Use a dry cloth to
remove wax and chips from the tires.
Replacing tires on wheels
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When the blade slips or does not track properly because
of badly worn tires, or the lip of the tire on motor side gets
1. Cutting wax
1. Wheel
2. Tire
3. Lip
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damaged, the tires should be replaced.

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 brush holder caps. Take
out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and
secure the brush holder caps.
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To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
These accessories
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recommended for use with your Makita tool
specified in this manual. The use of any other
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injury to persons.
attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
Band saw blades
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Hex wrench 4
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Cutting wax
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Various type of Makita genuine batteries and
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chargers
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1. Screwdriver
2. Brush holder cap
or attachments
Only use accessory or
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