Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita LS0815F Instruction Manual

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Carefully square the side of the blade with
the top surface of the turn base using the
triangular rule, try-square, etc. by turning the
hex bolt on the right side of the arm
clockwise. Then tighten the lever securely.
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Make sure that the pointer on the arm point
to 0° on the bevel scale on the arm holder. If
they do not point to 0°, loosen the screw
which secure the pointer and adjust it so that
it will point to 0°.
(2) 45° bevel angle
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Adjust the 45° bevel angle only after
performing 0° bevel angle adjustment. To
adjust left 45° bevel angle, loosen the lever
and tilt the blade to the left fully. Make sure
that the pointer on the arm points to 45° on
the bevel scale on the arm holder. If the
pointer does not point to 45°, turn the 45°
bevel angle adjusting bolt on the right side of
the arm holder until the pointer points to 45°.
To adjust the right 5° bevel angle, perform
the same procedure as that described above.
1. Triangular rule
2. Saw blade
3. Top surface of
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turn table
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1. Screw
2. Pointer
3. Bevel scale
1. Right 5 ﾟ bevel
angle adjusting
bolt
2. Left 45 ﾟ bevel
angle adjusting
bolt

Replacing carbon brushes

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Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace when they wear down to 3 mm in length. 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.
Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones
and secure the brush holder caps.
After use
After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the
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tool with a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guard
clean according to the directions in the previously
covered section titled "Blade guard". Lubricate the
sliding portions with machine oil to prevent rust.
When storing the tool, pull the carriage toward you
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fully.
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.
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1. Screwdriver
2. Brush holder
cap