Maintenance; Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita DHS710 Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged 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.
Adjusting for accuracy of 0° and 45° cut
(vertical and 45° cut)
1
014219
0
1
014220
This adjustment has been made at the factory. But if it is
off, adjust the adjusting screws with a hex wrench while
inspecting 0° or 45° the blade with the base using a
triangular rule or square rule, etc.
Adjusting for parallelism
1
A
B
2
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The parallelism between the blade and the base has
been factory adjusted. But if it is off, you can adjust it as
the following procedure.
Make sure all levers and screws are tightened. Slightly
loosen the screw as illustrated. While opening the lower
guard, move the rear of base so that the distance A and
1. Adjusting screw
for 45
2. Adjusting screw
2
for 0
1. Triangular rule
45
1. Base
2. Screw
3
3. Saw blade
B are equal. After adjusting, tighten the screw. Make a
test cut to get a correct parallelism.

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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After replacing brushes, insert the battery cartridge into
the tool and break in brushes by running tool with no
load for about 1 minute. Then check the tool while
running and electric brake operation when releasing the
switch trigger. If electric brake is not working well, ask
your local Makita service center for repair.
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. Limit mark
1
1. Screwdriver
2 2. Brush holder cap
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