2) 45° bevel angle
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 left side of the arm until the pointer points to 45°.
(Fig. 41)
Replacing fluorescent tube
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before replacing the fluorescent tube.
• Do not apply force, impact or scratch to a fluorescent
tube, which can cause a glass of the fluorescent tube to
be broken resulting in a injury to you or your bystand-
ers.
• Leave the florescent tube for a while immediately after
a use of it and then replace it. If not, You may burn
yourself.
Remove screws, which secure Lamp box for the light.
Pull out the Lamp box keeping pushing lightly the upper
position of it as illustrated on Fig. 42.
Pull out the fluorescent tube and then replace it with
Makita original new one.
Replacing carbon brushes
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. (Fig. 44)
After use
• After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the 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 por-
tions with machine oil to prevent rust.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be per-
formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
(Fig. 42)
(Fig. 43)
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are 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. Only use accessory
or attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita service center.
• Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blade
• Holder rod assembly
• Auxiliary plate
• Set plate
• Vise assembly (Horizontal vise)
• Dust bag
• Vertical vise
• Triangular rule
• Socket wrench 13
• Lock-off button (2 pcs.)
• Holder set
• Fluorescent tube
• Holder assembly
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