Makita 2705X1 Owners Manual - Page 16

Carrying tool 008741 Carry the tool by holding the tool part shown in the figure. MAINTENANCE WARNING: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Cleaning Clean out sawdust and chips from time to time. Carefully clean the blade guard and moving parts inside the table saw. Lubrication To keep the table saw in tip-top running condition, and to assure maximum service life, oil or grease the moving parts and rotating parts from time to time. Lubrication places: • Threaded shaft to elevate the blade • Hinge to rotate the frame • Elevation guide shafts on motor • Gear to elevate the blade • Guide rails for the rip fence • Shaft of the sub table (R) locking levers • Sliding part of the sub table (R) Replacing carbon brushes 1. Limit mark Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. To replace the carbon brushes, remove the blade guard and blade and then loosen the lock lever, tilt the saw head and secure it at 45° bevel angle. Carefully lay the tool on itself backward. Then loosen the brush holder cap. Remove the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps. After replacing brushes, plug in the tool and break in brushes by running tool with no load for about 10 minutes. 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 to repair. 1. Brush holder 1 2 cap 2. Screwdriver 006173 To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. ACCESSORIES WARNING: • 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. Table insert (Part No. 317934-3) 1 001145 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. 006176 It is required to use this Table Insert for dado head sets. Use of the standard table insert will interfere with the dado head set operation. 16