Makita BSS501Z Owners Manual - Page 10

MAINTENANCE CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Adjusting for accuracy of 90° cut (vertical cut) This adjustment has been made at the factory. But if it is off, adjust the adjusting screws with a hex wrench while inspecting 90° the blade with the base using a triangular rule or square rule, etc. 1. Adjusting screw for 90 ﾟ 1 007981 1. Triangular rule 1 007982 Replacing carbon brushes 1. Limit mark 1. Brush holder 1 cap 2 2. Screwdriver 007983 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 or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. 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. • Carbide-tipped saw blades Combination 006540 General purpose blade for fast and smooth rip, crosscuts and miters. 1 001145 • Rip fence (Guide rule) • Hex wrench 5 • Dust nozzle • Makita genuine batteries and charger 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. 10