Replacing Carbon Brushes; Accessories - Makita BJR181 Manuel D'instruction

the workpiece. First, make a pilot groove using a slower
speed. Then use a faster speed to continue cutting.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.

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.
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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 trig-
ger. 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 per-
formed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers,
always using Makita replacement parts.

ACCESSORIES

CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recom-
mended for use with your Makita tool specified in
this manual. The use of any other accessories or
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1. Limit mark
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1. Brush holder
cap
2. Screwdriver
attachments might present a risk of injury to per-
sons. 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.
• Recipro saw blades
• Various type of Makita genuine batteries and charg-
ers
• Plastic carrying case
MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
Warranty Policy
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested
before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of
defects from workmanship and materials for the period of
ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should
any trouble develop during this one year period, return
the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's
Factory or Authorized Service Centers. If inspection
shows the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or
material, Makita will repair (or at our option, replace)
without charge.
This Warranty does not apply where:
• repairs have been made or attempted by others:
• repairs are required because of normal wear and
tear:
• the tool has been abused, misused or improperly
maintained:
• alterations have been made to the tool.
IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT.
THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH DURING AND
AFTER THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.
MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF "MERCHANTABILITY" AND "FITNESS FOR A SPE-
CIFIC PURPOSE," AFTER THE ONE YEAR TERM OF
THIS WARRANTY.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limi-
tation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some states do
not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitation may not apply to you.
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