Replacing Carbon Brushes; After Use; Optional Accessories - Makita LS1221 Manuel D'instruction

45° bevel angle
► 1. Bevel scale 2. Pointer 3. Lever 4. 45° bevel angle
adjusting bolt
Adjust the 45° bevel angle only after per-
forming 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 turn base points to 45° on the
bevel scale on the arm. If the pointer does
not point to 45°, turn the 45° bevel angle
adjusting bolt on the right side of the arm
until the pointer points to 45°.

Replacing carbon brushes

► 1. Limit mark
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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► 1. Screwdriver 2. Brush holder cap
After replacing brushes, plug in the tool and break in
brushes by running tool with no load for about 10 min-
utes. 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.

After use

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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.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

ments are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specified in this manual. The use of any other accesso-
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ries or attachments may result in serious personal injury.
attachment for its stated purpose. Misuse of an acces-
sory or attachment may result in serious personal injury.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
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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 portions with machine oil to prevent rust.
WARNING:
These Makita accessories or attach-
WARNING:
Only use the Makita accessory or
Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades
(Refer to our website or contact your local Makita
dealer for the correct saw blades to be used for
the material to be cut.)
Vise assembly (Horizontal vise)
Vertical vise
Hex wrench
Holder set
Holder assembly
Holder rod assembly
Set plate
Dust bag
Elbow
Crown molding stopper set
Triangular rule
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