Makita BPB180 Manuel D'instruction page 7

Hold the tool by both hands as shown in the figure with
the stopper plate contacting the workpiece and the blade
clear of the workpiece.
Turn the tool on and wait until the blade attains full speed.
Gently lower the blade into the cut. The weight of the tool
or slightly pressing the tool will supply adequate pressure
for the cutting. Do not force the tool.
As you reach the end of a cut, release pressure and,
without actually raising the tool, lift it slightly so that it will
not fall against the workpiece.
CAUTION:
• Applying excessive pressure to the tool or twisting
of the blade may cause bevel cutting or damage to
the blade.
• When not using the tool for a long period of time,
remove the blade from the tool.
• If the tool is operated continuously until the battery
cartridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest for
15 minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery.
Cutting lubricant
When cutting metals, use Makita cutting wax as a cutting
lubricant. To apply the cutting wax to the blade teeth,
start the tool and cut in to the cutting wax as shown in the
figure after removing a cap of the cutting wax.
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1. Cutting wax
CAUTION:
• Never use cutting oil or apply excessive amount of
wax to the blade. It may cause the blade to slip or
come off unexpectedly.
• When cutting cast iron, do not use any cutting wax.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
Cleaning
After use, remove wax, chips and dust from the tool,
wheel tires and blade.
CAUTION:
• Never use solvents such as turpentine, gasoline,
lacquer, etc. to clean plastic parts.
• Wax and chips on the tires may cause the blade to
slip and come off unexpectedly. Use a dry cloth to
remove wax and chips from the tires.
Replacing tires on wheels
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When the blade slips or does not track properly because
of badly worn tires, or the lip of the tire on motor side gets
damaged, the tires should be replaced.
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.
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1. Wheel
2. Tire
3. Lip
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1. Limit mark
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