Motorola LS1013 Cleaning of the lens for the laser light, Replacing fluorescent tube, Replacing carbon brushes, After use

Cleaning of the lens for the laser light

For model LS1013L/LS1013FL only

If the lens for the laser light becomes dirty, or sawdust

adheres to it in such a way that the laser line is no longer

easily visible, unplug the saw and remove and clean the

lens for the laser light carefully with a damp, soft cloth.

Do not use solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners on

the lens.

To remove the lens for the laser light, remove the saw

blade before removing the lens according to the instruc-

tions in the section titled “Installing or removing saw

blade”.

Loosen but do not remove the screw which secures the

lens using a screwdriver.

Pull out the lens as shown in the figure.

NOTE:

•If the lens does not come out, loosen the screw

further and pull out the lens again without removing

the screw.

Replacing fluorescent tube

For LS1013F/LS1013FL only

CAUTION:

•Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before replacing the fluorescent tube.

•Do not apply force, impact or scratch to a

fluorescent tube, which can cause a glass of the

fluorescent tube to be broken resulting in a injury to

you or your bystanders.

•Leave the florescent tube for a while immediately

after a use of it and then replace it. If not. You may

burn yourself.

Remove screws, which secure Lamp Box for the light.

Pull out the Lamp Box keeping pushing lightly the upper

position of it as illustrated on the left.

Pull out the fluorescent tube and then replace it with

Makita original new one.

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.

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 elec-

tric brake is not working well, ask your local Makita ser-

vice center for repair.

After use

•After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the

tool with a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guard

1. Screwdriver

2. Screw (one

piece only)

3. Lens for the

laser light

1. Lens for the

laser light

1. Pull out 2. Push

3. Lamp box 4. Screws

5. Fluorescent tube

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1. Limit mark

1. Brush holder

cap

2. Screwdriver

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