Motorola LS1013 User Manual

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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

006346

006347

002028

1. Limit mark

1. Brush holder

cap

2. Screwdriver

001145

001576