28Make sure that the two pointers on the arm point toeach 0° on the bevel scale on the arm holder. If theydo not point to 0°, loosen the screws which securethe pointers and adjust them so that they will pointto 0°.(2) 45° bevel angleAdjust the 45° bevel angle only after performing 0°bevel angle adjustment. To adjust left 45° bevelangle, loosen the lever and tilt the blade to the leftfully. Make sure that the pointer on the arm points to45° on the bevel scale on the arm holder. If thepointer does not point to 45°, turn the left 45° bevelangle adjusting bolt on the side of the arm holderuntil the pointer points to 45°.To adjust right 45° bevel angle, perform the sameprocedure described above.Replacing carbon brushesRemove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replacewhen they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbonbrushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carbonbrushes should be replaced at the same time. Use only iden-tical carbon brushes.Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take outthe worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and securethe brush holder caps.After replacing brushes, plug in the tool and break in brushesby running tool with no load for about 10 minutes. Thencheck the tool while running and electric brake operationwhen releasing the switch trigger. If electric brake is notworking well, ask your local Makita service center for repair.1. Bevel scale2. Screws3. Pointers21330015721. Arm holder2. Right 45° bevel angle adjustingbolt3. Left 45° bevel angle adjusting bolt1320015731. Limit mark10011451. Brush holder cap2. Screwdriver21001576