92. Remove dirt and clean the surfaces where the newblades are to be fitted.3. Fit Blade A to the Bar Holder and Blade B to the CutterRod. Replace bolts and washers and tighten firmly.WARNING:• The bolts that hold Blade A and Blade B should betightened regularly. If the bolts become loose theBlades may be damaged and may cause personalinjury.Type of spare blade and detachment(Fig. 16)Securing bolts should be firmly tightened.Confirm periodically that the blade is tightened properly.Spare blade size Use this table to identify the correct blades for your model.NOTE:• Use only genuine Makita blades.ADDING OILThis Cordless Steel Rod Cutter is electro-hydraulic. Whenshipped from the factory, it was filled with oil. Do notattempt to add oil as long as the tool performs well. Over aperiod of time the oil level will gradually go down.Eventually this will cause a noticeable dropping off inperformance. When this happens add oil as follows.1. Place some rebar between the blades and pull theswitch trigger.2. Release the switch trigger just before the cut iscompleted to stop the tool.3. Remove the Battery from the tool, so that the Bladescannot be moved accidentally.4. Remove the Bolt (SB10x15) which caps the oil fillerhole. Add the oil, being careful not to allow any oil tospill into the motor.5. Replace the Bolt (SB10x15) and tighten securely.6. Reinsert the Battery into the tool and complete thecutting operation.7. Repeat the above procedure several times until the oillevel remains correct.CAUTION:• Only pure hydraulic oil as recommended by Makitashould be used in this tool. Recommended oils includethe Makita supplied hydraulic oil, Super Hyrando #46(JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corp.); Shell Tellus Plus #46(U.S. Shell); or equivalent spec anti-wear hydraulic oil,ISO Viscosity Grade 46. Do not use other oils as thesemay cause damage to the seals and other internalmachine parts.Model A (Fitted to Bar Holder) B (Fitted to Cutter Rod)XCS04 (ø3 - ø16)(1/8" - 5/8")22 × 17 × 9 mm (Bolt Size 5 mm)55/64" × 43/64" × 23/64"(Bolt size 13/64")22 × 17 × 8 mm (Bolt Size 5 mm)55/64" × 43/64" × 5/16"(Bolt size 13/64")