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   RedfordHenry | Nov 10, 2009 06:04am | #1

   This is a direct drive saw, no gears to lube.  Any wobble to the blade?  If so, maybe bearings?  Ever change the brushes? 

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   Scott | Nov 11, 2009 01:36am | #3

   I'm pretty sure mine has gears. The motor is on a 45 degree angle from the axis of the blade. Maybe different years were made differently. IIRC I got mine in 1999.There isn't any wobble, just a bit of mild "knashing" for lack of a better term. It doesn't sound like anything is about to go sideways, but if a bit of lube would help I'd do it.Thanks,Scott.

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   RedfordHenry | Nov 11, 2009 02:18am | #4

   Yep, you're right, there is a bevel gear in there. Here's a link to an exploded view. http://www.ereplacementparts.com/makita-ls1013-miter-saw-parts-c-97_98_99_100.html

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   Karl | Nov 10, 2009 06:58am | #2

   I had the bearings go out in my 8" hitachi scms. They were easy to replace with new bearings from the electric motor store.

   karl

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   allenschell | Nov 11, 2009 02:23am | #5

   I've replaced my gears several times, they will eventually sc ream
   so loud it'll blow your ears off, I don't know if adding lube will
   help. Ask your friendly mak serviceman.

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   Scott | Nov 11, 2009 07:33am | #6

   When you say, "Replaced the gears", did you need to buy an entire armature assembly, or are the gears replaceable separately?BTW, thanks Red for the diagram.Thanks,Scott.

   Edited 11/10/2009 11:34 pm by Scott

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   allenschell | Nov 11, 2009 02:37pm | #7

   well I should first say that mine is the older model 1211,
   the Mak dealer replaced the gears.hope this helps, Allen