Replacing carbon brushes
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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.
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Use a screwdriver to remove two screws then remove
the rear cover.
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Raise the arm part of the spring and then place it in the
recessed part of the housing with a slotted bit
screwdriver of slender shaft or the like.
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Use pliers to remove the carbon brush cap of the carbon
brushes. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the
new ones and replace the carbon brush cap in reverse.
1. Limit mark
1. Screws
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2. Rear cover
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1. Spring
2. Arm
3. Recessed part
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1. Carbon brush
cap
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Make sure to place the lead wire in opposite side of the
arm.
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Make sure that the carbon brush caps fit into the holes in
brush holders securely.
Reinstall the rear cover and tighten two screws securely.
After replacing brushes, insert the battery cartridge into
the tool and break in brushes by running tool with no load
for about 1 minute. Then check the tool while running and
electric brake operation when releasing the switch trigger.
If electric brake is not working well, ask your local Makita
service center for repair.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
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1. Lead wire
2. Carbon brush
cap
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1. Hole
2. Carbon brush
cap