MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
:
Always be sure that the tool
is
switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform
inspection or maintenance.
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.
NOTE:
When replacing carbon brush located on
the same side as the knob, remove the
knob first before unscrewing the brush
holder cap.
CAUTION:
Be
sure to re-Install the knob after insert-
ing new carbon brush.
Limit mark
Knob
Brush holder
cap
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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