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Replacing carbon brushes
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1. Limit mark
Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep
the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
All carbon brushes should be replaced at the same
time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
1.
Use a screwdriver to remove two screws then
remove the rear cover.
1
2
1. Rear cover 2. Screw
2.
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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1
3
1. Recessed part 2. Spring 3. Arm
3.
Use pliers to remove the carbon brush caps of
the carbon brushes. Take out the worn carbon brushes,
insert the new ones and replace the carbon brush caps
in reverse.
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1. Carbon brush cap
4.
Make sure to place the lead wire in opposite side
of the arm.
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2
1. Lead wire 2. Carbon brush cap
5.
Make sure that the carbon brush caps have fit into
the holes in brush holders securely.
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2
1. Hole 2. Carbon brush cap
6.
Reinstall the rear cover and tighten two screws
securely.
7.
Insert the battery cartridge into the tool and break
in brushes by running tool with no load for about 1
minute.
8.
Check the tool while running and electric brake
operation when releasing the switch trigger. If electric
brake is not working well, ask Makita Authorized or
Factory Service Centers for repair.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
