
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
| Replacing carbon brushes | 
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| Remove and check the carbon brushes | 
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| regularly. Replace when they wear down | 
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| to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes | 
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| clean and free to slip in the holders. Both | 
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| carbon brushes should be replaced a t the | 
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| same time. Use only identical carbon | 
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| brushes. | Limit mark | 
| Use a screwdriver to remove the brush | 
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| holder caps. Take out the worn carbon | 
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| brushes, insert the new ones and secure | 
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| the brush holder caps. | 
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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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