Makita 217D, 6237D MAINTENANCE

•Alwayssecure small workpiece si n a vise or similar hold-

downdevice.

•Ifthetool is operated continuously until the battery

cartridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest for 15

minutesbefore proceedi ng with a fresh battery.

Model6217D, 6317D only

Always install the set plate when using battery cartridges

1200, 1202, 1201A. Install the set plate on the tool with the

screwprovided.

MAINTENANCE CAUTION:

•Alwaysbesurethatthe t ooli s switchedo ff and the

battery cartridge is removed before attempting to

performi nspection or maintenance.

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 iden-

ticalc arbon brushes.

Usea screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Takeout

the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure

thebr ush holder caps.

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 elec-

tric brakeoperati onw hen releasing the switch trigger. If elec-

tric brake is not working well, ask your local Makita service

centerfor repair.

1. Screw

2. Setplate

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1. Limitmar k

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1. Brush holder cap

2. Screwdriver

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