MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance

Replacing carbon brushes

 

 

Remove and check the carbon brushes

 

 

reqularlv. Replace when they wear down to

 

 

the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes

 

 

clean and free to slip in the holders. Both

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carbon brushes should be replaced at I

 

the same time. Use only identical carbon

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Limit mark

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.

 

 

To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts

Recycling the Battery

The only way to dispose of a Makita battery is to recycle it. The law prohibits any other method of disposal.

To recycle the battery:

@

Ni-Cd

1.Remove the battery from the tool.

2.a). Take the battery to your nearest Makita Factory Service Center or

b). Take the battery to your nearest Makita Authorized Service Center or Distributor that has been designated as a Makita battery recycling location.

Call your nearest Makita Service Center or Distributor to determine the location that provides Makita battery recycling. See your local Yellow Pages under

‘Tools-Electric’

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Makita 8413 instruction manual Maintenance, Replacing carbon brushes