Lubrication
This tool requires no hourly or daily lubrication because it has a
However, if circumstances require that you should lubricate it by yourself, proceed as follows.
Run the tool for several minutes to warm it up. Switch off and unplug the tool. Remove the crank cap using a Makita lock nut wrench 35 (optional accessory). Rest the tool on the table with the bit end pointing upwards. This will allow the old grease to collect inside the crank housing. Wipe out the old grease inside and replace with a fresh grease (30 g; 1 02). Use only Makita genuine grease (optional accessory). Filling with more than the specified amount of grease (approx. 30 g; 1 02) can cause faulty hammering action or tool failure. Fill only with the specified amount of grease. Reinstall the crank cap and tighten with the lock nut wrench. Do not tighten the crank cap excessively. It is made of resin and is subject to breakage.
Sharpening
When your bit becomes dull, use an ordinary bench grinder with a wheel made of silicon carbide to resharpen it.
CAUTION :
0 Be sure to maintain the original angles of the tip. Especially without 60" chamfering, the
0 Do not quench the bit in water or oil.
0 Do not grind the sides B and C.
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A - A ' Cross section
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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