9Use a screwdriver to remove two screws then remove therear cover. (Fig. 18)Raise the arm part of the spring and then place it in therecessed part of the housing with a slotted bit screwdriverof slender shaft or the like. (Fig. 19)Use pliers to remove the carbon brush caps of the carbonbrushes. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert thenew ones and replace the carbon brush caps in reverse.(Fig. 20)Make sure that the carbon brush caps have fit into theholes in brush holders securely. (Fig. 21)Reinstall the rear cover and tighten two screws securely.To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,any other maintenance or adjustment should beperformed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, alwaysusing Makita replacement parts.OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESCAUTION:• These accessories or attachments are recommendedfor use with your Makita tool specified in this manual.The use of any other accessories or attachments mightpresent a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessoryor attachment for its stated purpose.If you need any assistance for more details regardingthese accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.• Drill bits• Hammer drill bits• Screw bits• Blow-out bulb• Safety goggles• Makita genuine battery and charger• Grip assembly• Depth rod• Hook• Rubber pad assembly• Wool bonnet• Foam polishing pad• Battery protectorNOTE:• Some items in the list may be included in the toolpackage as standard accessories. They may differfrom country to country.Noise ENG905-1The typical A-weighted noise level determined accordingto EN60745:Model DHP448Sound pressure level (L pA ): 82 dB (A)Sound power level (L WA ): 93 dB (A)Uncertainty (K): 3 dB (A)Model DHP458Sound pressure level (L pA ): 84 dB (A)Sound power level (L WA ): 95 dB (A)Uncertainty (K): 3 dB (A)Wear ear protection.Vibration ENG900-1The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determinedaccording to EN60745:Model DHP448Work mode: impact drilling into concreteVibration emission (ah,ID ): 8.5 m/s 2Uncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s 2Work mode: drilling into metalVibration emission (ah,D ): 2.5 m/s2 or lessUncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s 2Model DHP458Work mode: impact drilling into concreteVibration emission (ah,ID ): 9.5 m/s 2Uncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s 2Work mode: drilling into metalVibration emission (ah,D ): 2.5 m/s2 or lessUncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s 2ENG901-1• The declared vibration emission value has beenmeasured in accordance with the standard test methodand may be used for comparing one tool with another.• The declared vibration emission value may also beused in a preliminary assessment of exposure.WARNING:• The vibration emission during actual use of the powertool can differ from the declared emission valuedepending on the ways in which the tool is used.• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect theoperator that are based on an estimation of exposure inthe actual conditions of use (taking account of all partsof the operating cycle such as the times when the toolis switched off and when it is running idle in addition tothe trigger time).For European countries only ENH101-15EC Declaration of ConformityWe Makita Corporation as the responsiblemanufacturer declare that the following Makitamachine(s):Designation of Machine:Cordless Hammer Driver DrillModel No./ Type: DHP448, DHP458are of series production andConforms to the following European Directives:2006/42/ECAnd are manufactured in accordance with the followingstandards or standardised documents:EN60745The technical documentation is kept by our authorisedrepresentative in Europe who is:Makita International Europe Ltd.Michigan Drive, Tongwell,Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15 8JD, England10. 8. 2011Tomoyasu KatoDirectorMakita Corporation3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,Anjo, Aichi, 446-8502, JAPAN