8 ENGLISHReplacing carbon brushes1► 1. Limit markCheck the carbon brushes regularly.Replace them when they wear down to the limit mark.Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in theholders. All carbon brushes should be replaced at thesame time. Use only identical carbon brushes.1. Use a screwdriver to remove two screws thenremove the rear cover.12► 1. Rear cover 2. Screw2. Raise the arm part of the spring and then placeit in the recessed part of the housing with a slotted bitscrewdriver of slender shaft or the like.213► 1. Recessed part 2. Spring 3. Arm3. Use pliers to remove the carbon brush caps ofthe carbon brushes. Take out the worn carbon brushes,insert the new ones and replace the carbon brush capsin reverse.1► 1. Carbon brush cap4. Make sure to place the lead wire in opposite sideof the arm.12► 1. Lead wire 2. Carbon brush cap5. Make sure that the carbon brush caps have fit intothe holes in brush holders securely.12► 1. Hole 2. Carbon brush cap6. Reinstall the rear cover and tighten two screwssecurely.7. Insert the battery cartridge into the tool and break inbrushes by running tool with no load for about 1 minute.8. Check the tool while running and electric brakeoperation when releasing the switch trigger. If electricbrake is not working well, ask Makita Authorized orFactory Service Centers for repair.To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment shouldbe performed by Makita Authorized or Factory ServiceCenters, always using Makita replacement parts.