Maintenance; Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita 5201NA Instructional Manual

MAINTENANCE

1. Limit mark
1. Brush holder cap
2. Screwdriver
ACCESSORIES
12
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.

Replacing carbon brushes

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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-
tical carbon brushes.
1
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take out
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the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure
1
the brush holder caps.
2
After replacing brushes, plug in the tool and break in brushes
by running tool with no load for about 10 minutes. Then
check the tool while running and electric brake operation
when releasing the switch trigger. If electric brake is not
working well, ask your local Makita service center for repair.
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.
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recommended for
use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The
use of any other accessories or attachments might
present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory
or attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding these
accessories, ask your local Makita service center.
• Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades
Combination
Fine cross cuts
Crosscutting
• Rip fence (Guide rule)
• Wrench 22
• Hex wrench 6
General purpose blade for fast and smooth rip,
crosscuts and miters.
For sand-free cuts cleanly against the grain.
For smoother cross grain cuts. Slices cleanly
against grain.