Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita BUH550 Instruction Manual

Check the crank for smooth turn with a slotted bit
screwdriver.
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Install the plate, under cover on the tool. Tighten the
screw firmly.
NOTE:
There is no distinction between the top and bottom
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of the plate.
Remove the blade cover and then turn on the tool to
check it for proper movement.
NOTE:
When the shear blades does not operate properly,
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there is a poor fit between the blades and crank.
Redo from the beginning.

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 identical carbon brushes.
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Insert the top end of slotted bit screwdriver into the
notch in the tool and remove the holder cap cover by
lifting it up.
1. Crank
1. Limit mark
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1. Holder cap
cover
2. Screwdriver
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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.
Reinstall the holder cap cover on the tool.
Storage
The hook hole in the bottom of the blade cover is
convenient for hanging the tool from a nail or screw on
the wall.
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Remove the battery cartridge and put the blade cover
on the shear blades so that the blades are not exposed.
Store the tool out of the reach of children carefully.
Store the tool in the place not exposed to water and rain.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers,
always using Makita replacement parts.
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1. Brush holder
cap
2. Screwdriver
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