Maintenance - Makita BR400MP Original Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Before inspecting or maintaining
the equipment, switch off the motor and remove
the spark plug cap or battery cartridge. Otherwise
the brush, sweep drum, or other parts may move and
result in serious injury.
WARNING:
When inspecting or maintaining
the equipment, always put it down. Assembling or
adjusting the equipment in an upright position may
result in serious injury.
WARNING:
Follow the warnings and precau-
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
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.
Cleaning the attachment
The attachment can be washed with water. Use a nylon
brush or the similar to wash off dirt.
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► 1. Power unit 2. Pipe end 3. Gear case
NOTICE:
Do not pour water over the power
unit and pipe end. It may cause a malfunction of the
attachment.
For ease of cleaning, you can remove the brush or
sweep drum from the brush unit or sweep drum unit.
Refer to the instructions for replacing the brushes or
sweep drums in this manual.
Overall inspection
• Tighten loose bolts, nuts and screws.
• Check for damaged parts, brushes, or sweep
drums. Ask our authorized service center to
replace them if necessary.
Inspecting the brushes, sweep
drums, and protector
Check and clean the brushes, sweep drums, and pro-
tector daily. If they are worn, bent and cracked, replace
them.
Replacing the brushes or sweep
drums
1. Remove the clips from the brushes or sweep
drums, and then remove the brushes or sweep drums.
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► 1. Brush 2. Clip
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