Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita DJS130 Instruction Manual

Before operation, lubricate the contact point of the
center blade and the side blades R/L. And, also lubricate
the point of the center blade near the cutting head. To
keep good cutting performance, use lubricant from time
to time during operation.

Replacing carbon brushes

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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.
First remove the holder by unscrewing the hex socket
head bolt.
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Then loosen the hex socket head bolt that fastens the
barrel and turn the barrel counterclockwise.
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Use a screwdriver to remove two screws then remove
the front cover.
1. Limit mark
1. Holder
1 2. Hex socket head
bolt
1. Barrel
2. Hex socket head
bolt
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Raise the arm part of the spring and then place it in the
recessed part of the housing with a slotted bit
screwdriver of slender shaft or the like.
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Use pliers to remove the carbon brush caps of the
carbon brushes. Take out the worn carbon brushes,
insert the new ones and replace the carbon brush caps
in reverse.
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Make sure that the carbon brush caps have fit into the
holes in brush holders securely.
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Reinstall the front cover and tighten two screws
securely.
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.
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1. Front cover
2. Screws
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2
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1. Spring
2. Arm
3. Recessed part
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2
1. Carbon brush
cap
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1. Hole
2. Carbon brush
cap