Maintenance; Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita 9005B Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE

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1. Exhaust vent
2. Inhalation vent
1. Limit mark
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1. Brush holder cap
2. Screwdriver
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
The tool and its air vents have to be kept clean. Regularly
clean the tool's air vents or whenever the vents start to
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become obstructed.

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.
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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
the brush holder caps.
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.
• Your tool is supplied with a guard for use with a
depressed center grinding wheel, multi-disc and wire
wheel brush. A cut-off wheel can also be used with an
optional guard. If you decide to use your Makita grinder
with approved accessories which you purchase from
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