8Cleaning coversWhen accumulation of dust on the cover (A) looks excessive, loosen the clampand remove the cover (A). Wash off accumulation of dust inside the cover (A)and wipe it. Then install the cover (A) on the tool so that its side with “Upside” mark faces upward. Push the cover (A) toward the motor as far as it will goand secure it by tightening the clamp.When changing the wheel, clean the cover (B) at the same time. Loosen thescrew securing the cover (B) and remove the cover (B). Wash off accumulationof dust inside the cover (B) and wipe it. Then attach the cover (B) to the tool bytightening the screw. Accumulation of dust inside the covers may cause a mal-function of the tool.CAUTION:• When using the tool, be sure to attach the covers (A) and (B).Replacing carbon brushesRemove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they weardown to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in theholders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time. Use onlyidentical carbon brushes.First, remove the cover (A).Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take out the worn carbonbrushes, insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps.To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other mainte-nance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized Service Cent-ers, always using Makita replacement parts.1. Clamp2. Cover (A)120051741. Cover (B)2. Screw120051751. Limit mark10011451. Brush holder cap2. Screwdriver12005176