Makita XDT04Z Instruction Manual - Page 8

Replacing carbon brushes 1. Limit mark 1. Lead wire 2. Carbon brush cap 1 1 006258 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. 1 1. Screws 2. Rear cover 2 012018 Use a screwdriver to remove two screws then remove the rear cover. 1. Spring 1 2. Arm 3. Recessed part 2 3 012019 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. 1. Carbon brush cap 2 013950 Make sure to place the lead wire in opposite side of the arm. 1 1. Hole 2. Carbon brush cap 2 006304 Make sure that the carbon brush caps fit into the holes in brush holders securely. Reinstall the rear cover and tighten two screws securely. After replacing brushes, insert the battery cartridge into the tool and break in brushes by running tool with no load for about 1 minute. Then check the tool while running and electric brake operation when releasing the switch trigger. If electric brake is not working well, ask your local Makita service center for repair. 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. 1 012020 Use pliers to remove the carbon brush cap of the carbon brushes. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and replace the carbon brush cap in reverse. 8