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REPLACING CARBON BRUSHES
The carbon brushes are a normal wearing part and
must be replaced when they reach their wear limit.
CAUTION: Always replace the brushes as a pair.
To replace:
Remove the four screws and remove tail cover.
Using pliers, rotate the brush spring out of the way
and slide old carbon brush out of the brush holder.
Unscrew the screw to remove the brush lead. The
old carbon brush many now be lifted away.
Install a new brush. Installation is the reverse of
removal.
Replace the motor tail cover.
NOTE: To reinstall the same brushes, first make
sure the brushes go back in the way they came out.
Otherwise a break-in period will occur that will
reduce motor performance and increase brush
wear. It is recommended that, at least once a year,
you take the tool to an Authorized Service Center
for a thorough cleaning and lubrication.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from
unexpected starting or electrical shock, unplug the
power cord before working on the machine.
Keep the tool clean. Remove accumulated dust
from working parts. Make sure that the tool
operates properly. Periodically check screws and
bolts for tightness.
KEEPING TOOL CLEAN
Keep the machine and air inlet louver clean at all
times to ensure correct and safe working. Under
extreme application conditions involving metal,
dust can enter the interior of the machine. The
protective insulation of the machine can be
adversely affected. In such cases the machine
should be blown out regularly though the air inlet
louver. I t is recommended that a vacuum
attachment be used.
WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all
repairs, with the exception of externally accessible
brushes, should be performed at an Authorized
Service Center.
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