SKU 98058
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maintenanCe and
serviCing
Procedures not specifically
explained in this manual
must be performed only by a
qualified technician.
tO prevent
seriOus injury
FrOm aCCidental
OperatiOn:
turn the power switch of the
tool to its “OFF” position and
unplug the tool from its
electrical outlet before
performing any inspection,
maintenance, or cleaning
procedures.
tO prevent seriOus
injury FrOm tOOl
Failure:
do not use damaged
equipment. if abnormal noise
or vibration occurs, have the
problem corrected before
further use.
Cleaning, maintenance, and
lubrication
BeFOre eaCH use,
1.
inspect the
general condition of the tool. Check
for loose screws, misalignment or
binding of moving parts, cracked or
broken parts, damaged electrical
wiring, and any other condition that
may affect its safe operation.
aFter use,
2.
clean external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth.
CarBOn BrusH maintenanCe.
3.
The carbon brushes may require
maintenance when the motor
performance of the tool decreases
or stops working completely. To
maintain the brushes:
Remove the Brush Cap (22) on each
a.
side of the motor housing.
Remove the Carbon Brushes (21)
b.
from the housing.
Keep track of
which orientation the old carbon
brushes were in to prevent
needless wear if they will be
reinstalled.
If either carbon brush is worn down
c.
by more than 1/2, replace
both
carbon brushes.
To clean old carbon brushes before
d.
reusing them, rub the contact areas
with a pencil eraser.
Reinsert the old carbon brushes in
e.
the same orientation to reduce wear.
When installing the carbon brushes,
f.
make sure the carbon portions of the
carbon brushes contact the motor
armature, and that the springs face
away from the motor. Also, make
sure the springs operate freely.
Replace the brush caps. Do not
g.
overtighten.
note:
New carbon brushes tend to spark
when first used until they wear and
conform to the motor’s armature.
4.
warning! if the supply cord of
this power tool is damaged, it must
be replaced only by a qualified
service technician.
