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MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT NOTE: The following maintenance should be performed before each use:

•  Inspect Blade for cracks, damage or premature wear.
•  Clean dirt and debris from motor air cooling slots.
•  Clean dirt and debris from Blade Mounting Shaft.

BRUSH REPLACEMENT
NOTE:

 If motor fails to start as trigger is depressed after extensive use, the Motor Brushes likely need 

to be replaced.

•  Remove the Brush Caps (one each at top and bottom of motor housing) with a medium  

screwdriver

 (FIG 6)

.

•  Pull Brush from socket 

(FIG 7)

.

•  Inspect Brush.  

NOTE:

 Brushes are considered worn if less than 1/8” of carbon is remaining.

•  Replace with new brush.  

NOTE:

 The carbon contact goes in first and is keyed to the rectangular socket.

•  Replace Brush Caps and tighten.

FIG. 6

FIG. 7

Summary of Contents for 31668

Page 1: ...ELECTRIC RECIPROCATING SAW INSTRUCTIONS Item 31668...

Page 2: ...60 Hz Input Amperage 9 Amps Plug Type 2 prong polarized Cord Length 7 6 Certification ETL No Load Speed 2500 Strokes Per Minute Stroke Length 1 1 8 DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not...

Page 3: ...ELECTRICAL SAFETY a Power tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed grounded power tools Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will re...

Page 4: ...es can reduce dust related hazards 4 POWER TOOL USE AND CARE a Do not force the power tool Use the correct power tool for your application The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at th...

Page 5: ...tions Always use NIOSH approved respiratory protection while using this Saw This Saw will eject particles dust and sparks at high velocity during operation Wear approved eye and skin protection at all...

Page 6: ...Saw will eject a trail of sparks at high speed which can ignite flammable materials or injure others nearby Do not operate in the vicinity of flammable materials and keep all persons and pets away fr...

Page 7: ...To order parts and supplies 800 343 9353 eastwood com 7 FIG 1 FIG 2 90 90...

Page 8: ...with the blade at the In Stroke measure the distance the blade extends beyond the pivoting face of the Nose Guide and compare that dimension with that of the material to be cut thickness FIG 4 Pull o...

Page 9: ...two hands Failure to do so could cause serious personal injury The Saw features a convenient power supply indicator located at the top of the D handle which illuminates amber whenever the power cord i...

Page 10: ...Shaft BRUSH REPLACEMENT NOTE If motor fails to start as trigger is depressed after extensive use the Motor Brushes likely need to be replaced Remove the Brush Caps one each at top and bottom of motor...

Page 11: ...Low Power Undersized or Too Long of an Extension Cord Use only 14 gauge or larger cord Limit length to 25 Excessive Noise and or Vibration Blade is Damaged WARNING This is an extremely dangerous cond...

Page 12: ...ment 800 343 9353 email techelp eastwood com PDF version of this manual is available online eastwood com 31668manual The Eastwood Company 263 Shoemaker Road Pottstown PA 19464 USA US and Canada 800 34...

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