MAINTENANCE
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Tool may be cleaned and lubricated by the user, but any other servicing, including the changing of
carbon brushes, should be performed by the manufacturer or any authorized representative or service station.
Cable
The cable or cord is the “life line” of your tool. Keep it clean by wiping it off occasionally. Keep it out of oils and greases. Coil it neatly when not in use
and avoid dragging it across sharp surfaces or using it as a handle to lift the tool.
When using the tool at a considerable distance from power source, an extension cable of adequate size must be used to prevent loss of power and over-
heating.
For extension cables up to 75 feet use number 18; for 100 feet use number 16; and for up to 200 feet use number 14 wire gage. If you are working with
a 230 volt fool, cable lengths may be doubled using the same wire gage sizes as prescribed above for the 120 volt tool.
Lubrication
Always disconnect KL-2020 Electric Nibbler from power source before lubricating.
Once every three months, depending upon usage, remove the nibbler nead from the power unit by loosening the clamping screw (M133-36) and pull the
head off with a twisting motion. Lubricate the bearing surface of the eccentric bushing (41-24-1) with a good grade of bearing grease. Place nibbler head
back onto motor unit. Eccentric nut must be engaged with the link assembly as head is placed onto motor. Tighten clamping screw snugly to lock head
assembly in place.
Tools that have seen continuous use should also have the gear train lubricated periodically. To lubricate the gears remove the screws that hold the gear
case to the motor shell. Remove the gear case from the cover plate and wipe out the old grease with a cloth. Wash the gears and spindles with kerosene
or cleaning fl uid. Refi ll the gear case ONLY 1/3 FULL with a good standard gear grease. Never fi ll more than 1/3. The Ball bearing in the gear case is
a closed type bearing. It has been permanently lubricated at the factory to last the life of the bearing. This bearing should NEVER be immersed in a
solvent or cleaning fl uid.
Adherence to these maintenance instructions will greatly increase the life of your Model KL-2020 Electric Nibbler, so it will give you long and satisfactory
service.
The Kett Tool Company
5055 Madison Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
(513)271-0333
fax (513)271-5318
www.kett-tool.com
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