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MAINTENANCE
• To avoid injury, never put lubricants on the
blade while it is spinning.
• To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use
gasoline, naphtha acetone, lacquer thinner
or similar highly volatile solvents to clean
the mitre saw.
• To avoid injury from unexpected starting
or electrical shock, unplug the power cord
before working on the saw.
• To avoid electrical shock, fire or injury, use
only parts identical to those identified in
the parts list. Reassemble exactly as the
original assembly to avoid electric shock.
REPLACING CARBON BRUSHES (Fig. 51)
The carbon brushes furnished will last
approximately 50 hours of running time, or
10,000 ON/OFF cycles. Replace both carbon
brushes when either has less than 1/4" length
of carbon remaining, or if the spring or wire is
damaged or burned.
Follow the below steps to replace the carbon
brush:
• Unplug the saw.
• Remove two securing screws (1) and the
motor rear cover (2) from the motor.
• Remove the black plastic cap (3) on the
side of the motor.
NOTE:
Remove the cap cautiously, because
it is springloaded.
• Pull out the carbon brush (4) and replace.
The ears on the metal end of the assembly
go in the same hole the carbon part fits
into.
• Tighten the cap snugly, but do not
overtighten.
• Repeat for the carbon brush located on the
other side of the motor.
NOTE:
To reinstall the same brushes, first
make sure the brushes go back in the way they
came out. This will avoid a break-in period that
reduces motor performance and increases wear.
MAINTENANCE
Fig. 51
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