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MAINTENANCE
Service
WARNING
Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may
result in misplacing of internal wires and components which could
cause serious hazard . We recommend that all tool service be performed by a Skil Factory
Service Center or Authorized Skil Service Station.
Tool Lubrication
Your SKIL tool has been properly lubricated and is ready to use. It is recommended that tools
with gears be re-greased with a special gear lubricant at every brush change.
Carbon Brushes
The brushes and commutator in your tool have been engineered for many hours of
dependable service. To maintain peak efficiency of the motor, we recommend that the brushes
be examined every two to six months. Only genuine SKIL replacement brushes specially
designed for your tool should be used.
Replacement of Carbon Brushes
(Fig . 28)
1. Unplug the router motor before inspecting or
replacing brushes.
2. Replace both carbon brushes when either
has less than 1/4-in. length of carbon
remaining, or if the spring or wire is damaged
or burned.
3. Using a slotted screwdriver, remove the
black plastic cap on each side of the router
motor (Fig. 28) and carefully withdraw the
spring-loaded brush assemblies. Keep
brushes clean and sliding freely in their
guide channels.
NOTICE: To reinstall the same brushes, make
sure that the brushes go back in the same way they came out. This will avoid the need for a
break-in period.
4. Insert new brush assemblies into the guide channels with the carbon part going in first,
being certain to fit the two metal “ears” into their slots in the channel (Fig. 28).
5. Remember to replace both end caps after inspecting or servicing brushes. Tighten the caps
snugly, but do not over-tighten. The router should be allowed to “run in” (run at no load
without a cutter bit) for 5 minutes before use, to seat the new brushes properly.
WARNING
For your safety, always turn off the switch and unplug the router motor
from the power source before performing any maintenance or cleaning.
Cleaning
WARNING
To avoid accidents always disconnect the tool from the power supply
before cleaning or performing any maintenance. The tool may be cleaned
most effectively with compressed dry air. Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with
compressed air.
Ventilation openings and switch levers must be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not
attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects through openings.
Fig. 28
Cap
Ears Brushes
