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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:
Make sure that the Trigger is in the off-position and unplug the tool from its
electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.
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
1.
BEFORE EAcH USE,
inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for:
• loose hardware,
• misalignment or binding of moving parts,
• damaged cord/electrical wiring,
• cracked or broken parts, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
2.
cARBON BRUSH MAINTENANcE.
The carbon brushes may require maintenance when
the motor performance of the tool decreases or
stops working completely. To maintain the brushes:
a. Remove the Carbon Brush Cover on
each side of the motor housing.
b. Remove the carbon brushes from the
housing.
Keep track of which orientation
the old carbon brushes were in to prevent
needless wear if they will be reinstalled.
c. If either carbon brush is worn down by
more than 1/2, replace them both.
d. To clean old carbon brushes before reusing
them, rub the contact areas with a pencil eraser.
e. Reinsert the old carbon brushes in the
same orientation to reduce wear.
f. When installing, make sure the carbon portions
of the brushes contact the motor armature,
and that the springs face away from the motor.
Also, make sure the springs operate freely.
g. Replace the Carbon Brush
Covers. Do not overtighten.
Note:
New carbon brushes tend to
spark when first used until they wear and
conform to the motor’s armature.
3.
AFTER USE,
wipe external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth.
4. Before remounting the Saw Blade, remove
all sawdust that has accumulated around the
Safety Guard and Blade Guard Frame.
5. Regularly inspect and tighten all
mounting screws and knobs.
6. Keep Saw Blade clean and sharp. Sharp
blades minimize stalling and kickback.
7. Keep guards in good working order.
8. Keep motor air vent clean of dust and
debris. Vacuum periodically.
9. If the tool is not operating normally, making
unusual noises, or appears defective, stop
using it immediately and get it repaired.
10. Clean tool with a damp cloth and light
detergent. Do not use solvents as they
can damage and crack the housing.
11. For blade changing instructions
see Tool Set Up on page 10.
12.
WARNING! If the supply cord of this
power tool is damaged, it must be replaced
only by a qualified service technician.
