SKU 66660
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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:
turn the power Switch of the
tool to its “OFF” position and
unplug the tool from its
electrical outlet before
performing any inspection,
maintenance, or cleaning
procedures.
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
BeFore eaCH USe,
1.
inspect the
general condition of the tool. Check
for loose screws, misalignment or
binding of moving parts, cracked or
broken parts, damaged electrical wir-
ing, and any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
Periodically clean out accumulated
2.
saw dust from the tool to prevent any
part jamming or overheating.
Keep the Lower Blade Guard Spring
3.
(36) clean and lubricated. Check the
operation of the Lower Blade Guard
and adjust or repair if needed.
aFter USe,
4.
clean external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth.
CarBon BrUSH maIntenanCe.
5.
The carbon brushes may require
maintenance when the motor perfor-
mance of the tool decreases or stops
working completely. To maintain the
brushes:
Remove the Carbon Brush Cover
a.
(72, 110) on each side of the motor
housing.
Remove the carbon brushes from
b.
the housing.
Keep track of which
orientation the old carbon brush-
es were in to prevent needless
wear if they will be reinstalled.
If either carbon brush is worn down
c.
by more than 1/2, replace them both.
To clean old carbon brushes before
d.
reusing them, rub the contact areas
with a pencil eraser.
Reinsert the old carbon brushes in
e.
the same orientation to reduce wear.
When installing, make sure the car-
f.
bon portions of the brushes contact
the motor armature, and that the
springs face away from the motor.
Also, make sure the springs operate
freely.
Replace the Carbon Brush Covers.
g.
Do not overtighten.
note:
New carbon brushes tend to spark
when first used until they wear and
conform to the motor’s armature
WarnInG! If the supply cord of
this power tool is damaged, it must
be replaced only by a qualified
service technician.
