t10493, t10494 & t10495 (Mfg since 10/11)
-15
-
changing motor
brushes
2.
With the #2 flat head screwdriver,
release the tension on the flat coil
spring that holds the carbon brush in
place, as shown in
figure 17
.
these grinders use carbon brushes that
wear out over time and need replacing.
tools needed
Qty
phillips head screwdriver #2 ................... 1
Flat head screwdriver #2 ......................... 1
to
inspect/change
the
carbon
brushes:
1.
remove the brush covers, as shown in
figures 15–16
.
figure 17.
release spring tension.
3.
remove the carbon brushes from the
brush holder assemblies.
4.
inspect the brushes.
— if the brushes are longer than
1
⁄
4
",
they are still an acceptable length
and can still be used—unless the
motor is having troubles. proceed to
step 6
.
— if the brushes are shorter than
1
⁄
4
",
install new carbon brushes in the
brush holder assemblies, then pro-
ceed to
step 5
.
5.
replace the brush cover(s) and test run
the grinder (see
page 9
).
figure 15.
t10493 brush cover.
figure 16.
removing the t10494 and
t10495 brush covers.
Note:
Models T10494 and T10495
have a brush cover on each side of
the grinder.