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aintenance
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ot attempt to oil the motor bearings or service the motor's internal parts.
) around the shaft and bearing.
.
Repeat the above procedure for the opposite side of the saw.
s are seating, some sparking may be noticed in the motor.
This is normal for new brushes.
To ensure that the wood glides smoothly across the work surface, periodically apply a coat of paste
ax to the surface of the worktable. If the power cord is worn out or damaged in any way, replace
WARNING:
Always turn the switch OFF and unplug the power cord from the outlet before
maintaining or lubricating the scroll saw.
w
immediately. Do n
Lubrication
Lubricate the arm bearings after every 50 hours of use.
ove the cover.
1.
Turn the saw on its side and rem
2.
Squirt a generous amount of SAE 20 oil (lightweight motor oil
.
Let the oil soak in overnight.
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Brushes
(Fig. 25)
Check the condition of the carbon brushes after 50 hours of
use. If the brushes are worn to 1/16” (2mm) in length,
replace them.
1.
Loosen and remove the two brush caps (1) using a
flat-blade screwdriver.
2.
Pull out each brush (2), inspect the brush and
replace if necessary. Replace both brushes even if
only one is damaged.
Note: After inspecting the brushes, be sure to install the
brushes into the same position that they were removed
from if you are not installing new ones.
3.
Position the brushes into the motor. Tighten the
brush caps (1) snugly. Do not over tighten.
4.
Run the saw for approximately 5 to 10 minutes to allow the brushes to “seat” themselves. If
the brushes are not seated correctly, the electric brake may not function correctly and could
damage the motor. While the brushe
