MAINTENANCE
MOTOR bRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (FIG. L)
WARNING:
To reduce the
risk of injury, turn unit off and
disconnect machine from power
source before installing and
removing accessories, before
adjusting or changing set-ups or
when making repairs. be sure the
trigger switch is in the OFF
position. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.
Brushes should be regularly
inspected for wear. To inspect
brushes, remove brush cap (19).
Brushes (20) should slide freely in brush box. If brushes are worn down to .3 inch
(8mm) as shown in Figure L they should be replaced. To reinstall, push new brush
back into brush box. If replacing existing brush, maintain same orientation as when
removed. Replace the brush cap (do not overtighten).
CLEANING
WARNING:
Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing with dry air as often as dirt is
seen collecting in and around the air vents. Wear ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3) approved
eye protection when performing this procedure.
CAUTION:
When cleaning, use only mild soap and a damp cloth on plastic parts.
Many household cleaners contain chemicals which could seriously damage plastic. Also,
do not use gasoline, turpentine, lacquer or paint thinner, dry cleaning fluids or similar
products which may seriously damage plastic parts. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our service website
at www.portercable.com. You can also order parts from your nearest PORTER-CABLE Factory
Service Center or PORTER-CABLE Authorized Warranty Service Center. Or, you can call our
Customer Care Center at (888) 848-5175.
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
All quality tools will eventually require servicing and/or replacement of parts. For information about
PORTER-CABLE, its factory service centers or authorized warranty service centers, visit our
website at www.portercable.com or call our Customer Care Center at (888) 848-5175. All repairs
made by our service centers are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship.
We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted by others.
You can also write to us for information at PORTER-CABLE, 4825 Highway 45 North, Jackson,
Tennessee 38305, (888) 848-5175 - Attention: Product Service. Be sure to include all of the
information shown on the nameplate of your tool (model number, type, serial number, etc.).
ACCESSORIES
WARNING:
have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be
hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only PORTER-CABLE recommended
accessories should be used with this product.
A complete line of accessories is available from your PORTER-CABLE Factory Service
Center or a PORTER-CABLE Authorized Warranty Service Center. Please visit our Web
Site www.portercable.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
Since accessories, other than those offered by PORTER-CABLE,
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