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MAINTENANCE
Every 50 hours of operation blow compressed air through the motor while running at no load to clean out
accumulated dust. (If operating in especially dusty conditions, perform this operation more often.)
KEEP TOOL CLEAN
All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could
possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. Wear safety glasses while using compressed air.
THE CARBON BRUSHES
The carbon brushes are a normal wearing part and must be replaced when
they reach their wear limit.
Carbon Brush
Replace the brushes if they are worn to 6mm or less.
1/4"(6mm)
To replace:
Screws retaining the base
Unplug the machine, press the limit pin to open the base, and remove
the screw to release each brush cap. To make changing the bottom brush
easier, one may remove the 3 screws to temporarily remove the base.
Pull back on the carbon brush springs to release the tension. Unscrew the
screw holding the carbon brush lead. Then pull out the brush.
Repeat for the other side. To reassemble reverse the procedure.
NOTE: To reinstall the same brushes, first make sure the brushes go back in the way they came out.
Otherwise a break-in period will occur that will reduce motor performance and increase brush wear.
Caution: Always replace the brushes as a pair.
If the replacement of the power supply cord is necessary, this has to be done by the manufacturer or
their agent in order to avoid a safety hazard.
WARNING: All repairs must be entrusted to an authorized service center. Incorrectly performed repairs
could lead to injury or death.
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