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MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICING
Procedures not specically
explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualied
technician.
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION:
Turn the Trigger of the tool off
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 hardware, misalignment or
binding of moving parts, cracked or
broken parts, damaged electrical wiring,
dull or damaged Sanding Belt, and any
other condition that may affect its safe
operation.
TO CLEAN: 2. The ventilation openings
should be kept clean and free of sawdust
and debris. The most effective way to
clean the ventilation openings is with
compressed air. The outer body may
be cleaned with a clean cloth and a mild
detergent. Do not use solvents. Do not
immerse the Belt Sander in liquid.
CARBON BRUSH:3. To maintain peak
efficiency of the Belt Sander’s Motor
it is recommended that every two to
six months the Carbon Brush (27) be
examined.
Figure D - FRONT VIEW
BRUSH
HOLDER
COVER (28)
a. To check the Carbon Brush, remove the
Brush Holder Cover (28) located at the
front of the Belt Sander.
(See Figure D.)
Lift out the Carbon Brush to inspect. b.
The Carbon Brush should be free of
dust and dirt. The Carbon Brush should
be replaced when it has worn down to
3/16” in length.
If cleaning is necessary, rub the Carbon c.
Brush thoroughly with a pencil eraser.
Next, clean the Brush Holder opening
with compressed air or a clean cloth.
Then, replace the Carbon Brush. The d.
Carbon Brush should slide freely in and
out of the Brush Holder (25) without
sticking. Replace the Brush Holder
Cover.
4. WARNING! If the supply cord of
this power tool is damaged, it must be
replaced only by a qualied service
technician.