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SKU 97580 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12
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 Power Switch of the
tool to its “OFF” position 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 screws, misalignment or
binding of moving parts, cracked or
broken parts, damaged electrical
wiring, and any other condition that
may affect its safe operation.
AFTER USE,2. clean external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth.
Check the condition of Blades. Bent, 3.
cracked, worn or dull blades will
not operate properly and can cause
damage or injury. Discard damaged
or worn blades.
4. WARNING! If the supply cord of
this power tool is damaged, it must
be replaced only by a qualied
service technician.
Replacing Carbon Brushes
To inspect or replace the Carbon 1.
Brushes, remove the Brush Caps
(54) located on the top and underside
of the Main Housing (53).
With the Caps removed, the Brush 2.
Holders (55) and Carbon Brushes
(56) may fall out.
Inspect the Carbon Brushes. They 3.
should not be chipped or cracked,
and the carbon portion must be at
least 1/4 in length.
One of the Carbon Brush Caps (54)
4. If the Carbon Brushes are worn or
damaged, they must be replaced.
Replacement Carbon Brushes are
available from Harbor Freight Tools.