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REPLACEMENT OF CARBON BRUSHES (Fig. 22)
Replacement brush sets are available through Sears Fiarts and Repair Centers_
1o Unplug the router motor before inspecting or repla_ing brushes°
2. Replace both carbon brushes when either has les_ than 1/4 in. length of car-
bon remaining, or if the spring or wire is damaged }or burned°
3o Using a slotted screwdriver, remove the black plastic cap on each side of the
router motor (Fig° 22) and carefully withdraw the s_ringqoaded brush assem-
blies, Keep brushes clean and sliding freely in thei_ guide channels.
NOTE: To reinstall the same brushes, make sure th_! brushes go back in the
same way they came out This will avoid a break4qperiod.
4. Insert new brush assemblies
.
into guide channels, with the
carbon part going in first,
being certain to fit the tx€o
metal "ears" into their slots
in the channel (Fig. 22)_
Remember to replace both
end caps after inspect-
ing or servicing brushes_
Tighten the caps snugly,
but do not over-tighten.
The router should be al-
lowed to "RUN IN" (run at
no load without a cutting
bit) for 5 minutes before
Figo22
Ears
Brushes
use, to seat the new brushes properly,,
_k WARNING: For your safety, ALWAYS turn off swiich and unplug router mo-
tor from the power source before performing any maintenance or cleaning.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a suffi_cient amount of high-
grade lubricant for the life of the tool under normal ope_ting conditions. There-
fore, no further lubrication is required,,
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