8. PRECAUTIONS IN DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
The numbers in the descriptions below correspond to the item numbers in the Parts List and exploded assembly
diagram. The [BOLD] numbers are for the Model W 6VB3, the <Bold> numbers for the Model W 8VB2.
8-1. Disassembly
A. Disassembly of the parts within the handle
(1) Removal of the Handle Cover [49] <47>
Loosen the three Tapping Screws (W/Flange) D4 x 20 (Black) [50] <48>, and remove the Handle Cover
[49] <47>.
(2) Removal of the Carbon Brushes (Auto Stop Type) (1 Pair) [33] <33>
With a small flat-blade screwdriver, lift up on the spring, and pull the Carbon Brush (Auto Stop Type)
(1 Pair) [33] <33> out from Brush Holder (A) [32] <32> slightly. Next, pull out the terminal portion of
Carbon Brush (Auto Stop Type) (1 Pair) [33] <33> from the Brush Holder (A) [32] <32>. Remove the
carbon brushes from both sides in the same manner.
(3) Removal of the Cord [41] <39>
After loosening the two speed control switch retaining screws, loosen the two Tapping Screws (W/Flange)
D4 x 16 [43] <41> which retain the Cord Clip [42] <40>, and remove the Cord [41] <39> together with the
Cord Armor D8.8 [40] <38>.
B. Removal of the armature and stator
(1) Removal of Armature (D) [24] <24>
Remove the three Tapping Screws D4 x 25 (Black) [7] <7> from Gear Cover Ass'y (B) [8] <8>, and remove
Inner Cover Ass'y (A) [23] <23> with Armature (D) [24] <24> from the Housing [39] <37>. And as
illustrated in Fig. 5, Inner Cover Ass'y (A) [23] <23> can be removed from Armature (D) [24] <24> by
utilizing a J-130 sleeve (special repair tool, Code No. 970908) and a J-131 plate (special repair tool, Code
No. 970909).
(2) Removal of the Stator [27] <27>
First, remove the Fan Guide [25] <25> from the inside of the housing. Then, loosen the two Hex. Hd.
Tapping Screws D4 x 50 [26] <26>, and lightly tap the end surface of the Housing [39] <37> with a wooden
hammer to loosen and remove the Stator [27] <27>.
Fig. 5
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