Maintenance; Accessories - RIDGID R3205 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
When servicing use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts can create a hazard
or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which can
result in serious personal injury.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard,
spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated
wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass
chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes,
commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommend
using this tool for extended work on these types of materials.
However, if you do work with any of these materials, it is
extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air.

ACCESSORIES

To order these accessories, call 1-866-539-1710.
 Edge Guide ....................................................................................................................................................... 202050001
WARNING:
Current attachments and accessories available for use with this product are listed above. Do not use any
attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or
accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: FIGURES (ILLUSTRATIONS) START ON PAGE 15
AFTER FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the
unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further
lubrication is required.
POWER SUPPLY CORD REPLACEMENT
If replacement of the power supply cord is necessary, this
has to be done by the manufacturer or his agent in order to
avoid a safety hazard.
CHECKING/REPLACING EXTERNAL
BRUSHES
See Figure 22, page 17.
NOTE: The saw is equipped with externally accessible
brushes.
 Unplug the saw.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious injury.
NOTE: Brush caps (2) are located on each side of the
motor housing.
 Remove brush caps (2) using a screwdriver.
 Remove brush assemblies (2).
 Check for wear. Replace both brush assemblies when
either has less than 1/4 in. length of carbon remaining.
NOTE: Do not replace one side without replacing the
other.
 Reassemble using new brush assemblies. Make sure
curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that
brush moves freely in brush tube.
 Reassemble by reversing the steps listed above.
 Tighten all brush caps securely. Do not over tighten.
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