Maintenance; Keep Machine Clean; General Maintenance; Lubrication - Delta HOMECRAFT H26-260L Instruction Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit
off and disconnect it from power
source before cleaning or servicing, before installing
and removing accessories, before adjusting and when
making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause
injury.

kEEP MAChINE CLEAN

Periodically blow out all air passages with dry
compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned
with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to
clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or
otherwise damage the material. Wear certified safety
equipment for eye, hearing and respiratory protection
while using compressed air.
Empty dust bag frequently.
When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

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

BRUSh REPLACEMENT

The motor on this saw features externally accessible
brush assemblies that should be periodically checked
for wear. If the brushes need replaced, refer to Figure
23 and proceed as follows.
1. Unplug the saw.
Failure to unplug the saw could result
in accidental starting causing serious personal injury.
2. Using a screwdriver, carefully remove the brush
cap (A)
NOTE: Remove the cap slowly. The brush assembly
is spring-loaded and will pop out once the cap is
removed.
3. Remove brush assembly (B).
4. Inspect both brushes. If either has less than 1/4 in.
length of carbon remaining, both brushes should be
replaced.
NOTE: Do not replace one side without replacing
the other.
5. Insert both brushes into the brush tube (C),
making sure the curvature of the brushes matches
curvature of motor. Brush assembly should move
freely within the tube.
6. Carefully replace the brush cap, ensuring that it is
not cross-threaded.
7. Tighten brush cap securely. Do not over tighten.

MAINTENANCE

their use. Use clean clothes to remove dirt, dust, oil,
grease, etc.
products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with
plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may 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, commutator, etc.
Consequently, we do not recommended 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.

LUBRICATION

All of the bearings in this tool 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.
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Do not at any time let brake fluids,
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FIGURE 23
B
A
C