Replacement Of Carbon Brushes; Lubrication - Craftsman 17540 - 9.5 Amp 1-3/4 HP Plunge Base Router Operator's Manual

REPLACEMENT OF CARBON BRUSHES (Flgo 20)
Replacement
brash sets am available throughSears Partsand Repair Centers.
!. Unpiug the mulet motor before Inspecting or replacing brushes.
2. Replace both carbon brushes when either has less than 1/4-In. Iengthof carbon
remaining,or If the springor wtra Is damaged or burned,
3. Usinga slotted screwdriver, remove the black ptastlccap on each side of the muter
motor (Fig. 20) end carefullywithdrawthe spring=loaded brush assemblies. Keep
brushes clean and elidingfraeIy tn their guide channais_
I NOTE;To reinstall the same brushes, make sum the brushes go back In the
same way they came out.This will avoid a break-In per_od,
4, Insert new brush assembliesinto guide channels with the carbon part going In first,
be ng cartaln to Ill the two metal "sam" Into their slots in the channel(Rg 20).
5. Remember to repiace both end caps after inspectingor servicing brushes. 11ghten the
caps snugly, but do not over-tighten. The router should be allowed to "RUN IN" (tun at
no lead withouta cutter blt) for 5 minutes befsre use, to seat the new brushes pioperfy.
Fig. 20
I Z_ WARNING: For your safety, ALWAYS turn off switch and unplug tauter
motor from the power scums before performing say maintenance or cleaning,
LUBRICATION
Atl of the bearings in thistoot are lubricatedwFthe suffletenl amount of high-grade
lubricant forthe life of the tool under normaloperatingconditions,Therefore, no further
lubdcatlon ts required
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