Motor Brush Assemblies - Craftsman 113.234700 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
Motor Brush Assemblies
The motor brush assemblies that come
with the saw will last about 100 cutting
hours. Replace both carbon brushes
when either has W' length or less of
carbon left. To inspect brushes:
1. Check that saw is unplugged, switch is
"off", and yellow key is out.
2. Remove two screws that hold motor
end cap in place, and take off end cap.
Motor End
Cap
3. Use flat head screwdriver to gently
pry each motor brush assembly forward.
Rotate slightly to remove.
Screwdriver ___ _
Motor Brush _ _ -_'////_./J_"
Assembly
4. Inspect length of brush. If length of
either brush is W' or less, replace both
with new assemblies; otherwise, put
back same assemblies.
5. Re-install motor end cap and screws.
Motor Brush
1/4" or Less
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