Cleaning; Lubrication; Electric Brake; Brushes - DeWalt DWE575 Instruction Manual

Cleaning
_ WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with clean, dry air
at least once a week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear
ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when performing this.
_ WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning
the non-metallic parts of the tool These chemicals may weaken the
plastic materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with
water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool," never
immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
Lubrication
Self lubricating ball and roller bearings are used in the tool and
relubrication is not required. However, it is recommended that, once
a year, you take or send the tool to a service center for a thorough
cleaning, inspection and lubrication of the gear case.
Electric Brake (DWE5 75SB)
Your saw has an automatic electric brake which is designed to stop
the blade from coasting in about two seconds, after you release the
trigger switch. It is useful when making certain cuts in wood where a
coasting blade would result in a wide, imprecise cut.
Occasionally, the brake will not function properly and won't stop the
saw in the 2 seconds discussed above. If this condition persists, turn
the saw on and off four or five times. If the brake still does not stop
the blade in about 2 seconds, the problem may be worn brushes.
Have the brushes replaced at a DEWALT authorized service center.
Repairs
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance
and adjustment should be performed by a DFWALT factory service
center, a DEWALT authorized service center or other qualified service
personnel. Always use identical replacement parts. (Refer to Brushes
for brush replacement information.)
Brushes (Fig. 19)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and
disconnect it from power source before installing and removing
accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An
accidental start-up can cause injury,
Inspect carbon brushes FIG.19
regularly by disconnecting the
tool from the power source,
removing the four end cap
screws (X) with a screwdriver,
then removing the end X_
cap (D).
Keep brushes clean and
sliding freely in their guides.
Always replace a used brush
in the same orientation in ................................ D ....
the holder as it was prior to
removal. Carbon brushes have varying symbols stamped into their
sides, and if either brush is worn down to the line closest to the
spring, take the tool to a DEWALT authorized service center for brush
assembly replacement. Use only identical DEWALT brushes. Always
replace the end cap after inspecting or servicing brushes. The tool
should be allowed to "run in" (run at no load without a blade) for 5
minutes before use to seat new brushes.
While "running in" DO NOT TIE, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE LOCK THE
TRIGGER SWITCH ON. HOLD BY HAND ONLY.
Foot Plate Adjustment
A WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and
disconnect it from power source before installing and removing
accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An
accidental start-up can cause injury,
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