Section 5: Maintenance; Disconnect Power; Replacing Carbon Brushes - Grizzly T10874 Owner's Manual

SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE

Always DISCONNECT
before servicing,
doing maintenance to reduce risk
of accidental injury or electrocution.
Schedule
For optimum performance from your tool,
follow this maintenance schedule and refer
to any specific instructions given in this
section.
Daily Check
• Wipe motor housing, chuck, front grip,
and rear grip with a dry cloth, or blow
off dust and debris with compressed
air (be sure to wear a respirator while
doing this).
• Check for damage to blades, cords,
and housing.
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POWER
adjusting, or

Replacing Carbon Brushes

Carbon brush life is 500–2000 hours,
depending on the nature of use. Always
replace both brushes at the same time.
To replace carbon brushes:
1. Use small flathead screwdriver to
remove caps from sides of motor
housing (see Figure 13).
Note: Brushes are spring loaded; take
care when removing caps.
2. Remove carbon brushes.
Carbon Brush
Assembly
Brush Cap
Figure 13. Removing motor brush cap and
motor brush (1 of 2).
3. Install new brushes.
4. Re-install brush cap. Run tool for 5
minutes to seat brushes before using
tool on a workpiece.
Model T10874 (Mfd. Since 01/15)