Maintenance; General; Motor; Replacing Carbon Brushes - Craftsman 137.216021 Operator's Manual

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For your own safety, turn the switch
OFF and remove the plug from the
power source before maintaining
your saw.
GENERAL
An occasional coat of paste wax on the
work table will allow the wood being
cut to glide smoothly across the work
surface.
MOTOR
1. If the power cord is worn, cut
or damaged in any way, have it
replaced immediately by authorized
electrician.
2. Do not attempt to oil the motor
bearings or service the motor
internal parts.
NOTE: When reinstalling the same
brushes, put them back in the way they
came out. This will avoid a break-in
periodthat reduces motor performance
and increases wear.
Fig. Z
2
1
REPLACING CARBON BRUSHES
(FIG. Z)
Replace both carbon brushes when
either has less than 1/4 in. length of
carbon remaining, or if the spring or
wire is damaged or burned. To inspect
or replace brushes, first unplug the
saw. Then remove the black plastic
cap (1) on the side of the motor (2).
Carefully remove the spring-loaded
cap. Then pull out the brush and
replace. Replace for the other side. To
reassemble reverse the procedure. The
ears on the metal end of the assembly
go in the same hole the carbon part fits
into. Tighten the cap snugly, but do not
overtighten.
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