Maintenance; General Inspection; Troubleshooting - Silverline 124799 Original Instructions Manual

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Maintenance

WARNING: ALWAYS disconnect from the power supply before cleaning or carrying out maintenance.

General inspection

• Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight. They may vibrate loose over time
• Inspect the supply cord of the tool, prior to each use, for damage or wear. Repairs should be
carried out by an authorised Silverline service centre. This advice also applies to extension cords
used with this tool
Cleaning
WARNING: ALWAYS wear protective equipment including eye protection and gloves when cleaning
this tool.
• Keep your tool clean at all times. Dirt and dust will cause internal parts to wear quickly, and
shorten the device's service life
• Clean the body of your machine with a soft brush, or dry cloth
• Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts. If dry cleaning is not sufficient, a mild detergent
on a damp cloth is recommended
• Water must never come into contact with the tool
• Ensure the tool is thoroughly dry before using it
• If available, use clean, dry, compressed air to blow through the ventilation holes (where
applicable)

Troubleshooting

Problem
Router will not operate
Router runs or cuts slowly
Makes an unusual sound
Excessive vibration
Heavy sparking occurs inside motor
housing
Fine Adjustment Knob (12) "clicks" or
not adjusting
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Possible cause
No supply of power
Brushes worn or sticking
Switch is faulty
Motor components faulty or short circuited
Blunt or damaged cutter
Variable Speed Dial (5) set low
Motor is overloaded
Mechanical obstruction
Armature has shorted sections
Incorrectly fitted or loose router bit
Bent or damaged router bit
Brushes not moving freely
Armature short circuited or open circuited
Commutator dirty
Plunge Lock Lever (13) engaged
Reached end of adjustment range
Brushes
• Over time the carbon brushes inside the motor may become worn
• Excessively worn brushes may cause loss of power, intermittent failure, or visible sparking
• To replace the brushes, remove the two Brush Access Covers (4) & (18). Remove the worn
brushes and ensure the sockets are clean. Carefully replace with new brushes and then replace
the Brush Access Covers
• After fitting run the router without load for 2-3 minutes to help the brushes bed in. The process
of the brushes fully bedding in may take repeated uses. Motor sparking may continue until new
carbon brushes have bedded in
• Alternatively, have the machine serviced at an authorised service centre
Disposal
Always adhere to national regulations when disposing of power tools that are no longer functional
and are not viable for repair.
• Do not dispose of power tools, or other waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), with
household waste
• Contact your local waste disposal authority for information on the correct way to dispose of
power tools
Check that power is available at source
Disconnect power, open Brush Access Covers (4) & (18) and ensure brushes are not
damaged or heavily worn
Have the tool serviced by an authorised Silverline service centre
Have the tool serviced by an authorised Silverline service centre
Resharpen or replace cutter
Increase variable speed setting
Reduce pushing force on router
Have the tool serviced by an authorised Silverline service centre
Have the tool serviced by an authorised Silverline service centre
Refit or tighten router bit
Replace router bit
Disconnect power, remove brushes, clean or replace
Have the tool serviced by an authorised Silverline service centre
Have the tool serviced by an authorised Silverline service centre
Release Plunge Lock Lever
Reset Fine Adjustment Knob and set depth with Depth Stop Adjuster (2)
Solution