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side while you remove the carbon
brushes. Keep track of which ori-
entation the old carbon brushes
were in to prevent needless wear
if they will be reinstalled.
e.
If either carbon brush is worn down
by more than 1/2, replace both car-
bon brushes.
f.
To clean old carbon brushes before
reusing them, rub the contact areas
with a pencil eraser.
g.
Hold the spring clips to the side and
reinsert the old carbon brushes in
the same orientation to reduce wear.
h.
When installing the carbon brushes,
make sure the carbon portions of
problem
Tool will not start
1.
2.
3.
Tool operates
1.
slowly or
erratically.
2.
Tool does not
1.
grind, sand or
brush effectively.
2.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the
tool. disconnect power supply before service.
SKU 98107
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
troubleshooting
possible causes
No power at outlet.
Cord not connected.
Carbon Brushes may be worn or
damaged.
Carbon Brushes may be worn or
damaged.
Excess pressure applied to
workpiece.
Disc accessory may be loose on
Spindle. Check tightness of Outer
Flange Arbor Nut or threaded disc
accessory on Spindle.
Disc accessory may be damaged,
worn or wrong type for the
material.
the carbon brushes contact the mo-
tor armature, and that the indented
portions of the brushes are posi-
tioned where the springs contact.
Also, make sure the springs operate
freely.
i.
Reconnect the Carbon Brush Leads.
j.
Replace the Brush Caps and
Screws. Do not overtighten.
note: New carbon brushes tend to spark
when first used until they wear and
conform to the motor's armature.
5.
warning! if the supply cord of
this power tool is damaged, it must
be replaced only by a qualified
service technician.
likely solutions
1.
Check power at outlet.
2.
Check that cord is plugged in.
3.
Inspect Carbon Brushes and replace if
necessary.
1.
Inspect Carbon Brushes and replace if
necessary.
2.
Decrease pressure, allow tool to do
the work.
1.
Be sure disc accessory is of correct
dimension and Outer Flange Arbor Nut
is tight.
2.
Check condition and type of disc
accessory. Use only proper type of
disc accessory in good condition.
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