Replacement Of Carbon Brushes; Lubrication - Craftsman 320.17542 Operator's Manual

REPLACEMENT
OF CARBON BRUSHES (Fig. 21)
Replacement brush sets are available through Sears Parts and Repair Centers,,
1. Unplug the router motor before inspecting or replacing brushes.
2. 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,
3. Using a slotted screwdriver, remove the black plastic cap on each side of the router
motor (Fig,. 21 ) and carefully withdraw the spring-loaded brush assemblies,. Keep
brushes clean and sliding freely in their guide channels.
NOTE: To reinstall the same brushes, make sure the brushes go back in the
same way they came out.This will avoid a break-in period.
4. Insert new brush assemblies into guide channels, with the carbon part going in first,
being certain to fit the two metal "ears" into their slots in the channel (Fig. 2I).
5, Remember to replace both end caps after inspecting or servicing brushes. Tighten the
caps snugly, but do not over-tighten.. The router should be allowed to "RUN IN" (run at
no load without a cutter bit) for 5 minutes before use, to seat the new brushes properly.
Fig. 21
Cap
Ears
/_, WARNING:
For your safety, ALWAYS turn off switch and unplug router
motor from the power source before performing any maintenance or cleaning.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high-grade
lubricant for the life of the tool under normal operating conditions, Therefore, no further
lubrication is required.
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