Brush Replacement - Ryobi TS1552LA Operator's Manual

LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the
unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further
lubrication is required.
BRUSH REPLACEMENT
See Figure 46.
The saw has externally accessible brush assemblies that
should be periodically checked for wear.
Proceed as follows when
 Unplug the saw.
 Remove brush cap with a screwdriver. Brush assembly is
spring loaded and will pop out when you remove brush
cap.
 Remove brush assembly.
 Check for wear. Replace both brushes when either has
less than 1/4 in. length of carbon remaining. Do not
replace one side without replacing the other.
 Reassemble using new brush assemblies. Make sure
curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that
brush moves freely in brush tube.
 Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly (straight) and
replace.
 Tighten brush cap securely. Do not overtighten.
CHANGING THE BATTERIES
See Figure 47.
 Unplug the saw.
 Rotate and hold lower blade guard up.
 Using the hex key (1/16 in.) provided, loosen the screw
then separate the cover from the laser guide.
 Lower the blade guard.
 Remove the three button cell batteries.
NOTE: Replace the batteries with button cell batteries
that have a rating of 1.5 volt and 100 mAh (milliampere
hour) minimum (number 76 series or equivalent).
When replacing the batteries, the laser guide should be
thoroughly cleaned. Use a soft paintbrush, or similar
device, to remove all sawdust and debris.
 After cleaning the laser guide and replacing batteries,
secure battery cover to laser guide using the screw.
Tighten screw securely.
CAUTION:
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.
MAINTENANCE
replacement is required:
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batterY
cover
Laser
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brush
cap
brush
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brush
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brush
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screw
negatIve (–)
Fig. 46
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Fig. 47