Harbor Freight Tools 69438 Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication, Changing Carbon Brushes

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Maintenance and Servicing

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician.

To prevent serious injury from accidental operation: Release the Trigger and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

To prevent serious injury from tool failure:

Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication

Setup

1.BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the tool. Check for:

loose hardware,

misalignment or binding of moving parts,

cracked or broken parts,

damaged electrical wiring, and

any other condition that may affect its safe operation.

2.After Use, wipe external surfaces of the tool with clean cloth.

3.Check and change the Carbon Brushes as needed.

4.WARNING! If the supply cord of this power tool is damaged, it must be replaced only by a qualified service technician.

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Changing Carbon Brushes

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Carbon Brush location

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1.The two Carbon Brushes are located on either side of the back of the Saw near the Base.

2.Remove the Caps with a Screwdriver (sold separately).

3.Slide out the Carbon Brushes, noting the direction of wear of each brush.

4.If they are worn to 3mm or less they need to be replaced.

5.Insert new Carbon Brushes and secure in place with the Caps.

6.If they are still in good condition, replace the brushes in the same orientation and secure in place with the Caps.

Note: When replacing Carbon Brushes, always replace both brushes.

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Cut-off Wheel Storage and Handling

1. Handle Cut-off Wheels carefully to prevent

2. Store Cut-off Wheels in shelves, racks, boxes, or

dropping or bumping. Do not use wheels

drawers. Storage area must be kept dry, and above

that have been dropped or bumped.

freezing. Any grinding or cut-off wheels exposed to

 

humidity or freezing temperatures must not be used.

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