Craftsman 320.2819 operating instructions Replacement of Carbon Brushes Fig, Lubrication

REPLACEMENT OF CARBON BRUSHES (Fig. 22)

Replacement brush sets are available through Sears Fiarts and Repair Centers_ 1o Unplug the router motor before inspecting or repla_ing brushes°

2.Replace both carbon brushes when either has les_ than 1/4 in. length of car- bon remaining, or if the spring or wire is damaged }or burned°

3o Using a slotted screwdriver, remove the black plastic cap on each side of the

router motor (Fig° 22) and carefully withdraw the s_ringqoaded brush assem- blies, Keep brushes clean and sliding freely in thei_ guide channels.

NOTE: To reinstall the same brushes, make sure th! brushes go back in the

same way they came out This will avoid a break4qperiod.

4.Insert new brush assemblies

Figo22

into guide channels, with the carbon part going in first, being certain to fit the tx€o metal "ears" into their slots in the channel (Fig. 22)_

. Remember to replace both end caps after inspect-

ing or servicing brushes_ Tighten the caps snugly,

but do not over-tighten. The router should be al-

lowed to "RUN IN" (run at no load without a cutting bit) for 5 minutes before

use, to seat the new brushes properly,,

Ears

Brushes

_k WARNING: For your safety, ALWAYS turn off swiich and unplug router mo- tor from the power source before performing any maintenance or cleaning.

LUBRICATION

All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a suffi_cient amount of high- grade lubricant for the life of the tool under normal ope_ting conditions. There- fore, no further lubrication is required,,

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