Craftsman 172.27673 BRUSHREPLACEMENTseeFig.11,11a,11band11c Unplugthesander, Other

BRUSHREPLACEMENT(seeFig.11,11a,11band11c)

1. Unplugthesander.

/K WARNING:	Failure to unplug the sander could result in accidental	I
starting causing possible serious personal injury.

2.Remove (3) screws from top cover

of sander and remove top cover (see Fig. 11).

Fig. 11

3.Locate the (2) Carbon Brush / Brush Holder Assemblies (see Fig. 11a). They are connected

to red wire lead terminals and are in position on each side of the armature.

4.Carefully lift these (2) assemblies (see Fig. 11a and 11b) out of their positions (NOTE: Remember how

they are positioned so that you can put them back in position correctly.)

5.Check the ends of the carbon brushes (see Fig. 11b) for wear. If either brush has less than 1/4-in. length of carbon remaining, replace both. DO NOT REPLACE ONE SIDE WITHOUT REPLACING

THE OTHER.

6.To replace assemblies, disconnect the red wire lead terminals from the

assemblies (see Fig. 11c), attach new assemblies to the lead terminals and place the assemblies back into their original positions next to the armature. Make sure the curvature of the end of the brushes matches the curvature of the armature and

that the brushes move freely in brush holder assemblies.

7.Reassemble the top cap with the

(3) screws and do not overtighten.

Fig. 11b

Red wire lead terminals

Fig. 11a

Fig. 11c

Carbon

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