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:
Turn the Power Switch of the tool to its “OFF” position 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
1.BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the tool. Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged electrical wir- ing, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.
2.Periodically blow dust and grit out of the motor vents using dry com- pressed air. Always wear safety glasses when performing this mainte- nance operation.
3.After Use, clean external surfaces of the tool with clean cloth. Never use solvents or harsh cleaners as they may damage the housing. To pre- vent electrical shock, do not allow water or other liquids to enter the motor vent holes in the Gear Hous- ing (26).
4.Grinding Wheel CARE: Handling - Do not lean grinding wheels against an object, or rest ob- jects on grinding wheels. Do not drop grinding wheels or roll them across the floor.
Storage - Store thick grinding wheels on appropriate racks and store thin grinding wheels flat on a dry surface.
Store in a relatively constant temper- ature and do not expose to moisture or freezing temperatures.
WARNING: To prevent serious injury from grinding wheel failure, discard any wheels that have been improperly handled or stored.
5.Other accessory CARE: Handling - Do not drop accessories.
Do not bend or flex accessories that are not intended to bend.
Storage - Store accessories in dry, cool area.
6.Carbon Brush Maintenance. The carbon brushes may require maintenance when the motor perfor- mance of the tool decreases or stops working completely. To maintain the brushes:
a.Remove the Screws (40) and Brush Caps (41 and 45) from the sides of the motor housing.
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