• | Remove brush cap with a flat blade screwdriver. | \ | |
• | Remove brush assembly. Gently pry the brush | ||
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| a nail or paper clip, etc. |
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• | Reassemble using new brush assembly. Make |
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| Use the blunt end of something thin (eraser end |
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• | Make sure brush cap is oriented | correctly |
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• | Tighten brush cap using a hand powered screw- |
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Fig. 21
_i, WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch OFF and remove plug from power outlet before adjusting or aligning your scroll saw.
PROBLEM | CAUSE |
Motor will not run. | 1. Problem with |
| power cord, or outlet. |
SOLUTION
1.Have worn parts replaced before using Scroll Saw again. Have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electri- cian.
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Blades breaking. |
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some vibration when the saw | 2. | Mounting | surface. |
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is running). |
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Blade runout (blade | not | 1, | Blade | holders out | of line. | 1. | Realign | blade. |
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properly | aligned | with | arm |
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