Craftsman 320.17541 operating instructions Replacement of Carbon Brushes Fig, Lubrication

REPLACEMENT OF CARBON BRUSHES (Fig. 20)

Replacement brush sets are available through Sears Parts and Repair Centers°

!o Unplug the router motor before inspecting or replacing brushes.

2.Replace both carbon brushes when either has less than !/4-in. length of carbon remaining, or if the spring or wire is damaged or burned.

3.Using a slotted screwdriver, remove the black plastic cap on each side of the router motor (Fig° 20) and carefully withdraw the spring-loaded brush assemblies° Keep brushes clean and sliding freely in their guide channels.

tOTE:To reinstall the same brushes, make sure the brushes go back in the

same way they came out.This will avoid break-in period.

4, Insert new brush assemblies into guide channels, with the carbon part going in first, being certain to fit the two metal "ears" into their slots in the channel (Fig. 20).

5 Remember to replace both end caps after inspecting or servicing brushes. Tighten the caps snugly, but do not over-tighten, The router should be allowed to "RUN IN" (run at no load without a cutter bit) for 5 minutes before use, to seat the new brushes properly°

Fig. 20

Cap

Ears

I ZmotorWARNING:from the powerFor yoursourcesafety,beforeALWAYSperformingturn offanyswitchmaintenanceandunplugorcleaning,router

LUBRICATION

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

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