Blade Changes
To change the blade:
1.Unplug the machine from the power source!
2.Remove the front cover.
3.Remove the screw that is located in the table blade slot.
4.Loosen the tension on the blade.
5.Wearing leather gloves, slowly spin the blade while pulling it off of the wheels.
6.Carefully slide the blade through the blade slot in the table.
7.Store the blade in a safe place.
8.Reverse the above steps when installing a blade.
Motor Brushes
Periodically, the motor brushes need to be inspected for wear and damage (Figure 39).
Use a flat head screwdriver to remove the motor brush covers. Remove the brushes and inspect them. Brushes that are in usable condition will have no cracks or
Replace the brushes if they are damaged or if they are coated with thick black carbon deposits.
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Figure 39. Motor brush inspection.
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