Harbor Freight Tools 68341 manual Cleaning, Maintenance Lubrication, Maintenance and Servicing

Maintenance and Servicing

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician.

		To prevent serious	To prevent serious injury
		injury from	from tool failure:
		accidental operation:	Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal
Turn the Power Switch off and unplug the			noise or vibration occurs, have the
Router before performing any inspection,			problem corrected before further use.
maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
Cleaning, Maintenance,			4.	WARNING! If the supply cord of this power
and Lubrication				tool is damaged, it must be replaced only by a
				qualified service technician.
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition			Replacing Carbon Brushes
of the tool. Check for loose hardware, misalignment
or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken				Remove and check the Carbon Brushes regularly.
parts, damaged electrical wiring, and any other
				Replace when they wear down to the limit mark on
condition that may affect its safe operation.
				the carbon. Replace both	Brush
2. After Use, wipe external surfaces				brushes at the same time.	Cap
				To replace: Remove the Brush	(15)
of the tool with clean cloth.
				Caps and old brushes, then
3. Regularly clean all ventilation openings by				insert the new brushes and	Carbon
periodically brushing with a soft brush and/				secure the caps in place.
					Brush
or blowing clear with compressed air.				Limit mark	(18)
Troubleshooting
Problem		Possible Causes		Likely Solutions
Tool will not start.	1.	Cord not connected.	1. Check that cord is plugged in.

	2.	No power at outlet.	2.	Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered, turn off tool
				and check circuit breaker. If breaker is tripped, make sure
				circuit is right capacity for tool and circuit has no other loads.
	3.	Tool’s thermal reset breaker	3.	Turn off tool and allow to cool. Press reset button on tool.
		tripped (if equipped).
	4.	Internal damage or wear. (Carbon	4.	Have technician service tool.
		brushes or switch, for example.)
Tool operates slowly.	Extension cord too long or		Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension cord is
	wire size too small.		needed, use shorter/heavier gauge cord. See Extension
			Cords in Grounding section on page 5.
Performance	1.	Accessory dull or damaged.	1.	Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as needed.
decreases over time.	2.	Carbon brushes worn or damaged.	2.	Have qualified technician replace brushes.
Excessive noise	Internal damage or wear. (Carbon		Have technician service tool.
or rattling.	brushes or bearings, for example.)
Overheating.	1.	Forcing tool to work too fast.	1.	Allow tool to work at its own rate.
	2.	Accessory misaligned.	2.	Check and correct accessory to fence and/or table alignment.
	3.	Accessory dull or damaged.	3.	Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as needed.
	4.	Blocked motor housing vents.	4.	Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
				NIOSH‑approved dust mask/respirator while blowing
				dust out of motor using compressed air.
	5.	Motor being strained by long or	5.	Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension cord is needed,
		small diameter extension cord.		use one with the proper diameter for its length and load. See
				Extension Cords in Grounding section on page 5.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.

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