Hitachi SP18VA Maintenance and Inspection, Inspecting the screws, Cleaning lock pin section

Models: SP18VA

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MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

WARNING: Be sure to switch power OFF and disconnect the plug from the receptacle during maintenance and inspection.

1.Inspecting the screws

Regularly inspect all screws and ensure that they are properly tightened. Should any of the screws be loosened, retighten them immediately.

WARNING: Using this electronic sander polisher with loosened screws is extremely dangerous.

Wear limit

2. Inspecting the carbon brushes (Fig. 8)

The motor employs carbon brushes which are

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consumable parts. Replace the carbon brush with a

 

new one when it becomes worn to its wear limit.

No. of carbon

Always keep carbon brushes clean and ensure that

 

they slide freely within the brush holders.

 

 

Fig. 8

CAUTION:

 

Using this electronic sander polisher with a carbon brush which is worn in excess of the wear limit will damage the motor.

NOTE: Use HITACHI carbon brush No. indicated in Fig. 8.

Replacing carbon brushes:

Remove the brush caps (Fig. 1) with a slotted screwdriver. The carbon brushes can then be easily removed.

3.Cleaning lock pin section

If the lock pin section becomes dirty, clean it at once.

4.Service and repairs

All quality power tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts because of wear from normal use. To assure that only authorized replacement parts will be used, all service and repairs must be performed by a HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, ONLY.

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Hitachi SP18VA Maintenance and Inspection, Inspecting the screws, Inspecting the carbon brushes Fig, Service and repairs