English

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

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

1.Inspecting the mounting screws

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

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

2. Confirm that there is no damage in the cord and the housing, etc.

Furthermore, confirm that there is no abnormality in

No. of carbon

the activation of the switch.

Wear limit brush

3.Inspecting the carbon brushes (Fig. 4)

The motor employs carbon brushes which are consumable parts. Replace the carbon brush with a new one when it becomes worn to its wear limit. Always keep carbon brushes clean and ensure that they slide freely within the brush holders.

43

0.67” (17 mm)

0.24” (6 mm)

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

Fig. 4

NOTE: Use HITACHI carbon brush No. 43 indicated in Fig. 4.

Replacing carbon brushes:

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

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.

13

Page 13
Image 13
Hitachi SP 18SA Maintenance and Inspection, Inspecting the mounting screws, Inspecting the carbon brushes Fig