MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

This tool should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury.

BRUSH REPLACEMENT

See Figure 13.

The drill has externally accessible brush assemblies that should be periodically checked for wear.

Follow these steps to replace the brushes:

Unplug the drill.

Remove the brush cap with a flat blade screwdriver. The

brush assembly is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove the brush cap.

Remove the brush assembly (brush and spring).

Fig. 13

 

Check for wear. If worn, always replace in pairs.

Do not replace one side without replacing the other.

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RIDGID R7121 manual Brush Replacement