MAINTENANCE
BRUSH REPLACEMENT
See Figures 14 - 15.
nUnplug the trimmer.
nRemove screws from the top cover of the trimmer.
nRemove the top cover.
nRemove the clamp screws.
nRemove the brush tube clamps.
nDisconnect the red and black lead terminals from the brush tubes.
SCREWS
TOP
COVER
CLAMP |
|
SCREWS | BRUSH |
| |
| ASSEMBLY |
BRUSH TUBE | RED |
CLAMPS | LEAD |
BLACK |
|
LEAD |
|
BRUSH |
|
ASSEMBLY | Fig. 14 |
nRemove the brush assemblies.
nCheck for wear. Replace both brush assemblies when either has less than 1/4 in. length of carbon remaining. Do not replace one side without replacing the other.
nMake sure the wire terminals are secured to the brush tubes prior to reassembly.
nReassemble using new brush assemblies. Make sure the curvature of the brush matches the curvature of the motor and that the brush moves freely in the brush tube.
nReplace the brush assemblies.
nReconnect the red and black lead terminals to the brush tubes.
nEnsure that the wires are placed securely in the lead traps to prevent loose wires.
nReplace the brush tube clamps and clamp screws.
nReplace the top cover.
nReplace the screws on the top cover of the trimmer.
nTighten all screws securely. Do not overtighten.
LEADTRAP LEADTRAP
| BLACK |
RED | LEAD |
LEAD |
|
LEAD
TERMINAL
BRUSH
TUBE
BRUSH
Fig. 15
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