Grizzly 4" - Manual (Page 17)

t10493, t10494 & t10495 (Mfg since 10/11) -15 -
changing motor
brushes
2. With the #2 flat head screwdriver,
release the tension on the flat coil
spring that holds the carbon brush in
place, as shown in
figure 17.
these grinders use carbon brushes that
wear out over time and need replacing.
tools needed Qty
phillips head screwdriver #2 ................... 1
Flat head screwdriver #2 ......................... 1
to inspect/change the carbon
brushes:
1. remove the brush covers, as shown in
figures 15–16.
figure 17. release spring tension.
3. remove the carbon brushes from the
brush holder assemblies.
4. inspect the brushes.
— if the brushes are longer than 1 ⁄
4
",
they are still an acceptable length
and can still be used—unless the
motor is having troubles. proceed to
step 6.
— if the brushes are shorter than 1 ⁄
4
",
install new carbon brushes in the
brush holder assemblies, then pro-
ceed to
step 5.
5. replace the brush cover(s) and test run
the grinder (see page 9).
figure 15. t10493 brush cover.
figure 16. removing the t10494 and
t10495 brush covers.
Note: Models T10494 and T10495
have a brush cover on each side of
the grinder.