Chicago Electric Flexible Shaft Grinder/Carver 40432 - Manual (Page 10)

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MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICING
Procedures not specifically
explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified
technician.
TO pREVENT
SERIOuS INjuRY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OpERATION:
Turn the power Switch of the tool
off and unplug the tool from its
electrical outlet before
performing any inspection,
maintenance, or cleaning
procedures.
TO pREVENT SERIOuS INjuRY
FROM TOOL FAILuRE:
Do not use damaged equipment.
If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem
corrected before further use.
BEFORE EACH uSE, 1. inspect the
general condition of the tool. Check for
loose hardware, misalignment or binding
of moving parts, cracked or broken parts,
damaged electrical wiring, and any
other condition that may affect its safe
operation.
AFTER uSE,
2. wipe external surfaces of
the tool with clean cloth.
3. WARNING! If the supply cord of
this power tool is damaged, it must be
replaced only by a qualified service
technician.
Replacement of Carbon Brushes
Replace the Carbon Brushes in pairs. 1.
Normal Carbon Brush life is from 500 to
2000 hours, depending on use.
Using a small screwdriver, remove 2.
the Carbon Brushes (8). When you
remove the Carbon Brush screws, the
Brush may spring out. Do not lose the
Brush. If the brush does not spring out,
gently remove it using the tip of your
screwdriver. Examine the Brush surface.
The surface should be smooth and
clean. If scratch marks appear, or
if the brush is broken, replace the
brush immediately with an approved
replacement brush from Harbor Freight
tools.
If the brush appears fine and only dirty,
3.
you may clean it off with a pencil eraser.
Gently rub with the eraser until the dirt
has been removed. Remove any eraser
dust which may have occurred during
cleaning.
Re-insert the Brushes. There is a spring
4.
and plug attached to each brush.