Chicago Electric 4 DRY TILE SAW 38941 - Manual (Page 8)

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MAINTENANCE
1. Always keep the Saw clean. The ventilation passage should be kept clean and free from
obstructions.
2. Replacing Carbon Brushes:
a. Replace the Carbon Brushes when they wear down to about 3/16” or sparking will oc-
cur. Always change both brushes (43) (upper and lower) at the same time.
b. Using a flat tip screwdriver, unscrew (counter-clockwise) the Brush Caps (Black plastic
plug) (44) on the Enclosure (36). Remove them from the Brush Holders (42).
c. Replace the Carbon Brushes with identical replacement parts from Harbor Freight Tools.
Insert the Brushes into the Brush Holder, and insert back into the Enclosure. Screw
back in the Brush Cap and tighten.
OPERATION
Installing and Removing the Cutting Blade
1. Your Tile Saw comes with an arbor wrench and a T-Handle socket wrench for use when
installing or removing a Blade. When installing or removing a blade, always make sure
the tool is OFF and unplugged.
2. A Diamond Cutting Blade is not included with the Tile Saw and must be purchased
separately.
3. Turn the Tile Saw so that you are looking at the Blade wheel. Place the arbor wrench
(58) on the Outside Flange (2) to hold the flange in place while using the socket wrench
(59) to loosen the Hex Bolt. Remove the Blade by sliding it up and off of the Spindle (8).
When mounting the blade, observe the rotation direction arrows, and slide the blade onto
the Spindle making sure that it fits snugly. Refer to the Blade manufacturer’s guidelines
for specifications, proper use and warnings. With blade in place, hold Outside Flange in
place while tightening the Hex Bolt.
Using the Saw
1. Grip the Handle (30) with your index finger on the trigger switch and depress the trigger
switch to start the saw.
2. Apply firm and steady pressure to the Saw during use. DO NOT FORCE SAW.
Note: The Saw has a HOLD BUTTON to maintain constant speed and reduce fatigue. To lock
this button into the ON position, depress the Trigger Switch then press the Hold Button and
release pressure on the Trigger Switch. To RELEASE the HOLD BUTTON, lightly depress
the Trigger Switch.
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