Operating instructions

Maintenance

Checking & Replacing the Motor Brushes

After a period of time the scroll saw’s motor brushes

are due to wear and may need replacing, please

follow the instruction below for checking and

replacing the brushes.

There are two motor brush ports one on either side

of the machine, using a small ﬂat head screwdriver

remove one of the motor’s brush access plugs and

place safely aside, see ﬁg 35-36.

NOTE: Be careful when removing the plug, the motor

brush is sprung loaded.

NOTE: Take careful note of the orientation of the

brushes when you remove them, remember that

they have bedded themselves to the proﬁle of the

commutator in that position. If you ﬁt them reversed

they may not be in exactly the same position, which

can cause excessive sparking and heat until they

have re-bedded themselves.

Carefully remove the motor brush, see ﬁg 37. Check

the brush for signs of wear If it’s O.K. re-ﬁt. If the brush

is badly worn, replace with a new one.

Repeat the process for the other motor brush.

WARNING! DISCONNECT THE

SCROLL SAW FROM THE MAINS

BEFORE CONTINUING.

Fig 35-36

Fig 37

The motor is permanently lubricated. Do not try to

oil the motor bearings or service any internal parts

of the motor. If the power cord is worn, frayed, cut or

damaged, contact Axminster Tools & Machinery. Do

not try to patch it up with electrical tape, this could

lead to more trouble.

Cleaning

Remove the scroll saws side panel and base plate

and blow out the dust that may accumulate inside

the motor housing, see ﬁgs 38-39-40-41

Flat head screwdriver

Motor brush plug

Remove the plug

Remove the motor brush

General Maintenance

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Fig 38

Side panel

Screw