Installation Instructions

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MAINTENANCE
REPLACING CARBON BRUSHES
(FIG. 41-42)
The factory installed carbon brushes in the
motor assembly. Inspect them regularly.
Keep brushes clean and sliding freely in
their guides. Always replace a used brush in
the same orientation in the holder as it was
prior to its removal.
1. First unplug the saw before inspecting or
replacing brushes.
2. Replace both carbon brushes when
either has less than 1/4” (6 mm) of carbon
remaining, or if the spring or wire is
damaged or burned.
FIG. 40
FIG. 41
3. Using a slotted screwdriver, remove
the black plastic cap on each side of
the motor housing (Fig. 41), and carefully
withdraw the spring-loaded brush
assemblies. Keep brushes clean and
sliding freely in their guide channels.
NOTICE: To reinstall the same brushes,
make sure the brushes go back in the
same way they came out. This will avoid a
break-in period.
4. Insert new brush assemblies into guide
channels, with the carbon part going in
rst, being certain to t the two metal
“ears” into their slots in the channel.
5. Remember to replace both end caps
after inspecting or servicing brushes.
Tighten the caps snugly, but do not
over-tighten.
6. The saw should be allowed to “RUN IN”
(run at no-load without a blade) for 5
minutes before use to seat the new
brushes properly.
Plastic Cap
Carbon Brush
Ears
Brush Opening
Plastic Cap